May 8, 2019

Is Africa’s Strong-man Era Reaching its End-game?

Is Africa’s Strong-man Era Reaching its End-game? In early April, after months of protests in Algeria and Sudan, the long-term presidents of both countries were forced […]
April 14, 2019

Learning the Lessons of Protests 

While the removal of long-term dictatorial leaders is undoubtedly a cause for celebration, it seems that protestors and opposition groups in Algeria and Sudan have learned […]
March 28, 2018

A Look Ahead to April 2018

Gambia’s Road to Democracy On 12th April, the Gambia will hold its first municipal election since the fall of Yahya Jammeh, who lost the presidential election […]
May 14, 2015

A Tough Year Ahead for Africa’s Oil Exporters

Although the world oil price has partially recovered since hitting a six year low in January 2015, last year’s fall in price will continue to have […]