African Elections: Will AU remain chronicler rather than referee?
The AU’s response to the 2025 elections shows that it prioritises procedure over political competitiveness and democratic substance.
ANALYSIS: Can Africa bolster its bargaining power at EU-AU summit?
At this week’s Luanda summit, several thorny issues relating to the security partnership must be confronted head-on.
AU suspension of Madagascar raises more questions than answers
The AU’s zero tolerance of coups should be matched by a similar attitude towards the poor governance that provokes youth...
ANALYSIS: Lungu’s death and the perils of a weak opposition in Zambia
Without the former president to unite a fragmented opposition ahead of the 2026 elections, multiparty democracy will be the loser.
Weaponising law against democracy in Africa
Incumbent presidents and ruling parties increasingly bend the law to entrench their power and silence opposition.
ANALYSIS: Africa must prepare for Trump’s comeback
How will Donald Trump’s second-term policies affect US relations with the continent?
Kenya on UN Human Rights Council – a chance for redemption?
Kenya should seize the opportunity of its council membership to improve its human rights record at home.
