Economy and ecologyThe marginalisation of Africa African countries are often marginalised in global economic and political debates. But they are not powerless to change it By Branko Milanović
Democracy and societyWhat 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
Democracy and societyAlgeria'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
Future of social democracyTunisia’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
Democracy and societyHow to electrify African transport Transport investments will be crucial in determining whether Africa follows an equitable, zero-carbon development path By Mohamed Hegazy
Democracy and societyHow 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
Future of social democracyGhana’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
Democracy and societyEthiopia 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
Democracy and societyNigeria'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
Democracy and societyWhat 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