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Impoverished communities have a complicated relationship with political engagement, which is vital for their survival. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

The politics of the belly: Why poverty fuels, not suppresses, political engagement

Impoverished communities have a complicated relationship with political engagement, which is vital for their survival

President Lazarus Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party. Photo: Gianluigi Guercia/AFP/Archive

Malawi electorate’s only option is to recycle a president

The untimely death of vice-president Saulos Chilima has resulted in many considering ousting Lazarus Chakwera and voting for former president Peter Mutharika

President Paul Kagame may have revived the country after the 1994 genocide but his actions have prevented any meaningful opposition and accusations of intimidation, torture and assassination. (Photo: Marco Longari/AFP)

Freedom of choice in Rwanda’s presidential elections is an illusion

President Paul Kagame may have revived the country after the 1994 genocide but his actions have prevented any meaningful opposition and accusations of intimidation, torture and…

This year’s elections are pivotal for African youth to redefine themselves in the electoral process.
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Mobilise Africa’s youth for political change

The African Union aims to increase the participation of young people in election observations to foster a generation of politically astute and actively involved citizens

Officials in Nairobi from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission register a voter for the Kenyan elections in 2022. (Simon Maina/AFP)

Why data matters for good governance

The effective use of data leads to better policy-making and advances governance, democracy and human rights

A campaign lorry, featuring Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe’s president, dives onto the field during a Zimbabwe African National Union  Patriotic Front (ZANUPF) rally at the National Stadium in Harare, Zimbabwe.  (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

On the frontline: Protecting children’s rights in Zimbabwe’s electoral climate

Despite the high court ruling against using schools during rallies and elections, political parties continue to use students and campuses

Graphic: John McCann

Africa Anti-Corruption Day: Is South Africa making progress?

Improving resource allocation, strengthening enforcement, and enhancing collaboration between institutions will be crucial to effectively combating corruption

DHAKAR, SENEGAL – JUNE 02: Sonkoâs supporters gather to protest after Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko jailed for 2 years for âcorrupting youthâ in Dhakar, Senegal on June 02, 2023. At least nine people were killed in clashes, and public and private properties were vandalized in Senegal following the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to two years in prison for “corrupting the youth,” the country’s interior minister said on Friday. (Photo by Annika Hammerschlag/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Senegal’s democracy hangs in the balance

The West African country is at a critical juncture, where the aspirations of its people are being trampled upon

Nigeria’s elections in 2019 witnessed a peaceful transfer of power, demonstrating the continent’s commitment to democratic processes.

Africa Day: Appraising the continent over the past decade

The continent’s youth will be crucial for driving economic growth and productivity