by Michael Lerner The government said prosecuting the 29 students would not be in the public interest.Africa,#FeesMustFall,education,Protests,South Africa,students,universities,Michael Lerner

by Michael Lerner Electoral officials were harassed, kidnapped, and killed in oil-rich Rivers state. Africa,APC,Corruption,election,Nigeria,Nyesom Wike,oil,PDP,Rivers state,violence,Michael Lerner

by Erin Wright Scandal-beset president may not be able to shake allegations a wealthy family is actually pulling government strings.Africa,Corruption,Jacob Zuma,Politics,South Africa,Erin Wright

by Erin Wright Muhummadu Buhari rejects notions that he has failed in quelling the Boko Haram insurgency.Africa,Boko Haram,jihadists,Muhummadu Buhari,Nigeria,Erin Wright

Although President Yoweri Museveni extended his three-decade rule in Uganda's latest presidential elections, there are signs that the opposition, if it plays its cards right, could lay a foundation to topple the strongman sooner rather than later.Africa,Besigye,Forum for Democratic Change,National Resistance Movement,presidential elections,Uganda,Yoweri Museveni,Erin Wright

by Lara Vergnaud Zuma is accused of using $23 million of state funds on renovations for his private residence, e.g., an amphitheater and swimming pool.Africa,Lara Vergnaud

The U.S. has raised concerns with Rwandan officials over reports suggesting it is involved in "destabilizing activities."Africa,admin