Nwando Achebe’s new book is a fascinating look at Africa’s queens, past and present
From spiritual leaders to parliamentarians and presidents, women are reclaiming leadership roles.
African dictators have been losing power — some to democratic governments. Militaries can tip the scales toward democracy.
These five factors make the difference between militaries that support autocracy and those that allow free elections.
How Huawei could survive Trump
In Africa, basic connectivity needs and lower prices may outweigh security concerns.
Trump wants Venezuela’s military to remove its president. But Maduro has made that difficult.
Will Venezuela’s overlapping forces remain loyal?
Why did 14 opposition parties just boycott Togo’s legislative election?
[caption id="attachment_82247" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Togo's president, Faure Gnassingbé, speaks to