The time for fundamental political reforms in Sudan is now with the end of al-Bashir’s rule.
- Associate Professor of International Studies, University of Nottingham
The gaps in African government are twofold: governance and education. It is important to focus on both areas to bring about overall improvements.
Weary Kenyans are entitled to wonder if the latest referendum push will be any different from the past two.
In many ways US-Kenya relations is in uncharted territory.
Questions are being raised about the Kenyatta and Odinga relationship.
US President Donald Trump will have an opportunity to showcase his “deep respect” for Africa when his Nigerian counterpart visits.
The Chinese Communist Party’s decision to remove presidential term limits could be a signal to African despots.
Gabon’s Ali Bongo Ondimba has watched over constitutional changes that have given him far reaching powers.
A peaceful transition in the Gambia, taken together with hints of change in Angola and Zimbabwe, will portend hope that Africa’s democratic renewal is still alive.
Why is Africa so saddled with ageing presidents who ought to be enjoying their retirement in peace when the continent desperately needs young, agile and innovative leaders equal to its challenges?
Rwanda and Burundi, once the conjoined twins of East Africa, marked over five decades of going separate ways since independence. Today, the difference in their fortunes couldn’t be more stark.
The attempt to arrest al-Bashir is the first time a court in an ICC member state has come to answering the question whether a sitting head of state can be detained and handed over to the ICC.
Why does Burundi’s Nkurunziza, like many African leaders before him, find it difficult to leave office? The events of the Arab spring should have served as a wake-up call.
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