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Bobi Wine

Tanzanian president drops pretence of reform amid retreat from democracy in east Africa

Politics

Tanzanian president drops pretence of reform amid retreat from democracy in east Africa

By Peter Fabricius

Shooting of Bobi Wine — stand up against Museveni’s bloody rule, stand up for human rights

Africa

Shooting of Bobi Wine — stand up against Museveni’s bloody rule, stand up for human rights

By Platform for African Democrats

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine shot in leg, his party says

Africa

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine shot in leg, his party says

By Reuters

Why Africa should stand behind Ukraine’s call for peace

Africa

Why Africa should stand behind Ukraine’s call for peace

By Tendai Biti, Greg Mills and Bobi Wine

A truly international slate: your guide to the 2024 Oscar nominees for best documentary

Maverick Life

A truly international slate: your guide to the 2024 Oscar nominees for best documentary

By Phoebe Hart

International Villain of the Year runner-up: Yoweri Museveni

Africa

International Villain of the Year runner-up: Yoweri Museveni

By Rebecca Davis

Tsitsi Dangarembga: 'My core is the business of increasing citizen agency' in Zimbabwe

Africa

Tsitsi Dangarembga: 'My core is the business of increasing citizen agency' in Zimbabwe

By Tsitsi Dangarembga

From Johannesburg to Jail – Bobi Wine pleads for action against Museveni as he is arrested at airport

Africa

From Johannesburg to Jail – Bobi Wine pleads for action against Museveni as he is arrested at airport

By Greg Mills

Ukraine and Africa – brothers in freedom

Africa

Ukraine and Africa – brothers in freedom

By Bobi Wine

How to topple authoritarians – and avoid being a battered spouse

Africa

How to topple authoritarians – and avoid being a battered spouse

By Greg Mills

Expensive Poverty: Why Aid Fails and How It Can Work

Africa

Expensive Poverty: Why Aid Fails and How It Can Work

By Greg Mills

Expensive Poverty: Spotlight on the double-edged sword of aid in Africa

Africa

Expensive Poverty: Spotlight on the double-edged sword of aid in Africa

By Victoria O’Regan