Mkapa’s presidency is particularly significant since it represents the first phase of Tanzanian multi-party democracy.
Politics and Society Tanzania’s former foreign minister prepares to take on Magufuli
But even with Bernard Membe as its candidate, the Tanzanian opposition would face an uphill task.
Politics and Society Andrew Mlangeni 1925-2020: South Africa loses the last of the Rivonia triallists
Although a commited veteran of the ANC, Mlangeni was no party apparatchik. He was outspoken against endemic corruption in government.
Politics and Society Eternal mothers, whores or witches: being a woman in politics in Zimbabwe
Sexist slandering has been used not just to describe Grace Mugabe, but to denigrate any women who aspire to political positions.
Arts and Culture The Peace Exhibit: African artists fighting depression during Covid-19
The uncertainty generated by COVID-19 has continued to increase the levels of depression, stress and anxiety of young people and the disease is having a direct impact on the mental well-being of many. Nigerian photographer Obegwu Chudy decided to ignite conversations using an exhibition in a bid to highlight the mental health challenges.
Politics and Society What Ghana’s first woman vice presidential candidate of a major party offers
The value of women to political tickets in Ghana is being recognised as more women are contesting elections at various levels.
Politics and Society Mandela was a flawed icon. But without him South Africa would be a sadder place
Mandela left at the right time in 1999, when the country still seemed in a healthy state, after which he consolidated his international reputation.
Politics and Society Zimbabwe to change its constitution under cover of COVID-19
Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration is streamrolling constitutional amendments while Zimbabweans are in lockdown.
Politics and Society Violence in Ethiopia underscores unresolved ethnic tensions
The violence points to the need for Abiy to address the tensions around Oromia. Failure to do so will mean that ethnic tensions and violence in Ethiopia will continue