Why should we believe Akufo-Addo’s promises?
Faced with the mounting threat of Covid-19 and with an eye on the December elections, Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo is once again making extravagant pledges
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Lomé’s Palais basks in cultural sunshine
New African inspects the works on display in Togo’s new museum of contemporary art, housed in the glorious Palais de Lomé
The growing threat of ISIS and Al-Qaeda in Africa
From the Sahel to Mozambique, terror attacks by groups affiliated to ISIS and Al-Qaeda have been on the increase in recent years. Al Venter takes a detailed look what is happening in the terror hotspots and how African countries and their allies are responding to the problem
Justice delayed but not denied
As the Commission investigating alleged rights abuses began its second session of hearings last month, Gambians were confused by the way the process has been …
Rhetoric versus reality
Nana Akufo-Addo, Ghana’s President, rode to election victory on a wave of slogans that promised rapid industrialisation and a massive growth in jobs. But two …
Buhari vs Abubakar: Same difference?
Nigeria’s general elections are scheduled for mid-February. As always, the campaigning is reaching fever pitch. While there are many posts to battle for, the big …