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14 May 2025 / by Tadesse Simie Metekia

Ethiopia’s national dialogue and transitional justice: competition or complementarity?

The dual peacebuilding processes are equally important – and can run simultaneously through coordination and sequencing.

13 May 2025 / by Paul-Simon Handy

African solutions have not solved the Great Lakes problems

Ineffective African interventions in the region have opened the door to more assertive external actors.

12 May 2025 / by Emmanuel Matambo & David Willima

Will the Chambishi spill affect Zambia’s ‘all-weather friendship’ with China?

Sino Metals’ pollution of the Kafue River presents an opportunity to forge a more environmentally sustainable partnership.

09 May 2025 / by Peter Fabricius

Samia Suluhu Hassan drops the pretence of reform

Ahead of the October elections, Tanzania’s president is retreating from democracy – along with the rest of the East African region.

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