The exception: behind Senegal’s history of stability
Senegal is important for Africa because it’s a country that shifts the narrative of the continent as an “arc of instability.”
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Democracy in Africa: digital voting technology and social media can be a force for good – and bad
Digital technologies can help more people to participate in building their countries’ democracies.
Ghana’s regions: why creating new territories has caused problems
Ghana’s regions have no autonomy, yet creating new ones is contentious as it threatens the interests of chiefs and political parties.
South Africa’s first election was saved by a Kenyan: the fascinating story of Washington Okumu, the accidental mediator
In a matter of days, one Kenyan’s intervention helped give South Africa a peaceful transition to its first post-apartheid government.
Voices of the poor are missing from South Africa’s media
The advent of democracy in South Africa in 1994 is often hailed as peaceful and smooth. But, there are lingering problems. Dissent over unmet expectations has resulted in an increase in protests.
South Africa can’t afford to see its universities pitch over the precipice
South Africa must act to halt the decline and save its universities’ well deserved global reputation of excellence.
How investors see South Africa: lots of potential, not worth the hassle
South Africa has narrowly escaped a downgrade of the rating of its sovereign bonds, but government has its work cut out as it seeks to restore investor confidence and lift economic growth.
Humiliation and violence in Kenya’s colonial days – when old men were called ‘boy’ and Africans were publicly beaten
Colonialists daily reinforced a hierarchy that allowed white people to abuse Africans.
Cannabis policy changes in Africa are welcome. But small producers are the losers
Ensuring the participation of ordinary citizens and producers in the industry is the big challenge facing African states.
Nigeria’s government is using digital technology to repress citizens. A researcher explains how
Local conflict and development needs drive the demand for digital authoritarianism technologies.
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