Nicodemus Minde | ISS Africa

How can the region leverage its youth majority to achieve inclusive governance, despite persistent barriers and instability risks?

Protests show that citizen-led power, if sustained, could pressure governments to implement meaningful and sustainable reforms.

Will Tanzania’s 29 October elections reinforce authoritarian practices rather than promote democratic governance?

Domestic observers may not improve the quality of polls on 29 October, but could increase transparency and public awareness.

As the country slides towards electoral authoritarianism, even SADC and EAC election observers have been excluded from the polls.

The EAC’s expansion raises critical questions about the bloc’s capacity to absorb new member states effectively.

As M23 continues its destructive march, the EAC-SADC summit must consider lessons from failed peace efforts.

The youth, peace and security agenda doesn’t place enough emphasis on under-development as a root cause of insecurity.

Amid growing concerns, Kenya needs evidence-based regulations to balance public health and economic interests.

Tanzania’s geographical location and conflict mediation experience make it well placed to bridge the region’s various peace efforts.

Tanzania’s president began her term by tackling repression – but as elections loom, a dark side is starting to show.

Reorganising Wagner as Africa Corps enables Russia to expand its Africa strategy through direct state means.