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This week Rwandans head to the polls to vote for their next president. While incumbent Paul Kagame is likely to win another term, a few other candidates have thrown their hats in the ring. Thomas Stubbs and Pamela Abbott set out key issues in the country ahead of the poll.
In many sub-Saharan African cities, the informal economy is larger and often more dynamic than the formal economy, but it comes with risks. Sarah Colenbrander argues that through a more flexible and inclusive approach African cities will be able to manage the risks associated with this unique economic development path.
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Rwanda’s election is being watched closely by observers concerned about an erosion of democracy.
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Thomas Stubbs, University of Cambridge; Pamela Abbott, University of Aberdeen
The next Rwandan presidential election will take place in a week's time. Incumbent Paul Kagame will be the certain victor, but a few other candidates have thrown their hats in the ring.
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Business + Economy
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Sarah Colenbrander, University of Leeds
Most African cities are expensive, informal and non-industrial. This has produced unique socioeconomic and environmental risks that must be carefully considered in policy development.
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Environment + Energy
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Laura Pereira, Stellenbosch University
Global food system issues can be traced to colonial history. It's time food production became more sustainable so that it meets the needs of people - equally.
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Arts + Culture
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Manosa Nthunya, University of the Witwatersrand
What might be the purpose of historical fiction? Perhaps to the humble and subtle to recognise and pay tribute to lives that came before us.
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