Almost a decade since the African Union military intervention in Somalia, the antagonists have fought to a standstill. Or maybe not. All things considered, explains Ben Rawlence, it could well be in East Africa’s interest to keep al-Shabaab alive.
Somaliland’s relative peace and stability place it on the cusp of transformation.
Extraordinary and powerful kingdoms are widely celebrated in Africa – and they have all played a part in the shaping of the modern continent.
Despite the arrest of its leader, the resurgence of an terror group hitherto presumed to be “weak and fragmented” has left Central and East Africa …
The response by the government and NGOs to Malawi’s recent devastating floods was swift. Unfortunately, preparedness for the flooding was inadequate and, as Jimmy Kainja …
His name is becoming synonymous with the in-your-face fearless type of political and civic activism that always rubs up political elites the wrong way. David …
