Tensions in both countries relating to Ethiopia’s Tigray regional state are hampering progress.
Protests
Politics and Society George Bizos: heroic South African human rights lawyer with a macabre duty to represent the dead
His appearance on behalf of the families of mine workers shot by the police at the Marikana Commission of Inquiry was just one of his efforts to seek justice for the poor and marginalised.
Politics and Society Undressing for redress: the significance of Nigerian women’s naked protests
Nigerian women have successfully used their naked bodies as an instrument of power, rather than shame, to protest injustice.
Politics and Society Mali’s military takeover puts popular protests in the spotlight
Tired of bad governance and corruption, Mali’s citizens hope protests will bring political change.
Politics and Society Repression in Zimbabwe exposes South Africa’s weakness
The time is long past that Pretoria’s admonitions of bad behaviour by Zimbabwe’s leaders are backed by a credible threat of sanction and punishment.
Politics and Society Why protesters are fed up with Sudan’s tricky transition
The people are frustrated with a reform agenda that is unfolding at snail’s pace.
Politics and Society Algeria to Hong Kong: protests, crackdowns and concessions
Citizens are using unorthodox ways to ensure their voices are being heard.
Politics and Society SADC’s anti-sanctions call shows disregard for Zimbabweans’ needs
Rather than grandstanding, SADC should back a re-engagement process to negotiate a solution to sanctions.
Politics and Society Zimbabwe doctors protest over abduction of Association President Dr Peter Magombeyi
Zimbabwean doctors are staging a demonstration against the alleged abduction of their union leader, Peter Magombeyi, who was kidnapped on Saturday, just days after receiving threats. The doctors have withdrawn their services, and vowed not to return to work until their colleague is found.