In surpassing opposition stalwart Kizza Besigye, Robert Kyagulanyi has done what many Ugandans thought impossible. But can he topple Museveni?
Politics and Society New report ranks how friendly – or not – African governments are towards girls
Social norms, practices and attitudes in African societies hinder the lives, survival and development of girls.
African identities #NairobiNiMimi Series: Mourine Obare
“My dreams have always kept me going. I would have been dead a long time ago if it wasn’t for them.” At 32, Mourine has already accomplished a lot. She’s written three books, acted on stage and for TV, and is mother to a 11-year-old girl. Her mission is to spur honest conversations with young girls about love and sex so that they can have the tools to make good choices in life and be truly free.
Uncategorized Young Kenyans have their say about politics, corruption and their sense of belonging
Our findings suggest that it is time to take Kenyan youth seriously as politically important actors.
Sport, Arts and Culture The perils of mixing music and politics in Nigeria
When pop star D’banj signed up to help get Goodluck Jonathan elected president, fans turned on him. But a hit song turned things around.
Politics and Society As AU chair, South Africa’s leadership fell short in key areas
Cyril Ramaphosa handled COVID-19 well, but more could have been done on governance, security and violent extremism.
Politics and Society High death rate in African Covid-19 intensive care units
Hospitals across the continent have few resources. A new study shows the consequences.
Politics and Society What lies behind the war in Tigray?
The Ethiopian premier is manipulating ethnic rivalries to shift the agenda from democratic reform to authoritarianism.
Politics and Society Residual anger driven by the politics of power has boiled over into conflict in Ethiopia
The tensions that had been simmering between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front and the Abiy administration eventually boiled over.