Introduction – What Happened?
The house of Moussa Kaka, a correspondent on Radio France Internationale, was set on fire …
Law & Governance
Why is Somalia taking so long to hold its elections?
Somalis should have elected a new parliament and president by now. Parliament’s term expired in December 2020 and the president’s …
What are the Three Legal Systems?
Every country on earth is governed by a legal system. The countless differences between legal systems across the world show …
What Is Sexual And Gender Based Violence – And What Can We Do To End It?
What is Sexual and Gender Based Violence?
According to the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Sexual and Gender Based Violence …
Agenda 2063
What is Agenda 2063?
Set out by the African Union, Agenda 2063 is the ‘blueprint’ for transforming Africa in …
Two Men Arrested For Flogging Of An Effigy Of Uganda’s President: What Does This Reveal About Ugandan Politics?
Introduction – What Happened?
On Monday (15/2/21) Ugandan police arrested two men who had flogged an effigy of President Yoweri …
Does the Coronavirus Pandemic Threaten African Democracy?
The has led governments across the world to postpone elections, reduce freedoms and adopt emergency powers, and Africa is …
What is the Building Bridges Initiative?
The Building Bridges Initiative is a political agreement which is in place in Kenya. It was agreed in 2018 in …
Women And War: What Is Being Done To Empower Young Women And Girls?
Introduction
2020 was a historical year for women and peace. It commemorated the 20th anniversary of the UN Security …
The Prime Minister Of The Democratic Republic Of Congo Resigns: What Does This Show About Congo’s Government?
Introduction – What Happened?
The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) resigned on January 30th 2021…