Tunisians protest against the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman
Hundreds of Tunisians have protested against the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman. It’s raised questions about how the de facto ruler of the kingdom will be received at the G20 summit in Argentina this weekend. Tunisian protestors displayed posters showing Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman wielding a chain saw. It’s a […]
Somali terrorist swaps bullets for ballots
Terrorist-turned-politician Mukhtar Rabow has captured the lion’s share of publicity ahead of regional elections in Somalia. The former Al Shabaab deputy leader’s move into the mainstream has revolutionized the debate about post-conflict reconstruction. Mukhtar Rabow, known as Abu Mansour, left Al Shabaab when he fell out with its leadership five years ago. He retreated to […]
Most inclusive talks in Ethiopian history
Premier Abiy Ahmed says his meeting to discuss electoral reform with Ethiopia’s 81 opposition parties is only the start of a process. His promise to hold free and fair elections in 2020 will inevitably end the total parliamentary control held by the ruling coalition. In what has been the most inclusive political consultation in Ethiopia’s […]
Comores parliament stymies presidential bid to by-pass them
Comoran President Azali Assoumani’s been forced to go back to the drawing board to find a way to extend his hold on power. Parliament in Moroni has thrown his bid to bypass the legislature and validate his candidature with a presidential decree. After surviving more than two dozen coups, it’s not surprising that Comores developed […]