The legitimacy of SWAPO, the former liberation movement that has governed since 1990, has been eroded amid growing corruption and a deepening economic crisis.
Protests
Arts, Culture and Sport The incredible journey of the toyi-toyi, southern Africa’s protest dance
South Africa’s famous toyi-toyi was adopted from Zimbabwean troops, who learned it in Algeria – showing the interconnected nature of Africa’s liberation struggles.
Politics and Society Social media seized the narrative in Uganda’s election. Why this was good for democracy
Never has a political contest in Uganda’s history been so furiously played out in the media space as the 2021 national elections.
Politics and Society Nigerians got their abusive SARS police force abolished – but elation soon turned to frustration
The story of Nigeria’s #EndSARS movement shows just how durable law enforcement institutions are – and why the road to reform goes straight uphill.
Politics and Society Is Bobi Wine singing Museveni’s swansong?
Uganda’s president is growing desperate as a young singer jeopardises his long grip on power.
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?
Politics and Society As AU chair, South Africa’s leadership fell short in key areas
Cyril Ramaphosa handled COVID-19 well, but more could have been done on governance, security and violent extremism.
Politics and Society The use of Nigerian soldiers in civil unrest: what’s in place and what’s missing
There is a need for a special unit for civil-military relations as the police cannot deal effectively with protests.
Politics and Society #ShutItAllDown in Namibia – the fight against gender-based violence
The protests carried on for days and continue to simmer in a country whose social fabric has been torn by toxic masculinity and a violent colonial past.