Decentralisation and local governance have garnered currency in Eastern Africa in recent decades. Deliberate efforts towards decentralisation in Eastern Africa started during the late 1980s and early 1990s. This wave...
Kenya
Beating rampant cybercrime in Africa
If you have a cellphone, bank card and online access, chances are you have had to thwart several cybercrime attempts in the past month. That is no coincidence. Cybercrime is now one of the fastest-growing forms of...
Democratic backsliding and why it matters for mining
Many of you operating beyond South Africa will have seen that Tanzania is about to host another sham election. This is part of a broader problem that we refer to as ‘democratic backsliding’. It’s not only an African...
Fixing local politics starts inside South Africa’s political parties
On 14 September, President Cyril Ramaphosa called called for greater accountability in local government. He emphasised the need for a stricter vetting process for ANC councillors and stronger performance management....
Civil society has a key role in fighting corruption
Corruption remains one of Africa’s greatest obstacles to sustainable development, eroding trust in public institutions, undermining the rule of law, and diverting resources meant for public benefit. According to...
Federal feud: Escalating tensions between Somalia’s federal government and Jubaland
Background Somalia has experienced significant political and social instability since its independence. Although the first few years after independence were relatively peaceful, clan-based politics, competition over...
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