The Madagascan presidential elections have been surrounded with controversy, mainly due to financial issues, gender inequality and claims of corruption. …
Law & Governance
Why is Africa’s population increasing?
The world’s population is increasing dramatically each year. With 1.2 billion inhabitants, Africa contributes massively to this population increase. The …
Balancing victim’s interests and an open judiciary – a look at the Omotoso trial
100 cases of sexual violence are reported every day in South Africa. Hundreds more remain unreported. This week, the trial …
What is the Rule of Law?
The Rule of Law is a complex concept subject to fierce academic debate. In the field of development, however, it …
Free university tuition announced in Liberia
The president of Liberia, George Weah, announced a revolutionary change on 24 October. He declared that tuition will be free …
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: Africa’s first elected female leader
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, known as Liberia’s ‘Iron Lady’, was the first woman to be elected as a head of state …
Muhammadu Buhari: Where is the War Against Indiscipline now?
Muhammadu Buhari is the elected president of Nigeria, but younger people may not know that he also led the country …
Nigeria 2019: a preview
Next February Nigerians will go to the polls in what promises to be one of the most interesting elections in …
Term limits and why they are beneficial
Following a round of elections, the elected president can rule until the end of their term, which is usually four …
How can youth voter registration be encouraged?
In Sub-Saharan Africa, the youth population (defined as those between 18-24) represents a larger than average proportion of the population. …