Expectations must be managed but African states shouldn't lose hope because investment isn't yet pouring in.

Without meaningful political reform, elections can't solve the deep crisis that has paralysed the government since 2015.

The expansion of extremism shows the flaws in current strategies and the need to rethink regional responses.

The AU's suspension of Sudan is significant, but can it resolve the dispute between the army and protesters?

In what has become a personal feud, the former president has rattled the BDP five months before elections.

Cyber awareness must become part of every aspect of life from doing business to alleviating poverty and providing security.

The dire state of the country's economy is likely behind the first steps to political reform.

Given current security realities, responsibility for protecting Darfuris cannot be handed to Sudan's Transitional Military Council.

Bashing mining companies seems to be good politics in Zambia - but what is the endgame?

Attempts to tackle graft through asset recovery are laudable, but internal cash controls and convictions must follow.

Peace initiatives over recent months have yet to stop the killings or promote genuine dialogue.

With no provision for a run-off election, the close contest between the three frontrunners could bring complications.