Governance

Analysis of political trends, leadership dynamics, and institutional transformation across Africa.

The US administration has turned to the African continent as another destination to deport migrants who it says are convicted criminals. While dozens have been flown to countries in Central…

Ghana’s road to rebuilding public trust starts with security reforms

Ghana's new President, John Mahama, faces the challenge of rebuilding public trust amid rising poverty, illegal mining, and security threats.

How to impeach a president: Ramaphosa case puts new rules to the test in South Africa

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa faces possible impeachment in the country’s parliament over the illegal stashing of thousands of US…

How to impeach a president: Ramaphosa case puts new rules to the test in South Africa

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa faces possible impeachment in the country’s parliament over the illegal stashing of thousands of US…

Kenya: Ruto’s tiff with media puts democracy at stake

It’s a long-standing Kenyan tradition to offer congratulations in paid print and TV messages to an incoming president. The bulk…

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How resource-rich Africa has become the new battleground

Each Western country has its own agenda in courting African countries, be it for its rich mineral resources, vast luscious…

The most fearless person I ever knew: A tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu

For me Archbishop Desmond Tutu was the best example of the dictum of St. Francis of Assisi: “Preach the Word…

Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s rebellious priest: Obituary

Tutu was credited with coining the term Rainbow Nation to describe the ethnic mix of post-apartheid South Africa.

What Africa should do to avoid dependency syndrome

The dilemma of the prevailing African development narrative has been the imprudence of trying to replicate discordant utopia of industrialized…

Pan-African Parliament’s woes reflect a crisis in leadership

The good intentions of the PAP’s architects have been sabotaged by those serving in it

The menace posed by illegal mining in Ghana

By Ebenezer Immanuel Obeng-Akrofi Devoid of any attempt to extenuate the absolute truth, Ghana has woefully failed and has exposed…

Tanzania has a female president but does it have a feminist president?

During his five or so years in office, President Magufuli exhibited contempt for women and girls repeatedly

Ghana’s hung parliament leaves Akufo-Addo facing gruelling second term

In the short term, Akufo-Addo’s government won’t have the numbers to pass its legislative agenda

John Magufuli’s ignominious end

Aikande Clement Kwayu John Joseph Pombe Magufuli was a man who deftly played the long political game. He was nevertheless…

A test for Ivory Coast’s democracy

By Alassane Ouattara Public trust in politicians – essential to individual freedom and collective development – depends on free, fair,…