Amidst the political crisis in eSwatini, women fight for equality
On 12 April 1973 a new baby democracy was stillborn by the banning of political parties and the imposition of the “Tikhundla”...
Africans want consensual democracy – why is that reality so hard...
It has become common to argue that most Africans are not that committed to democracy. Commentators often suggest that Africans care more...
#BookClub: Dissidents and Democracy in Africa
Any article proposing possible ways to create durable and equitable democracies in Africa should be humble in its goals. A cursory glance...
The Impact of COVID19 on Food Security in Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all sectors of economies globally. Here in Africa, the crisis has drastically impacted food security. Supply chains, food and...
The Continent – brilliant free African journalism
The Continent is a brilliant new venture from Simon Allison and the team at Mail&Guardian. It brings together fantastic writing from African journalists across...
What next for UK-Africa relations after Brexit?