Continuity or change? Zambia’s referendum of an election
Zambia holds a general election on August 12, in which the economy has taken centre…
Category: Opinion
What is at stake for Kenyans in the 2022 Elections?
The two leading candidates are confident of winning the Presidency. However, for the sake of…
Nigeria 2023 Elections: Contenders, Campaigns, and Change
Nigeria’s seventh elections since its return to democracy in 1999 will be its most contested…
Will there be meaningful democratic reforms in Nigeria post the 2023 elections?
A fiercely contested presidential election, with a compelling third-force candidate, is not enough to make…
How a focus on competition with China distracts from the EU-Africa investment opportunity
There is a tendency to over-emphasise China at the expense of a full appreciation of…
Zero-Sum? Benefitting from Great Power Rivalry in Africa
This article argues that African governments should avoid the zero-sum trap (especially when dealing with…
Assessing Turkey-Africa Engagements
This policy brief argues that the time has come for Turkey and African countries to…
Sahel and The Role of the EU: Security Is Not Everything
To achieve the so often cited partnership of equals, Europe has to widen the discourse…
Navigating an Uncertain Environment: Survival Activities of Displaced Sudanese in Egypt
The Sudan War series is a joint collaboration between the Center for Economic, Legal, and Social Studies…
Of Nostalgia and Strongmen
Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged,…