Ahead of Liberia's 2017 elections some provisions of the 2014 Code of Conduct Act are proving particularly controversial. Ibrahim Al-Bakri Nyei explains why.

On the 40th anniversary of the adoption of Tanzania’s first permanent constitution, Nick Branson points to where this distinctive document shows significant signs of strain.

Tom Goodfellow explores what informal transport associations tell us about political trajectories in Africa, and Uganda in particular.

Jamie Hitchen gives us a look ahead at Uganda 2021. Will Museveni return?

Paul Adams and Edward Paice warn us of the looming crisis of food price inflation in Africa.

Anzetse Were outlines what should be the crucial demands by Kenyans for the next administration.

Fr. Atta Barkindo suggests some short- and long-term interventions that could have a significant impact in tackling Boko Haram in Nigeria.

Hans De Marie Heungoup looks at Boko Haram’s shifting tactics in Cameroon.

Zitto Kabwe, party leader of ACT-Wazalendo and the Member of Parliament for Kigoma Urban constituency, argues that while the United Republic of Tanzania is a youthful and dynamic nation, beneath the surface not all is well.

Ramathan Ggoobi argues that has the NRM failed to deliver on its 1986 promise of an "independent, integrated and self-sustaining national economy".

Fr. Atta Barkindo provides an introduction to the ideological views of some of Boko Haram's key thinkers.

Are Africans born deficient of an “implementation gene”? Of course not; Africans can implement as well as everyone else.

Whilst Governor Rauf Aregbesola appears more focused on erecting “legacy” structures, public workers are not paid their salaries and retired public servants are not getting their pensions.

Dr Joe Abah, Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, argues that Nigeria's civil service will start to improve the day we want it to improve.

Adedayo Bakare argues that it will take visionary leadership to guide development in Ondo.

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