politics

Event with Fadumo Dayib, Dr Robtel Neajai Pailey and Dr George Bob-Milliar on elections, democracy and women’s representation in politics

Our predictions for 2017

Eromo Egbejule explains why a former Delta governor, who was charged with fraud, is still celebrated by the very people he stole from.

George Bob-Milliar and Jeffrey Paller outline 7 things to understand about Ghana’s elections which take place on 7 December

Explore our interactive map where Nigerians from many different walks of life reflect on aspects of sub-national government in their state

Chief Gbade Adejumo argues that the civil service in Oyo state has become inefficient.

Anzetse Were on how the Kenyan government should address revenue shortcomings

Michael Mutyaba looks at the tactic of opposition co-option in Uganda; a strategy that has been continuously used by the NRM since it came to power in 1986

Jamie Hitchen interviewed Sierra-Leonean singer Emmerson Bockarieon on his country, its corruption problem and the role music can play in raising awareness and changing attitudes

Peter W Mackenzie looks at recent democratic developments in Somalia.