Court order against protesters outside UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
Politics and Society
Politics and Society Closing borders with its neighbours isn’t the answer. Nigeria can do better
Nigeria’s border closure is a panicked reaction which violates ECOWAS protocol.
Politics and Society Botswana’s election will go down to the wire
If the ruling party is defeated next week, will the country lose its reputation for regional stability?
Politics and Society Zimbabwean company sows the country’s first legal crop of hemp
The Zimbabwe Industrial Hemp Trust (ZIHT) has planted the country’s first authorised hemp crop at a prison in Harare in the wake of the government legalising the production of industrial hemp. Hemp can be refined into a variety of commercial items, including paper, textiles, and clothing.
Politics and Society Africa’s international crimes court is still a pipe dream
Despite adopting the Malabo Protocol five years ago, efforts by African states to establish the court have stalled.
Politics and Society Transitional Council appoints Neemat Abdullah Khair as Sudan’s first female Chief Justice
Sudan has appointed its first female Chief Justice Neemat Abdullah Kheir. Her appointment comes as the country looks to transition into a full democracy. The historic appointment is being celebrated as a progressive step towards gender equality.
Politics and Society Reflection on African leadership as we remember Burkinabé revolutionary, Thomas Sankara
As we remember the Burkinabe leader Thomas Sankara who was assassinated in 1987, we reflect on governance on the continent. We look at some exemplary African leaders, while appealing to others in power to draw inspiration from Sankara’s selfless leadership.
Politics and Society Has Paul Kagame flown too high?
Growing scepticism of Rwanda’s development achievements could erode the president’s international reputation.
Politics and Society Abiy Ahmed has won the Nobel Peace Prize: but big challenges still await Ethiopia
Abiy Ahmed was awarded the prize for efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in particular his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea.