Despite a decision to streamline activities, the recent Niamey meeting had all the trappings of a regular summit.
Politics and Society
Politics and Society Why Buhari’s long-awaited cabinet leaves a lot to be desired
Nigerians had hoped for a technocratic cabinet but the country’s new ministers have not offered a break from previous political appointments.
Politics and Society The Motlanthe Commission’s anniversary of shame
The results of the inquiry into the 1 August 2018 shootings reveal Zimbabwe’s lack of reform.
Politics and Society South Africa: Sex workers speak of rape, corruption and harassment by police
Human Rights Watch calls for decriminalisation. Many of the sex workers described cases of rape, corruption and harassment by police officers.
Politics and Society Ghana hopes ‘Year of Return’ will boost tourism. But caution is needed
Ghana is banking on a much needed boost to its tourism sector from its call to Africans in the diaspora.
Politics and Society Does Mauritius have an identity crisis?
Turning towards Africa has yielded positive results, but does Mauritius really want to be part of the continent?
Politics and Society Bobi Wine charged with “annoying” Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni
It is an offence to now “annoy” President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. This was one of the charges filed against Ugandan Member of Parliament, and “Ghetto President”, Robert Kyagulanyi widely known as Bobi Wine.
Politics and Society Has Nigeria found itself back to 1983 under President Buhari?
A reread of an article published in September 1985 by West Africa, a weekly magazine shows that Nigeria is facing the same economic, and political challenges it faced three decades ago when President Buhari was Head of State.
Politics and Society Sudan needs women at its negotiating table
Having played a leading role in Bashir’s ousting, women can improve prospects for mediation and long-term peace.