Egyptian Court Grants Mubarak Appeal

Former president Hosni Mubarak has been granted a retrial on charges related to the killing of protesters during Egypt's uprising last year (file photo). more»


Kenyan MPs Approve Hefty Send-Off Perk

Kenya's parliament building: Lawmakers in Kenya have approved a bill that will provide them with money and benefits after they leave office. more»

Uganda Lauds Varsity Over Anti-Gay Stance

Gay rights demonstrators in Uganda: The country's government has praised a University for rejecting orders from a United Kingdom based institution calling for the acceptance of homosexuality. more»


Governance in Kenya: Elections 2013

Kenyans queue to vote: AllAfrica shines the spotlight on governance and electoral issues in Kenya as the nation prepares for its upcoming elections. more»

2012 Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance


While the quality of governance on the continent has improved, key regional and strategic players have slipped in the Ibrahim Index of African Governance. More

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