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Machar tells SPLA to distance itself from politics

South Sudan’s vice-president, Riek Machar, has strongly directed the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) to distance itself from the ongoing political debates in the country. Machar told the army to ...

Source: Sudan Tribune

Drummed by Rachel in Drum Politics (South Sudan) 20 hours, 41 minutes

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Political Storm Brews in Madagascar

A political storm is brewing again on the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar. President Andry Rajoelina, who seized power in a 2009 coup, has reneged on his vow to stay ...

Source: VOA

Drummed by Rachel in Drum Politics (Madagascar) 5 days, 22 hours

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Opposition calls for the disruption of Swazi elections

Voters have begun registering for elections in Swaziland, Africa's last absolute monarchy, with unions calling for a boycott of a "rubber-stamp" poll. Authorities expect some 600 000 eligible voters – ...

Source: Mail & Guardian

Drummed by Rachel in Drum Politics (Swaziland) 5 days, 22 hours

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ANC demands change in Swaziland

The African National Congress on Tuesday called for the democratisation of neighbouring Swaziland, in a rare public rebuke of the country's ruling monarchy. "The democratisation of Swaziland must preoccupy the ...

Source: News24

Drummed by Mona in Drum Politics (South Africa, Swaziland) 1 week, 4 days

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Central African Republic: the hidden hands behind ‘yet another good coup’

An analysis of the factors that produced the recent coup d’etat in the Central African Republic reveals the interests of France, the US and neo-colonial African forces

Source: Pambazuka

Drummed by Rachel in Drum Politics (Central African Republic) 3 weeks, 6 days

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The days of 'Françafrique' are over

France's involvement in Africa is based on a common history, including its dark passages, and on a joint future, writes Elisabeth Barbier, the French ambassador-designate to South Africa.

Source: Mail & Guardian

Drummed by Rachel in Drum Politics 4 weeks, 1 day

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South Sudan’s Kiir withdraws delegated executive powers from VP Machar

South Sudanese president Salva Kiir on Monday issued a decree withdrawing executive powers that were delegated to his vice-president Riek Machar, according to a broadcast by the state-run South Sudan ...

Source: Sudan Tribune

Drummed by Rachel in Drum Politics (South Sudan) 1 month

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Defiant Mubarak court appearance stuns Egyptian

After rumours that Hosni Mubarak was at death's door, footage of him looking strong in court has stunned many who had cared little about his fate. On Saturday, Mubarak was ...

Source: Mail & Guardian

Drummed by Rachel in Drum Politics (Egypt) 1 month

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Coup leader elected president in Central African Republic

The rebel leader who seized power in Central African Republic, Michel Djotodia, was elected president on Saturday by an acting parliament. Djotodia led thousands of rebel fighters from the Seleka ...

Source: AlertNet

Drummed by Rachel in Drum Politics (Central African Republic) 1 month

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Police Killings, Ambushes Put Mozambique Peace on Edge

The deadliest attacks in Mozambique in more than a decade by suspected opposition gunmen have rekindled memories of a 1975-1992 civil war and put pressure on the ruling party to ...

Source: VOA

Drummed by sacre in Drum Politics (Mozambique) 1 month, 1 week

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