MBALE, Uganda (AP) — Wilson Watira offered his hand when he met his political rival at a funeral, gesturing for a proper handshake. The man didn’t want contact, instead folding a piece of paper that ...

The Program in African Studies provides a systematic introduction to the complex historical, political and social issues of the African continent. Its major and minor are structured to give students ...

Punching above Weight: How the African Union Commission Exercises Agency in Politics Punching above Weight: How the African Union Commission Exercises Agency in Politics (pp. 254-273) Understanding ...

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Could the Conference of the Left mark the beginning of genuine left consolidation in South Africa? What has triggered this moment, and why now? One of the most significant developments in South Africa ...

When president Robert Mugabe is on the move you’d better get out of his way. Some face police harassment; others have been fatally knocked down. Zimbabweans refer to their leader’s motorcade as “Bob ...

MBALE, Uganda (AP) — Spiritual warfare among politicians is part of a wider struggle over faith in Uganda, where Christianity is the dominant religion. MBALE, Uganda (AP) — Wilson Watira offered his ...