Vote buying subverts a key component of a functioning democracy – elections.
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Politics and Society Religion was once Ethiopia’s saviour. What it can do to pull the nation from the brink
Ethiopia’s main religions need to take an emotional distance from politics and find a neutral space so they can get moral clarity.
Politics and Society Decolonizing Africa’s economic recovery
Our continent’s economy needs to be extricated from the colonial peonage maintained by African and foreign elites. We need an economy that centers Africa’s self-determination, our people and planet’s wellbeing.
Politics and Society Some Ghanaians hate him, some love him: the mixed legacy of Jerry John Rawlings
Rawlings was a polarising figure, a person who led two coups in Ghana before twice being elected president in multiparty polls.
Politics and Society Zambia’s new president takes aim at the security sector
The region’s securocrats are no doubt unsettled by Hichilema’s decisive action to replace the country’s entire security leadership.
Africans rising 10 African climate warriors fighting for rights based, just and inclusive Climate Action
Meet the 10 brave African climate and environmental activists who are taking decisive action in their communities and mobilising citizens in rallying for inclusive and just climate action.
Politics and Society How the rollout of South Africa’s renewable energy plan is failing communities
There is significant potential for the community trusts to improve the financial position of communities. But it’s not happening.
Politics and Society Jacob Zuma: when did erstwhile South African revolutionary lose his way?
The posturing is bound to continue. But at the age of 78 Jacob Zuma’s long day in the sun is over.
Politics and Society Turning a blind eye to eSwatini
The Southern African Development Community should intervene to forestall violence spiralling out of control.