Making Sense of Coups and Democratic Renewal in Africa
9 September 20234 min
For too long, some states in the continent have ruled behind a façade of democracy while deploying innately exclusionary governance models.
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African Women Demand Africa Climate Week: ‘We Refuse to Be Tokenised’
5 September 20236 min
They want their voices heard and their actions to be a beacon of hope for a sustainable and just future for all.
Ruto, Adesina: Africa’s Youth Biggest Asset for the Continent, World
4 September 20233 min
Hundreds of young people from across Africa are demanding a significant role in decision-making for climate action.
The summit in Nairobi should be a turning point for Africa to develop home-grown solutions to the climate crisis.
‘Coup D’Etat’ Ilivyoiwahi ‘Self-coup’ Gabon
31 August 20237 min
Kung’ang’ania madaraka, ambavyo Bongo alikusudia kufanya, ni mapinduzi. Kiongozi kuvunja Katiba au kunyamazisha mifumo ya nchi, ikiwemo kulifanya Bunge kukosa makali, ni mapinduzi.
BRICS 15th Summit: A New Geopolitical Landscape Emerging?
28 August 20235 min
The group is undoubtedly emerging as a formidable alternative to Western-led forums.
Niger Coup Underlines Challenge to Democracy Across West Africa
21 August 20234 min
A three-week barrage of international condemnation and economic sanctions has failed to crack their determination to hold on to power.
Mapinduzi ya Kijeshi Niger: Je, Mfumo ‘Amerafrique’ Kuchukua Nafasi ya ‘Francafrique?’
18 August 20235 min
Mapinduzi ya kijeshi ya Niger yanatokea wakati kukiwa na malalamiko ya miaka mingi ya unyonyaji unaofanywa na Ufaransa dhidi ya taifa hilo.
Military Coups in Africa: A failure of Post-Colonial States or Politics By Other Means?
2 August 20237 min
Niger joins the list of 45 countries on the continent out of 54 that have encountered one or more coup attempts since gaining independence.
He wants young people to impose restraint on the mighty, reminding them that power concedes nothing without a demand.