The Opposition Leader Who Became the Incumbent: Hichilema, Institutional Erosion, and Zambia’s 2026 Election
Zambia has long occupied an unusual position in the political history of sub-Saharan Africa. Since the return to multiparty politics […]
Politics & Leadership
Coverage of governance, elections, regional leadership, diplomacy, and political movements
From Electoral Procedure to Democratic Legitimacy: Insecurity, Political Competition, and Ethiopia’s 2026 General Election
Ethiopia held its seventh General Election on 1 June 2026. The process followed the Ethiopian Electoral, Political Parties Registration and
Bobi Wine and the Managed Opposition: Power, Control, and Uganda’s Political Boundaries
In Uganda, opposition politics does not disappear. It is contained. The events surrounding Bobi Wine after the 2026 election illustrate
Edwin Sifuna and the Battle for ODM: Opposition Integrity, Factional Politics, and the Road to 2027
The internal struggle within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) following the death of Raila Odinga has produced a number of
Post-Raila ODM: Factional Realignment, Power Struggles and the Rise and Backlash of Oketch Salah
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is undergoing a period of pronounced organisational strain following the death of Raila Odinga in
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
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