AF

  • Jul 2
  • 7 min read

Ethiopia unexplained wealth bill will fuel abuse fears

A new anti-corruption bill offers extensive powers to authorities to confiscate wealth with little evidentiary burden

Ethiopia
  • Jul 2
  • 2 min read

Somalia and Ethiopia face tough talks to ease tensions

Turkey is attempting to mediate differences between the two Horn of Africa nations

Ethiopia
  • Jul 2
  • 2 min read

Coup-proofing measures carry long-term risks in Chad

President Mahamat Deby has created a new elite unit to counterbalance the institutional weight of the presidential guard

Chad
  • Jul 1
  • 7 min read

West African chiefs will wield political influence

Politicians and parties across West Africa have sought to mobilise the support of customary chiefly authorities

West Africa
  • Jul 1
  • 2 min read

South Africa takes major step with new unity cabinet

The composition of a new government of national unity has finally been announced

South Africa
  • Jul 1
  • 2 min read

Senegal's Faye will likely move to dissolve parliament

The National Assembly cancelled a budget debate after Prime Minister Sonko refused to deliver a major policy speech

Senegal
  • Jun 28
  • 2 min read

Tense South Africa talks presage long-term challenges

Differences between the main parties involved in cabinet talks are delaying the establishment of a new government

South Africa
  • Jun 27
  • 7 min read

Ghana may resist regional democratic backsliding

Ghana increasingly stands out as a stable democracy in a region marred by democratic backsliding and coups

Ghana