When 56 countries come together, what is the focus? Here are highlights from the 2022 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
Governance
Politics and Society Ghana’s Fourth Republic has been the best the country’s had. But it could be better
Ghana’s civil society has contributed to taming the power of a strong state.
Politics and Society Money is breaking democracy in Nigeria
Nigeria’s 23rd year of unbroken democratic rule will be celebrated on 12 June 2022.
Politics and Society Controlled or free internet? Time for Africa to speak out
As internet shutdowns wound economies and damage democracies, Africa needs a position on how cyberspace is governed.
Politics and Society Tracking the gender equation in Kenya’s August elections
Globally, only 25 percent of all national parliamentarians are women, and only 4 countries have 50 percent or more women in parliament. In Kenya, the statistics are no better.
Politics and Society Political debates in Kenya: are they useful or empty media spectacles?
In principle, political debates should showcase an aspiring leader’s vision. It’s a lofty goal given their current format in Kenya.
Politics and Society Museveni’s first son Muhoozi: clear signals of a succession plan in Uganda
The plan to replace Museveni with his son has dramatically shifted from rumour to reality in recent months.
Politics and Society Slim chance that Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections will be competitive
There are new contenders, but the political playing field is as unbalanced as under Robert Mugabe.
Politics and Society Is Martha Karua a civil society project?
The people who have celebrated most about Martha Karua’s running mate selection are the civil society/NGO buffs and the professional women caucuses. Now repackaged as the panacea to the country’s democracy and governance ills, will Karua sway the critics and fence sitters to vote Azimio in Kenya’s upcoming election.