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Slamming the door on democracy in the DRC
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 18th February 2019 Martin Fayulu, leader of the Lamuka coalition and winner of the recent presidential election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – but... →
Nigeria's election delay: why, and what next?
18th February 2019 Nigeria abruptly postponed its presidential election hours before polling was due to begin. The presidential and parliamentary votes have been... →
25 years of democracy (Part 2) Debate, depoliticisation and absence of vision
By: Raymond Suttner 18th February 2019 There was a time when the struggle in South Africa was suffused with debate, contending positions being examined and questioned and many people... →
Helping Africa help refugees
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th February 2019 Refugee management in Africa is hindered by scarce resources, social tensions, and cumbersome regulatory processes. Donors, international and... →
Battle of the titans: Fact-checking arch-rivals in race for Nigeria’s presidency
By: Africa Check 15th February 2019 This week, Nigerians will elect a president. They are spoilt for choice: the official list has 73 names for the presidency, though some have since... →
Listen to the customer?
By: Terence Creamer 15th February 2019 One of the most hotly contested technical points debated during the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa’s) nationwide hearings into... →
Women politicians in Africa face huge odds but can make a real difference
14th February 2019 Women are gaining ground in politics around the world. Last year, the so-called “pink wave” saw a record number of women elected to Congress in the... →
What a major offshore gas find means for South Africa's energy future
14th February 2019 Many South African politicians, economists and specialists in the energy sector are celebrating the news that a promising show of natural gas has... →
Suspicions cloud Senegal’s upcoming election
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th February 2019 Senegal will choose its president on 24 February in an atmosphere clouded by suspicions that the incumbent, Macky Sall, has engineered recent... →
Ramaphosa's plans aren't enough to adequately tackle violent crime in South Africa
By: Creamer Media Reporter 13th February 2019 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa used his State of the Nation Address on February 7 to outline his relatively new government’s actions and... →
