For mediation initiatives to be successful, better coordination is needed between the AU and regional economic communities.
Zambia’s main opposition party filed a petition in the Constitutional Court challenging the validity of the recent election results.
Zambians cast their vote today in a historic five-ballot election. Given the recent upsurge in violence, will parties respect the outcome?
SADC's new guidelines for election observation could transform election observation into a powerful tool for early warning and conflict prevention.
Lesotho's opposition has boycotted Parliament for the last nine months, leaving a dent in the democratic credibility of the country. Will a new deal end the impasse?
Botswana's foreign policy development and modes of diplomacy have been heavily shaped by its presidents' personalities. It’s time for the process to be reinvigorated.
Lesotho holds its breath as SADC receives the report of its commission of inquiry into the country's turbulent politics and insecurity.
Lesotho's February elections were considered a success, but political shortcomings continue to threaten long-term prospects for peace and development.
Ahead of tripartite elections in 2016, the results of Zambia's presidential by-election present a watershed for both the ruling party and the opposition.
Zimbabwe and South Africa are presiding over two key bodies of the Southern African Development Community for a year. This policy brief highlights the constraints and opportunities of their tenure.
This week in Zambia, the increasingly fragmented ruling Patriotic Front convened a landmark meeting to elect a new presidential candidate.
Rather than add credibility, changes to Namibia's electoral laws and processes are set to increase controversy and confusion ahead of elections in November.
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