Immediate past chairs of the African Union have not set a good example on elections and democracy.
The country’s ECOWAS withdrawal is a major setback for an already difficult transition from coup state to constitutional rule.
As campaigning opens for the presidential runoff, several concerns from the first round of voting must be addressed.
From an absence of violence to large-scale vote buying, the outcomes of two recent elections cannot be ignored.
New electoral laws, high youth unemployment and low trust in government could be decisive in this month’s polls.
Rwanda has successfully raised donor aid, but growing its economy now depends on attracting foreign direct investment.
Trends suggest that Africa’s electorate is maturing and that political parties can no longer take voters for granted.
The country’s 2023 elections delivered a president, but the process was far from perfect.
Government expenditure is soaring despite the economic crisis and austerity measures for other sectors.
Despite bold efforts to rein in the executive, the Eighth Parliament hasn't delivered when it mattered most.
African Futures and Innovation analysis shows how Kenya can overcome major development hurdles by focusing on three sectors.
As debt soars, Ghana must take ownership of its financial troubles, starting with slashing public expenditure.
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