The Big Interview: Peter Mutharika, President of Malawi
Peter Mutharika was elected as President of Malawi four years ago and inherited a “tattered and bankrupt economy” from his predecessor, Joyce Banda. Since then …
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INTERVIEW: The controversial lawyer Robert Bourgi on Françafrique
For over 30 years, the charismatic, larger-than life lawyer Robert Bourgi has been an often explosive catalyst in Franco-African relations. In 2011 interview, Bourgi blew …
There is something about Maada Bio – the new President of Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone has a new President. But there is something extraordinary about Julius Maada Bio, who is no stranger to his country’s politics. This is a …
South Africa: “A year of change. A year of renewal. A year of hope.” Top 40 quotes from Cyril Ramaphosa SONA2018
It has been a momentous week in South Africa. Scandal-plagued former President Jacob Zuma resigned on Valentine’s day and his deputy former trade union leader …
Fathers and sons: The age-old battle of Kenya’s political dynasties
To understand the current political situation in Kenya, it is important to look back to the roots of the clash of the country’s powerful political …
George Weah to rid of the “Black People only” citizenship from Liberian law; slashes his presidential pay as he inherits “empty coffers”.
In his first State of the Republic address since becoming president just over a week ago, the former football star and new Liberia’s new president …