100 cases of sexual violence are reported every day in South Africa. Hundreds more remain unreported. This week, the trial …
Law & Governance
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. …
Presidential polls: what is a two-round system?
As of November 2018, six presidential elections have taken place in Africa. Of these, only one (Cameroon) elected its president …
Sahle-Work Zewde – Ethiopia’s first female president
In late October 2018, Sahle-Work Zewde was elected as the first female president in Ethiopia. After previous president Mulatu Teshome …