The top-down traditional meeting between Eswatini’s king and his subjects cannot be the format for serious political dialogue.
Russia’s invasion of its West-leaning neighbour revives Cold War faultlines and shows its influence across the continent.
Poor electoral outcomes would hurt democratic transitions in a region suffering a spate of coups.
Visionary leadership and strong institutions are Africa’s surest route to achieving economic growth and sustainable development.
Can leaders balance Africa’s potential as a global green giant with its significant dependency on fossil fuels?