Ethiopia has gone through a series of changes that’s put the country on firm democratic footing.
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Politics and Society African Union set to unveil commemorative statue of Emperor Haile Selassie I
The debate has been raging for the past eight years: Which African leader was the greater pioneer of Pan-Africanism – Ghanaian President Kwame Nkrumah or monarch and semi-deity Emperor Haile Selassie? Finally, both have been honoured with commemorative statues at the headquarters of the African Union.
Politics and Society Fantasy that Mnangagwa would fix Zimbabwe now fully exposed
The Zimbabwean government’s brutal response to protests has dashed hopes for democracy under President Mnangagwa.
Politics and Society Africa’s most and least powerful passports
The latest Henley Passport Index, which periodically ranks passports for the level of travel access they offer, gives insight into which African passports currently provide the greatest global access and which the least.
Politics and Society Birtukan Mideksa, former opposition leader appointed Head of National Election Board
Birtukan Mideksa, a former judge and leading opposition figure has been sworn in as the head of Ethiopia’s National Election Board. Mideksa becomes the latest woman appointed to head a key public institution in the country.
Politics and Society African Union approves sanctions on non-paying members
The 11th extraordinary summit of the African Union concluded with the clear aim of making the commission more effective and performance based. These reforms depend on financial autonomy, which is why the commission is imposing sanctions on member states who fail to honour their annual financial contributions.
Politics and Society If you could trade your president for another African leader, who’s your choice?
If you had the opportunity to choose another president from an African country to govern your country, who would you choose to bring about the change you desire?
Politics and Society Sanctions are being lifted against Eritrea. Here’s why
The lifting of UN Sanctions is unlikely to end internal and external pressure for reform and greater democracy in Eritrea.
Politics and Society Stella Nyanzi: the formidable feminist foe Museveni has failed to silence
Academic Stella Nyanzi has been daring in her critique of Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni. She now faces jail for her outspokenness.