Eric Mwiine-Mugaju

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President Yahya Jammeh’s rejection of the election results will test the region’s response to democratic challenges. Although a small player in the region, Banjul is the home of the African Union commission; so it’s response to Jammeh’s claims of foul play will act as a barometer for tolerance of leaders in the region who are unwilling to concede defeat.

Last night I was writing an article about how West African states lead by example, compared to their Eastern relatives, in the transition of power following elections. Senegal, Nigeria and now Ghana, all have shining track records for peaceful transitions of power.…  Seguir leyendo »

Sudanese President Omar al Bashir’s ICC case file is pictured on a desk.

Many African countries have been threatening to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) over accusations that the court is disproportionately targeting Africans. Recently, these threats have been realised by a growing number of African states. In the last month, the ICC has suffered three possible withdrawals: Burundi, South Africa and now the tiny West African state of Gambia has followed suit in issuing withdraw notice. Could this spell the beginning of the end for the ICC?

The court’s 1st case was referred in 2003 by Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni concerning the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and their activities in the north of the country.…  Seguir leyendo »

In July, Burundi, a speck on the Continent’s map, has become the focus of attention on the international stage thanks to a familiar story, “Democratizing Africa”. Burundi’s Nkurunziza has stepped into the famous role of the immovable African President. Like 007, this is a role that overshadows the actors that step up to play it; and we know that every time they do, politics–the metaphorical Martini–is going to get seriously shaken.

However, we must to look through the disguise: this isn’t a one-size-fits all get-up, and however tempting it may be to roll our eyes at Nkurunziza and start muttering about Mugabe, Kabila or Museveni, we must resist, for a very simple reason.…  Seguir leyendo »

The victory of Muhammadu Buhari in Nigeria’s Presidential elections, announced on March 31stdid not come as a surprise to those who follow events in Nigeria: Boko Haram has been nailing shut the coffin of incumbent Jonathon Goodluck for several years. Now it seems he has finally paid the price for failing to secure Northern Nigeria. With a northerner in the driving seat once more, Nigerians will be hoping that some stability will return to the north of the country to ease the toll on human life and slow burgeoning inequality.

However, the most challenging task that lies ahead is not just to defeat Boko Haram; it’s what to do about The Constitution.…  Seguir leyendo »