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DRC elections: The field, the rules and the potential game-changers
Congo’s sloppy game to elections – The sequel. As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) prepares for elections on 23 December, there are still ... -
It rains, it pours, it floods: Nigeria’s growing seasonal problem
A combination of heavier rains and man-made problems has contributed to devastating floods. Is the government doing enough? Over the last few years in ... -
DRC elections: Kabila’s perfectly imperfect choice of successor
The selection of Emmanuel Shadary to be the regime’s presidential candidate has surprised many. None more so than Shadary himself. On 27 October, presidential ... -
Why sanctions on Eritrea are being lifted and what it means
There are three key reasons the UN is removing sanctions on Eritrea. The United Nations Security Council is about to lift an arms embargo ... -
I ran for president in Cameroon. Here’s what I learnt.
Cameroon’s electoral system is deeply lopsided. Citizens will only stand for that so long. On 6 November, Paul Biya was inaugurated for the seventh ... -
Hey America, it’s time to end Zimbabwe’s economic punishment
US sanctions are undermining Zimbabwe’s access credit and investment. They’re supposedly about rule of law, but there’s likely an ulterior motive. Almost a year since ... -
A woman online, in Tanzania
Tanzanian twitter has lost its chill. It’s become a scary place for women and dissenters. But we’re not yet ready to give it up. ... -
The Biafra separatist leader is back from the dead. Will it matter?
Many presumed him dead, but Kanu is now back and calling for voters in the South East to boycott Nigeria’s elections. Will they listen? ... -
Nigeria 2019: The issues and electoral maths that will decide the race
What concerns will sway voters? Which regions will decide Nigeria’s next president? Election season is in full swing in Nigeria. In the presidential contest, ... -
“The situation is unbearable”: Life under Zimbabwe’s economic crisis
Zimbabweans may be divided politically, but they are united in suffering the consequences of scarce goods and soaring inflation. Outside a Pick n Pay ...
