The High Court's ruling goes against the trend of greater liberalisation in a number of African countries.
Binyavanga Wainana was a brilliant writer and sharp thinker, creative and unruly.
The presidents' wives hold a lot of sway within the political power structure.
It's an achievement in itself that Malawi is holding its sixth multi-party national elections since its transition from dictatorship under former President Kamuzu Banda.
Many factors have been suggested to explain the dominance of Kenyan middle and long distance runners, and many have been disproved.
