He’s a brooding, taciturn figure, who has dominated Eritrean politics since the 1970s, and there are few signs of an effective challenge to his rule.
Politics and Society
Politics and Society Restrictions in trade to contain COVID-19 have been devastating for Africa’s urban poor
Restricting trade to control the pandemic damages livelihoods, especially those of the urban poor. The control of future pandemics must strike a balance between health and economic activity.
Politics and Society South Africa: Musina residents demand jobs held by immigrants
“Put Musina residents first! Put South Africa[ns] first!” was the chant taken up by about 70 protesters who recently marched demanding that 85% of all local jobs go to South African residents in Musina.
Politics and Society Tanzania elections set to widen Africa’s democratic deficit
The electoral commission and the state apparatus have prevented a level playing field ahead of the polls.
Politics and Society COVID-19: how lockdowns affected health access in African and Asian slums
Slums are a challenge for controlling the pandemic. Strengthening their fragile healthcare provision would help mitigate the effects of COVID-19 and future pandemics.
Politics and Society Trade experts call for swift implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area
African trade experts have called for the swift implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to lift Africa out of an economic downturn caused by COVID-19.
Politics and Society #EndSARS: Nigerian youths are reopening the files of violence in the country
The Nigerian government believes in the use of violence more than it upholds human rights. The #EndSARS protestors who are mainly the youth are clamouring for a stop to police brutality which is still ongoing.
Politics and Society Nigeria’s VP Yemi Oluleke Osinbajo, a man with a tarnished image and legacy
Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo who started his tenure with the support of Nigerian youths is finding himself on the wrong side of history as the #EndSARS protests continue.
Politics and Society South Africa: Covid grant extension is a lifeline for asylum seekers
Asylum seekers and citizens from Lesotho, Angola and Zimbabwe with special permits were excluded from Covid-19 assistance until a court ordered in June that they also get the Covid-19 relief grant.