The European Union parliament has passed a resolution that calls on Uganda and Tanzania to halt their oil and gas projects, stating that the immense risk to the surrounding communities and further contribution to worsening climate change is not worth it. While their sentiments are true and well documented, the state of their own failures in tackling climate change or curbing fossil fuel emissions brings their interference into question.
Governance
African identities South Africa has a new traditional courts bill. But it doesn’t protect indigenous practices
South African legislators are steadily moulding indigenous laws into the image of western laws.
Politics and Society UK-Africa ties: future looks gloomy under Liz Truss as political myopia reigns
Since the Brexit referendum in 2016, Africa has slipped from its precarious but tangible place in UK political discourse.
Politics and Society Why new British PM Liz Truss needs to pay more attention to Africa
It’s in Britain’s interests to help the African continent reach its potential.
Politics and Society Raila Odinga should be thanked – his election losses helped deepen Kenya’s democracy
Odinga’s legal petitions have entrenched the rule of law and and deepened democracy in Kenya.
Politics and Society UNITA shakes the foundations of MPLA rule in Angola
The opposition made huge gains in last week’s elections, but now it faces tough choices.
Politics and Society Uhuru Kenyatta’s deafening silence on Ruto win telling
Uhuru Kenyatta has hardly spoken since Kenyans went to the polls, not even a formal congratulations to his erstwhile deputy, William Ruto. He must still be reeling from shock after Raila Odinga – who he was backing as his successor lost. For Kenyatta, the rejection of Raila by the GEMA nation is particularly embarrassing and leaves a bad taste.
Politics and Society Ruto wins – at least for now
Despite disruptions when the results were announced, Kenya’s polls seemed credible, and the courts will be the final arbiters.
Politics and Society What William Ruto’s presidency would mean for Kenya’s economy
Academics provide their insights into the state of the country’s economy, Ruto’s economic promises and what to expect.