The region’s securocrats are no doubt unsettled by Hichilema’s decisive action to replace the country’s entire security leadership.
Guineans have experienced military rule before, and they know that the consequences can be dangerous.
A good image abroad affords many advantages to authoritarian leaders.
Deeply concerned by the conflict and deteriorating human security situation in Ethiopia, a number of African intellectuals have called for dialogue and mediation.
The election result was less about Hichilema’s popularity and more an expression of frustration with Lungu’s economic management.
