Politics
Latest analyses and reports relating to African politics.
What South African politicians’ responses to the current Israel-Palestine conflict reveal about historical alliances
The South African government, led by the African National Congress (ANC), characterised the recent events as a “devastating escalation”. However, it primarily...
Read moreDetailsWhy is Zambia’s president issuing a warning to non-existent coup plotters?
By Sishuwa Sishuwa* On 4 September 2023, Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema denounced alleged coup plotters who he claimed were planning to...
Read moreDetailsGabon coup: How Bongo’s rule was brought to an end by broken promises and shifting alliances
By Gyldas A. Ofoulhast-Othamot* The Bongo family’s 56 year hold on power in Gabon was abruptly brought to an end with...
Read moreDetailsAn expanded BRICS could redefine global politics, but adding new members isn’t straightforward
What began in 2001 as an acronym for four of the fastest growing states, BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China), is projected...
Read moreDetailsEcowas military intervention in Niger could trigger 3 bad outcomes
There are more and more signs that any military intervention is likely to be met with stiff opposition. Growing support for the...
Read moreDetailsWhat led to the Niger coup? An expert lists three driving factors
At an emergency meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, on 30 July, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) demanded the “immediate release...
Read moreDetailsWhat Cameroonian civilians think should be done to resolve the six-year-old anglophone conflict
Cameroon is officially bilingual. However, the minority English-speaking population has complained for decades of unfair treatment by the francophone-dominated state. Periods of...
Read moreDetailsCentral Africa conflict special court: a breakthrough facing challenges
Central African Republic's Special Criminal Court, a hybrid court of local and foreign magistrates charged with trying war crimes and...
Read moreDetailsKenya Gradually Turning Away From Unpeaceful Electoral Precedents
On August 9, 2022, Kenya will hold what will be a highly contentious presidential election that will decide the future...
Read moreDetailsIs Ecowas a toothless sabre-rattler against coups?
Recent upheavals turning West Africa's political landscape on its head pose a direct challenge on the credibility of Ecowas, a...
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