Raila Odinga’s Enduring Legacy: Democratic Struggle, Pan-Africanism, and the Unfinished Reform Project in Kenya and Beyond
The death of Raila Amolo Odinga on October 15, 2025, marked the end of a political era in Kenya, closing […]
Politics & Leadership
Coverage of governance, elections, regional leadership, diplomacy, and political movements
Death Row Diplomacy: Tshisekedi’s Favourite Political Script
The Democratic Republic of Congo has stepped into uncharted territory once again. A military tribunal has sentenced former president Joseph
Tanzania’s Political Trajectory: Competitive Authoritarianism and the Development–Democracy Dilemma
As Tanzania approaches its October elections, the country stands at an important juncture. It is often praised as one of
Malawi’s Fractured Future: Economic Woes and Political Uncertainty Ahead of 2025 Election
As Malawi approaches its general elections on 16 September 2025, the country is facing a profound political and economic crisis.
Three Years of Death for a Doha Signature: Who Will Answer to the Congolese People?
“We do not negotiate with terrorists” ; that’s what Kinshasa used to proclaim. Three years later, the same voice signs
Zambia’s Cybersecurity Law: A Step Toward Safety or a Threat to Freedoms?
As internet use surges across Africa, governments are racing to protect their digital spaces from rising threats like cybercrime, online
Justice or Vendetta? The Legal and Political Stakes of Lifting Joseph Kabila’s Immunity
As the Democratic Republic of Congo endures a period of significant political and security instability, a new storm is sweeping
Between Repression and Corruption: The Double Face of Constant Mutamba
“The man who claimed to smell the stench of embezzlement is now drowning in his own perfume.” In 2023, he
Betrayal from Within: How Félix Tshisekedi’s Deception Shaped the Destiny of Vital Kamerhe
“In the Democratic Republic of Congo, alliances are forged in the morning and betrayed by nightfall.” This old Kinshasa proverb