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Why have term limits at all?
Do presidential term limits help or hinder development in Africa?
Why have term limits at all?
Do presidential term limits help or hinder development in Africa?
The Disturbing Normalisation of Xenophobia in South Africa
When xenophobia becomes routine; South Africa's ongoing crisis
Why I Still Love the World Cup
Fans can criticise FIFA, question host governments, and still enjoy the World Cup. These positions are not mutually exclusive.
African Trends: Iran War Causes Spike in Oil Prices
The consequences of the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran have not limited to the Middle East.
Why have term limits at all?
Do presidential term limits help or hinder development in Africa?
No African Country will ever be like Singapore
As admiration for Lee Kuan Yew grows across Africa, many overlook the structural differences that made Singapore’s success possible
Politicians are Meant to Serve not to be Worshiped
Authoritarianism in Africa is not sustained by state violence alone. It is also reinforced by societal and cultural attitudes toward power and politics.
MarÃa Corina Machado: A Worthy Nobel Peace Prize Winner
MarÃa Corina Machado’s staunch advocacy for democratic rights in the face of repression and authoritarianism makes her a worthy Nobel Peace Prize winner.
When is Revolution the Answer?
Around the world, we have seen major in Gen Z-led protests movements that have toppled governments
Proportional Representation is the most Democratic Form of Governance
The first-past-the-post electoral system is a relic of a bygone era, an outdated system that distorts representation and stifles democracy.
Economy
Wasted Youth
In a recent article, I discussed how corruption makes nearly every crisis across Africa worse. Whether the issue is insecurity, food shortages, disease outbreaks,...
The Tragedy of South African Xenophobia
South Africa is confronting something deeper than an immigration debate. It is confronting a societal illness that has gradually been allowed to fester.
How Corruption Makes Every Crisis Worse in Africa
Throughout 2026 one theme has stood out above all others: the devastating real-world consequences of corruption across Africa
The Mainstreaming of Far-Right Conspiracy Theorists
We have witnessed the gradual mainstreaming of conspiracy theories and many of their far right influencers