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Zimbabwe’s cliffhanger by-elections leave 2023 no clearer

The electorate, particularly in urban areas has voted for the opposition since 2000 relegating Zanu PF to a ruling rural…

Africa’s coup wave

The democratization push in Africa’s poorest countries has failed to produce legitimate governments capable of delivering security and development, and…

Can Africa unite?

As African heads of state and government meet with their European counterparts to discuss how to deepen relations between the…

Africa is the next big skills market, if its youth get education and opportunities

Establishing a youth-friendly eco-system by creating entrepreneurship hubs, business networking spaces, and ease of trade to pan-African markets will offer…

African countries should try public participation in the budget process

Governments that fail to overhaul taxing, spending, and borrowing could face electoral backlash

From Algeria to Zimbabwe: How Africa’s autocrats cycle in and out of power

African states have in recent years shown a vulnerability to military takeovers and the forced removal of established leaders. But…

Zambian leader Hichilema’s first 100 days: The good, the bad and the alarming

By Sishuwa Sishuwa Hakainde Hichilema last week completed 100 days since he was inaugurated as president of Zambia. After a decade and…

Omicron: five steps to avoid, 10 to take immediately

Shabir A. Madhi South Africa reacted with outrage to travel bans, first triggered by the UK, imposed on it in…

New COVID-19 variant Omicron will be felt in countries where fewer are vaccinated

The new coronavirus variant seems highly transmissible, but the big question is whether it causes severe disease. Either way, poorer…

Quit oil and gas? You first, Africa’s message to rich nations

As negotiators at the Glasgow climate talks try to agree on greenhouse gas cuts, African leaders say poorer countries can’t…