Marisa Lourenço

Political risk analyst. Eyes on southern Africa and energy in Africa.

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LATEST ARTICLE

Mozambique’s Reliance on Rwanda to Fight ISIS Militants Exposes a Governance Deficit | World Politics Review

LATEST COMMENTARY

AU-EU summit exposes fragmented priorities on both continents | Channel Africa
AU-EU Summit in Angola | Monocle Radio
AU-EU Summit in Angola | Monocle Radio
How will Trump’s G20 boycott impact US-African relations? | TRT World
How will Trump’s G20 boycott impact US-African relations? | TRT World
Frustration as SADC is slow to move on Madagascar | The Africa Report
Frustration as SADC is slow to move on Madagascar | The Africa Report
Is ISIS really in Mozambique? | The Debrief Network
Is ISIS really in Mozambique? | The Debrief Network

POLICY INSIGHT

MOZAMBIQUE: More Repression Will Reverberate at Home and Abroad | South African Institute for International Affairs

DOCUMENTARIES & SHOWS

[DRC] Cursed Cobalt | Voice of America
[MOZAMBIQUE] An analysis of Mozambique's post-election protests | Channel Africa Conversations

PODCASTS

China, the U.S., and the Competition for Africa’s Strategic Resources
Does Africa Need Democracy? Or is Military Rule the Answer? | Africa Here&NOW

PANELS

[DRC] “Elusive peace” in Eastern DRC | Istituto Affari Internazionali
[MOZAMBIQUE] Mozambique’s Problem of Two Emperors | South African Institute for International Affairs
[SOUTH AFRICA] Coalition Politics: Ramifications for South Africa’s Domestic and Foreign Policy | Istituto Affari Internazionali
[RUSSIA IN AFRICA] The Wagner Group in Africa: Myth vs. Reality | The Resistance Bureau

ARTICLES

AFRICAN ENERGY
Africa’s Democratic Dilemma: What Happens When Elections Don’t Deliver Change? | Democracy in Africa
Africa’s Democratic Dilemma: What Happens When Elections Don’t Deliver Change? | Democracy in Africa
More than elections: What’s really driving protest in Mozambique? | SAIIA
More than elections: What’s really driving protest in Mozambique? | SAIIA
Namibia’s uneven legal playing field undermines elections | Democracy in Africa
Namibia’s uneven legal playing field undermines elections | Democracy in Africa
What the US gets wrong in its strategy towards Africa | TRT Afrika
What the US gets wrong in its strategy towards Africa | TRT Afrika
Zambia’s debt crisis not easy to solve | The Continent
Zambia’s debt crisis not easy to solve | The Continent
Why is Botswana rethinking its deal with De Beers? | African Arguments
Why is Botswana rethinking its deal with De Beers? | African Arguments
Signal interrupted: When state security goes rogue | Democracy in Africa
Signal interrupted: When state security goes rogue | Democracy in Africa
Mozambique’s Reliance on Rwanda to Fight ISIS Militants Exposes a Governance Deficit | World Politics Review
Mozambique’s Reliance on Rwanda to Fight ISIS Militants Exposes a Governance Deficit | World Politics Review
How and Why Internet Shutdowns Threaten Democracy in Africa | Democracy in Africa
How and Why Internet Shutdowns Threaten Democracy in Africa | Democracy in Africa
Rwanda and Jordan Enhance Cooperation – and the Prize is Mozambique | Cabo Ligado
Rwanda and Jordan Enhance Cooperation – and the Prize is Mozambique | Cabo Ligado
Zambia’s Human Rights Project is Political | Oxford Human Rights Hub
Zambia’s Human Rights Project is Political | Oxford Human Rights Hub
You Have The Right to Insult a President: Repealing Zambia’s Penal Code Section 69 | Oxford Human Rights Hub
You Have The Right to Insult a President: Repealing Zambia’s Penal Code Section 69 | Oxford Human Rights Hub
Protecting Anti-Apartheid Songs Under the Rubric of Free Speech | Oxford Human Rights Hub
Protecting Anti-Apartheid Songs Under the Rubric of Free Speech | Oxford Human Rights Hub

COMMENTARY

Mozambique and Rwanda sign new security agreement | Channel Africa
Mozambique and Rwanda sign new security agreement | Channel Africa
45th SADC summit concludes in Madagascar | Channel Africa
45th SADC summit concludes in Madagascar | Channel Africa
A workers at troubled Mozambique mine receive fraction of monthly salary | Daily Maverick
A workers at troubled Mozambique mine receive fraction of monthly salary | Daily Maverick
The VAT hike and the teetering GNU — a lose-lose situation for South Africans | Daily Maverick
The VAT hike and the teetering GNU — a lose-lose situation for South Africans | Daily Maverick
Ebrahim Rasool: 'US bullying SA, trying to force policy change' - Expert | The Citizen
Ebrahim Rasool: 'US bullying SA, trying to force policy change' - Expert | The Citizen
How Mozambique’s Democracy Became a Battleground | The Debrief Network
How Mozambique’s Democracy Became a Battleground | The Debrief Network
Trump on the renewal of the American dream | Voice of America
Trump on the renewal of the American dream | Voice of America
National budget postponed due to disagreements by two GNU parties | Channel Africa
National budget postponed due to disagreements by two GNU parties | Channel Africa
What's the new Debswana deal and how does Botswana benefit? | BBC Africa In Focus
What's the new Debswana deal and how does Botswana benefit? | BBC Africa In Focus
SANDF to send reinforcements to DRC after nine SA soldiers die in battle | Daily Maverick
SANDF to send reinforcements to DRC after nine SA soldiers die in battle | Daily Maverick
Mozambique’s Contested Presidency: Daniel Chapo Sworn In Amid Tension And Public Outcry | Forbes Africa
Mozambique’s Contested Presidency: Daniel Chapo Sworn In Amid Tension And Public Outcry | Forbes Africa
Voice of America | What does Biden’s Visit to Angola mean for Africa?
Voice of America | What does Biden’s Visit to Angola mean for Africa?
News24 | Q&A: An analyst's take on the Russia-Africa forum in St Petersburg
News24 | Q&A: An analyst's take on the Russia-Africa forum in St Petersburg
Al Jazeera | Are French efforts to reset ties with Africa failing?
Al Jazeera | Are French efforts to reset ties with Africa failing?
The Money Show | Government plans to aid SA businesses that are facing exhortations in the African countries they operate in
The Money Show | Government plans to aid SA businesses that are facing exhortations in the African countries they operate in
Voice of America | How Will the NATO Summit Affect Africa?
Voice of America | How Will the NATO Summit Affect Africa?
AFP | Angola, DRC eye iconic rail revamp to quench global minerals thirst
AFP | Angola, DRC eye iconic rail revamp to quench global minerals thirst
AFP | Dozens held as police disperse fuel hike protests in Angola
AFP | Dozens held as police disperse fuel hike protests in Angola
Voice of America | US Lawmakers Call for the US-Africa Trade Summit to be Moved
Voice of America | US Lawmakers Call for the US-Africa Trade Summit to be Moved
Folha | Blecautes diårios e cólera expþem crise e 'lobby do carvão' na África do Sul
Folha | Blecautes diårios e cólera expþem crise e 'lobby do carvão' na África do Sul
Channel Africa | Namibia signs projected $10bn deal to produce green hydrogen
Channel Africa | Namibia signs projected $10bn deal to produce green hydrogen
Forbes Africa | Elections Ahead In Zimbabwe, And Criticism For Country’s New Patriotic Bill
Forbes Africa | Elections Ahead In Zimbabwe, And Criticism For Country’s New Patriotic Bill
Zitamar News | TotalEnergies human rights report receives mixed reaction
Zitamar News | TotalEnergies human rights report receives mixed reaction
Radio 702 | SA set to send envoy to explain to the US our relationship with Russia
Radio 702 | SA set to send envoy to explain to the US our relationship with Russia
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News24 | IMF calls for urgent resolution of debt crisis in Zambia
News24 | IMF calls for urgent resolution of debt crisis in Zambia
The Money Show | Spain commits over R41bn to help SA speed up move away from coal
The Money Show | Spain commits over R41bn to help SA speed up move away from coal
Al Jazeera | What’s behind the French leader’s visit to central Africa?
Al Jazeera | What’s behind the French leader’s visit to central Africa?
Channel Africa | Botswana threatens to cut ties with diamond giant De Beers
Channel Africa | Botswana threatens to cut ties with diamond giant De Beers
Channel Africa | Malawi's Monetary Policy committee maintains its policy rate at 18% for 2023
Channel Africa | Malawi's Monetary Policy committee maintains its policy rate at 18% for 2023
Voice of America | SADC Pushes Back on US Africa Bill
Voice of America | SADC Pushes Back on US Africa Bill
Voice of America | US Africa Visits Demonstrate Renewed Commitments: Analysts
Voice of America | US Africa Visits Demonstrate Renewed Commitments: Analysts
News24 | Why US, EU and Russian envoys are flocking to southern Africa
News24 | Why US, EU and Russian envoys are flocking to southern Africa
Reuters Africa | Southern Africa calls the tune as great power suitors queue up
Reuters Africa | Southern Africa calls the tune as great power suitors queue up
Folha de S. Paulo | De Guerra da Ucrânia à 'onda rosa' na AmÊrica Latina, como 2022 impacta o mundo (África do Sul)
Folha de S. Paulo | De Guerra da Ucrânia à 'onda rosa' na AmÊrica Latina, como 2022 impacta o mundo (África do Sul)
Radio 702 - The Money Show | Political and energy woes predicted to hinder SA economy performance into 2023
Radio 702 - The Money Show | Political and energy woes predicted to hinder SA economy performance into 2023
Channel Africa - Business Africa | How Sub-Saharan Africa economies behaved in 2022
Channel Africa - Business Africa | How Sub-Saharan Africa economies behaved in 2022
Voice of America | US Confirms Eritrea, Somaliland Exclusions From Africa Summit
Voice of America | US Confirms Eritrea, Somaliland Exclusions From Africa Summit
Reuters Africa | Analysis: South Africa's Ramaphosa still ANC's best hope despite scandal
Reuters Africa | Analysis: South Africa's Ramaphosa still ANC's best hope despite scandal
Voice of America - Straight Talk Africa | COP27: Why Africans want Climate Justice
Voice of America - Straight Talk Africa | COP27: Why Africans want Climate Justice
Channel Africa | Angola's economic outlook and spending priorities
Channel Africa | Angola's economic outlook and spending priorities
Zitamar News | Insurgent violence brings Montepuez ruby mining to a halt
Zitamar News | Insurgent violence brings Montepuez ruby mining to a halt
Voice of America | What Will It Take to Lift South Africa out of Darkness?
Voice of America | What Will It Take to Lift South Africa out of Darkness?
Al Jazeera | Angola’s Lourenço returns but youths shake ruling party chokehold
Al Jazeera | Angola’s Lourenço returns but youths shake ruling party chokehold
News24 | General elections in Angola, Kenya revive debate on use of ICT in polls
News24 | General elections in Angola, Kenya revive debate on use of ICT in polls
PowerFM - The World Today | Angola after the elections
PowerFM - The World Today | Angola after the elections
Channel Africa | A focus on Angola's economy
Channel Africa | A focus on Angola's economy
AFP | Angolan opposition to contest tightly fought vote
AFP | Angolan opposition to contest tightly fought vote
Monocle | Angola 2022 elections: Same old
Monocle | Angola 2022 elections: Same old
Folha de S. Paulo | Eleição em Angola 20 anos após fim da guerra tenta tirar democracia da geladeira
Folha de S. Paulo | Eleição em Angola 20 anos após fim da guerra tenta tirar democracia da geladeira
News24 | Q&A: The mood and situation in Angola before elections
News24 | Q&A: The mood and situation in Angola before elections
Reuters Africa | Explainer: What is at stake for investors in Angola's elections?
Reuters Africa | Explainer: What is at stake for investors in Angola's elections?
Voice of America - Straight Talk Africa | Angola’s Upcoming Vote
Voice of America - Straight Talk Africa | Angola’s Upcoming Vote
Al Jazeera | Angola’s election race is between continuity and change
Al Jazeera | Angola’s election race is between continuity and change

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