Uganda’s president is growing desperate as a young singer jeopardises his long grip on power.
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Politics and Society Namibia’s democracy enters new era as ruling Swapo continues to lose its lustre
The November 2020 local and regional elections have indeed put Namibia’s political culture at a crossroads.
Politics and Society High expectations for the next AU Commission chair
The main task will be delivering an effective new structure that tackles internal dysfunction at the commission.
Politics and Society Trump’s legacy in Africa and what to expect from Biden
The Trump administration’s policies affected Africa in detrimental ways. His administration’s “America First” foreign policy also meant disengaging from its obligations to Africa, which he infamously referred to as “shit-hole countries”.
Politics and Society Bobi Wine has already changed the Ugandan opposition. Can he change the government?
In surpassing opposition stalwart Kizza Besigye, Robert Kyagulanyi has done what many Ugandans thought impossible. But can he topple Museveni?
Uncategorized Young Kenyans have their say about politics, corruption and their sense of belonging
Our findings suggest that it is time to take Kenyan youth seriously as politically important actors.
Sport, Arts and Culture The perils of mixing music and politics in Nigeria
When pop star D’banj signed up to help get Goodluck Jonathan elected president, fans turned on him. But a hit song turned things around.
Politics and Society Biden wins – experts on what it means for race relations, US foreign policy and the Supreme Court
Scholars of race, foreign policy and the Supreme Court give their informed predictions of what to expect under a Biden administration.
Politics and Society Tanzanian poll is likely to usher in a new era of authoritarianism. Here’s why
As key opposition members lose seats in their strongholds, it is clear that Tanzania’s ruling party is set to establish a super-majority that will institute a deeper authoritarian agenda.