Governance and development

Globally, partnerships are being re-assessed as countries and regions increasingly opt for more independence in their decision making.

Youth uprisings in Madagascar seem to have been hijacked, while those in Morocco have been deflated.

The country has made progress on security and diplomatic fronts, but remains vulnerable to political tensions and social divisions.

The country has made progress on security and diplomatic fronts, but remains vulnerable to political tensions and social divisions.

As the old guard storms back in recent elections, Seychelles may be entering a phase of stable power alternation.

With the two main opposition parties out of the race, Tanzania’s ruling party will be virtually unchallenged.

With the two main opposition parties out of the race, Tanzania’s ruling party will be virtually unchallenged.

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.

Water scarcity in Africa is a crisis, and the GERD conflict shows why mutually beneficial cooperation agreements are vital.

With fragmented actors and rising fatigue, can Sudan’s new mediation coalitions align visions to finally unlock peace?

Although provisional results suggest support for the new constitution, the prospects for legitimate elections and stability remain uncertain.