Though the economy suffered during his tenure, Zuma was a shining example of what a better life could mean for rural South Africans.
Curtains for Zuma
With South Africa’s president out, what lies ahead for South Africa and the rest of the African continent?
After Mugabe: 1980s Africa on the Way Out?
As the fixtures of the 1980s make their exit in Africa, attention turns to the 90s dictators.
Mugabe Out: Cameroon’s Leader is Now Africa’s Second-Longest Ruling
Cameroon’s Paul Biya now takes the place of Zimbabwe’s Mugabe as Africa’s second-longest ruling leader.
Beyond Mugabe: Angola’s Strongman Also Bowed Out in 2017
José Eduardo dos Santos left oil-rich Angola’s presidency on his own terms after 38 years.
Toward Africa’s Second Independence?
While the fall of Mugabe should be celebrated, it is also a reminder of Africa’s need to review its vision for the future.
After Mugabe: Zimbabweans Hope for a Better Life
Post-Mugabe Zimbabwe could use its bountiful natural resources to usher in a new era.
Zimbabwe’s Tailspin: The Lessons for Africa
Once upon a time, Zimbabwe was a country that all of us looked up to as how post-liberation Africa could look like.
Zimbabwe: Blundering Toward Disaster
Zimbabwe faces a financial Armageddon that could turn it into another Somalia.