Democracy

KENYA PROTESTS: It’s getting more complicated

In this episode, I join veteran South African journalist, Denzil Taylor, to put perspectives on the Kenyan protests and...

KENYA’S FINANCE BILL PROTESTS: PARLIAMENT BREACHED, MPs SCAMPER

In the second week of Kenya’s ongoing protests against the 2024 finance bill, parliament was breached on Tuesday! MPs...

Kenya’s Anti-Tax Law Protests, A Conversation with Power FM’s Pabi Moloi

Kenya’s anti-tax laws protests entered their second week, with Tuesday’s street protests not being only the deadliest but also...

Gen – Z: The Brave New Face of Kenya’s Political Protests

When we lose our fear, they lose their power! – Anonymous. I recognize these words, though their origin eludes...

Ramaphosa Dribbles Past Zuma again

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is now all set to be re-elected this Friday for a second term by...

South Africa Decides

Unchartered Path: South Afica’s two-weeks of agony and horse trading

South Africa’s May 29 parliamentary elections produced no clear winner with a mandate to rule by itself, forcing the...

South Africa Decides

SOUTH AFRICA DECIDES: What you need to know about today’s election

23,000 polling stations have opened across South Africa as the country goes to an election that’s set to pose...

Presidential election in Cameroon: what can an opposition coalition do?

Cameroon’s presidential election will be held in 2025. Although the deadline may seem a long way off, political parties...

Zimbabwe Opposition Implodes Six Months after General Elections

There were always signs that the opposition, led by Nelson Chamisa, was going to implode soon after the August...

Senegal: A Shining Example of Hope for Democracy in Africa

In the heart of West Africa, Senegal has emerged as a beacon of hope for democracy. The recent presidential...

The Alliance of Sahel States: A New Era for the Troubled Sahel Region and Democracy in Africa

On 16 September 2023, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, three West African nations led by military juntas, announced the...

Zimbabwe’s Democratic Mirage and the Suppression of Opposition

By Belinda Jamela In the tumultuous political landscape of Zimbabwe, democracy remains an elusive ideal. The recent withdrawal of...

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