With anti-government activism on the rise, ZANU-PF sets its sights on winning the critical youth vote in 2023.
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Politics and Society Nigeria needs to find its place in Africa
It is time to retire the ‘giant’ narrative and adopt a more collaborative approach to African affairs.
Politics and Society Mnangagwa regime continues to score own goals
Attempts to extend the chief justice’s term show a disregard for the judiciary and for fixing the country’s tattered reputation.
Politics and Society Emmanuel Macron attempts to reform Africa-France relationships
Can high-level meetings and summits build trust and change a historically complex set of relationships?
Politics and Society Can Samia Suluhu Hassan make a clean break from Magufuli?
Tanzania’s new president seems to be steering the country back towards democracy, but consolidating power won’t be easy.
Arts, Culture and Sport Inside the illegal trade in West Africa’s cultural heritage
Regional middlemen for antiquities dealers run and finance large, organised teams of looters to excavate sites.
Politics and Society DRC’s shady political alliance unravels
Tshisekedi is struggling to escape the shackles of a deal gone bad with the DRC’s former president.
Politics and Society High expectations for the next AU Commission chair
The main task will be delivering an effective new structure that tackles internal dysfunction at the commission.
Politics and Society Time to tackle violence against women in Mali
The transition period could set the tone for new norms that future governments could live by.