Was it South Africa’s political opposition, rather than the plight of Zimbabweans, that pushed Pretoria to respond?
Politics and Society
Politics and Society Lions are less likely to attack cattle with eyes painted on their backsides
Many carnivores are ambush predators. Being seen by their prey can lead to them abandoning the hunt. In a new study we describe how painting eyes on the backsides of livestock can protect them from attack.
Politics and Society Africa’s attempts to abandon practice of presidents for life suffer another setback
African countries need to make a concerted effort to establish a continental two-term policy.
Politics and Society Repression in Zimbabwe exposes South Africa’s weakness
The time is long past that Pretoria’s admonitions of bad behaviour by Zimbabwe’s leaders are backed by a credible threat of sanction and punishment.
Politics and Society Mauritius is reeling from a spreading oil spill – and people are angry with how the government has handled it
On the evening of Saturday July 25, the MV (Merchant Vessel) Wakashio grounded on coral reefs in the south-east of the Indian Ocean tropical island of Mauritius.
Politics and Society Sudan, a coup laboratory
Omar al-Bashir’s trial for seizing power in 1989 could mark a sea change in Africa’s political culture.
Politics and Society Kemi Falodun launches POBIN Project to archive people killed by Nigeria Police
Nigerian writer Kemi Falodun recently launched the Police Brutality in Nigeria Project (POBIN), an initiative to archive and keep alive the memories of Nigerian citizens who have died because of police violence.
Politics and Society Tanzania’s Benjamin William Mkapa: a life of achievements and regrets
Mkapa, who penned an autobiography, had an impressive record in building state institutions. But his reign was marked by killings and political suppression.
Politics and Society Tanzania’s Benjamin Mkapa: the peace maker, true East African and Pan-Africanist
Mkapa’s presidency is particularly significant since it represents the first phase of Tanzanian multi-party democracy.