Ducking the crossfire doesn’t mean staying neutral – Africa should take independent, principled positions that support the UN Charter.
Peter Fabricius
Politics and Society SADR grows theoretically stronger but diplomatically weaker
The African Court has strongly upheld the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic’s case – but diplomatic support is dwindling.
Politics and Society Russia’s war in Ukraine revives calls for Security Council expansion
The council was conceived in warfare – could that also bring reform, including adding a seat for Africa?
Politics and Society Can Africa outdo its election riggers?
Coups attract attention and action, but the manipulation of polls is the real threat to electoral democracy.
Politics and Society UNITA shakes the foundations of MPLA rule in Angola
The opposition made huge gains in last week’s elections, but now it faces tough choices.
Politics and Society Ruto wins – at least for now
Despite disruptions when the results were announced, Kenya’s polls seemed credible, and the courts will be the final arbiters.
Politics and Society Lavrov’s African safari was not routine
With Russia’s foreign minister and France’s president in Africa this week, propaganda around the Ukraine war is intensifying.
Politics and Society Zambia on the brink of historic debt relief deal
The deal that Zambia strikes with its many international creditors could set a precedent for Africa.
Politics and Society South Africa’s ANC marches to a different drum than Africa
The ruling party still sees the world as a battleground between neo-liberalism and revolutionary progressivism.