Why the World Conference on Women still matters, 30 years later
“Women’s rights are human rights” continues to resonate today.
Ethiopia’s peace may depend on post-conflict plans for Tigray soldiers
Successfully demobilizing and reintegrating rebels could help Ethiopia avoid further conflict, research shows
Why did Kenyans elect Ruto as president?
What looks superficially like a normal election was filled with contradictions, intrigue, double-crossing and surprise shifts in ethnic loyalties
Three things to know about Kenya’s elections tomorrow
For one thing, ethnicity might matter less – and class more – than in the past.
Kenya’s democracy needs more than campaigns to end vote-buying
Voters attending rallies often expect to receive T-shirts, small amounts of money or other gifts
3 books offer deep dive into Kenyan politics
This week’s African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular examines bureaucratic wrangling, the links between land and violence, and refugee life
Kenya might expel refugees to their home countries
How do Kenyans view refugees — and what would boost public support for letting them stay?