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Democracy and society

What comes after the revolution?

Two years after the overthrow of al-Bashir, Sudan's political transition is still extremely volatile — and needs more targeted international support

By Philipp Jahn , Gerrit Kurtz

Reuters

Democracy and society

Algeria's Hirak protest movement is back

Tens of thousands take to the streets in Algeria to protest corruption and despotism. That's a warning signal for the region – and for Europe

By Elisa Rheinheimer-Chabbi

Reuters

Future of social democracy

Tunisia’s struggle for democracy isn't over

10 years after the revolution, patronage and populism rule the country. But Tunisians want a deeper form of democracy

By Henrik Meyer

Reuters

Democracy and society

How to electrify African transport

Transport investments will be crucial in determining whether Africa follows an equitable, zero-carbon development path

By Mohamed Hegazy

Reuters

Democracy and society

How the green revolution is harming Africa

How current efforts to improve food security in Africa are increasing small farmers’ dependence on global agribusinesses

By Jayati Ghosh

Reuters

Future of social democracy

Ghana’s elections expose cracks in its democratic success story

The country is often considered a ‘beacon of democracy’ in West Africa. But the latest elections have tarnished that image

By Johann Ivanov, Michael Abbey

Reuters

Democracy and society

Ethiopia needs a negotiated reform of its federal system

Ethiopia’s ‘civil war’ shows the deficiency of ethnic federalism. But the federal system should be improved, not abolished

By Zemelak Ayitenew Ayele

Reuters

Democracy and society

Nigeria's youth rises up

The #ENDSars protests mobilised young Nigerians against police brutality. But they have since broadened their demands

By Lai Brown, Wole Olubanji

Reuters

Democracy and society

What the EU can learn from China’s development efforts in Africa

China has not only greatly reduced poverty at home. For African states, it has become a reliable alternative to Western donors

By Philani Mthembu

Reuters

The corona crisis

What’s wrong with Africa’s coronavirus numbers?

At the onset of the pandemic, it was feared Covid-19 could reach catastrophic levels in Africa — but the numbers remain low

By Eugene Ngumi