Kenneth Kaunda’s legacy is complex, but he is remembered fondly for opening his country and his heart to liberation movements, living modestly and investing heavily in education.
Politics and Society
Politics and Society Zimbabwe’s notorious youth service revived ahead of election season
With anti-government activism on the rise, ZANU-PF sets its sights on winning the critical youth vote in 2023.
Politics and Society Kenneth Kaunda: the last giant of African nationalism and benign autocrat left a mixed legacy
Kaunda will be remembered as a giant of 20th century African nationalism — a leader who gave refuge to revolutionary movements, a relatively benign autocrat and an international diplomat.
Politics and Society Why southern Africa’s interior is an ideal place to generate solar energy
Southern African countries have been slow in embracing solar energy but this is changing.
Politics and Society Twitter ban will harm Nigeria as a technology investment destination
Nigeria risks losing its recent status as Africa’s most attractive tech hub following its decision to suspend Twitter’s operations.
Politics and Society It’s apartheid, say Israeli ambassadors to South Africa
“It is clearer than ever that the occupation is not temporary, and there is not the political will in the Israeli government to bring about its end.”
Politics and Society Nigeria’s Twitter ban could backfire, hurting the economy and democracy
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Twitter shutdown will be hard to enforce and could have dire consequences for Nigeria’s fragile democratic institutions and economy.
Politics and Society Nigeria needs to find its place in Africa
It is time to retire the ‘giant’ narrative and adopt a more collaborative approach to African affairs.
Politics and Society Namibian genocide: why Germany’s bid to make amends isn’t enough
German’s commitment of €1.1bn for development projects in Namibia over 30 years is too cheap a price to pay for remorse.