Expert Analysis
Mswati’s hand seen in Eswatini’s removal from SADC agenda
As the SADC mission in Mozambique nears the end of its term, South Africa, as SADC chair, called for a summit to be held on 4 and 5 April. Initially, Eswatini was included, but its subsequent removal raises questions.
Mitigating Covid-19 during elections in SADC countries
The Covid-19 pandemic has become part of our reality since 2020. Several elections are planned for the SADC region in 2022. With a surge in cases and emerging variants, it is imperative to ensure that elections do not become Covid-19 spreaders. For these Covid-19...
Botswana’s backsliding: A story of governance demise
Botswana’s backsliding: A story of governance demise
A snapshot of the roots of instability in West Africa
Over the last two years, military-led coups have afflicted the West Africa region, particularly in Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali (twice).
A bloody road to Zimbabwe’s 26 March by-elections
Zimbabwe to hold by-elections on 26 March
Coups in West Africa – a critical analysis of AU and ECOWAS responses
The wave of coups in West Africa calls into question the ability of the African Union (AU) and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to uphold democratic principles in the region.
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