Swift positions taken by the AU could be stymied by ongoing conflicts, funding shortfalls and border closures.
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Politics and Society COVID-19 could stall Africa’s integration agenda
Now more than ever, leaders should remember the benefits of freedom of movement and regional integration.
Politics and Society Court ruling pulls the rug from under Zimbabwe’s opposition
The electorate now has no viable political alternative that can be trusted with constitutionalism and rule of law.
Politics and Society Will Omar al-Bashir and the ICC meet at last?
Despite many hurdles, the former Sudanese president seems a step closer to facing trial at the International Criminal Court.
Politics and Society Politicians continue to bicker while Zimbabweans are starving
Drought doesn’t necessarily translate to food insecurity – poor governance and failing infrastructure do.
Politics and Society Algeria to Hong Kong: protests, crackdowns and concessions
Citizens are using unorthodox ways to ensure their voices are being heard.
Politics and Society Magufuli is driving Tanzania further from human rights
The president is denying his people recourse to the African Court at a time they need it most.
Politics and Society Zimbabwe’s currency crisis is far from being resolved
Could joining the Common Monetary Area rand zone be the most promising option?
Politics and Society Inclusion politics a placebo for Kenya’s democracy
Politics of compromise have always served politicians and never resolved Kenya’s real governance issues.