Longread: The constant battle against oppression and the evolution of African democracy
The current tug of war in Sudan is a test case for the evolution of both the nation state as well as African democracy. Anver …
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Sudan: Test case for African democracy
The most significant story coming from Africa over the past few months has been undoubtedly the confrontation of the people against the outdated military system …
Sudan: The fall of Omar al-Bashir
The reign of Omar al-Bashir is over. His 30 years of rule are finally at an end. Like previous Sudanese leaders, he was finally toppled …
Analysis: After Bouteflika – Is this the end of the road for Africa’s dinosaurs?
While most African leaders today respect their constitutions and step down when their terms end, a handful of the old guard refuse to relinquish office …
The rulers and the ruled: The case of Bouteflika and Al Bashir
Our April cover story focuses on the upsurge of public protests against two of Africa’s most entrenched Heads of State, Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika ( …
No easy end to stand-off between al-Bashir and Sudan’s protesters
**(UPDATE: Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir, has since stepped down as the NCP leader but remains the country’s president) Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir continues to hold the …