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Africa must separate the wheat from Russia’s geopolitical chaff
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Politics and Society Africa must separate the wheat from Russia’s geopolitical chaff

By Peter Fabricius on June 10, 2022June 10, 2022

Putin assured the AU that Russia would ease grain shortages, but the arrangement is far from straightforward.

Scholz undertakes an early mission to Africa
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Politics and Society Scholz undertakes an early mission to Africa

By Peter Fabricius on June 6, 2022June 6, 2022

Was German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s trip more about Africa or Ukraine?

US debates bill to counter ‘malign’ Russian activities in Africa
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Politics and Society US debates bill to counter ‘malign’ Russian activities in Africa

By Peter Fabricius on May 25, 2022May 25, 2022

A new law to punish states that back certain Russian actions could have major implications for African countries.

A few hitches for Hichilema
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Politics and Society A few hitches for Hichilema

By Peter Fabricius on February 16, 2022February 16, 2022

The honeymoon for Zambia’s president is almost over, and his handling of tough economic challenges will be the test.

African coups are making a comeback
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Politics and Society African coups are making a comeback

By Peter Fabricius on October 18, 2021October 18, 2021

The AU should do more to pre-empt coups by sanctioning bad governance and attempts by presidents to extend their terms.

Turning a blind eye to eSwatini
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Politics and Society Turning a blind eye to eSwatini

By Peter Fabricius on July 6, 2021July 6, 2021

The Southern African Development Community should intervene to forestall violence spiralling out of control.

Africa can’t stay out of the space race
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Politics and Society Africa can’t stay out of the space race

By Peter Fabricius on May 13, 2021May 13, 2021

Can Africa avoid getting sucked into the 21st-century contest, or should it also reach for the stars?

Donald Trump leaves Joe Biden a booby trap
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Politics and Society Donald Trump leaves Joe Biden a booby trap

By Peter Fabricius on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

Trump’s last-minute decision to recognise Morocco’s claim to Western Sahara presents the new US president with a dilemma.

Is Bobi Wine singing Museveni’s swansong?
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Politics and Society Is Bobi Wine singing Museveni’s swansong?

By Peter Fabricius on December 14, 2020December 14, 2020

Uganda’s president is growing desperate as a young singer jeopardises his long grip on power.

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