The End of Dynastic Presidential Politics in Africa?

René Dassié The political ambitions of Gamal Mubarak who is widely tipped to succeed his father Hosni, president of Egypt, is looking particularly grim following recent events in the north African country. In Senegal, another possible handover from President Wade to his son, Karim, has aroused strong criticism. A rejection that could be extended to… Continue reading The End of Dynastic Presidential Politics in Africa?

We’re in to Fight it, Congolese Women tell Rapists in Protest

The  first lady of the the Democratic Republic of Congo’s has led thousands of women on a march against sexual violence. Many of them carried banners with slogans such as “No to sexual terrorism”, according to the AFP news agency. It is reported that some of the victims left the hospitals where they are recovering from… Continue reading We’re in to Fight it, Congolese Women tell Rapists in Protest