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Friday, 20 November 2020

Tanzania Election

the time after democracy

How Magufuli has steered Tanzania towards an authoritarian one-party state

Tanzania’s 2020 general elections resulted in a predictably easy victory for one of Africa’s oldest ruling parties, Chama Cha Mapinduzi. ...

Thursday, 19 November 2020

Nigeria Police Protest

cultural activism

Nigeria: Beyoncé, Davido, and the #EndSARS pile on

Many social movements have taken to going online to achieve a critical mass, with Nigeria's #EndSARS being one notable example. The force of ... cultural activism along with celebrity culture can help social movements by drawing much-needed international attention to current situations. But is there a fine line between cultural activism and cultural appropriation?

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

covid testing africa

think outside the box

Africa’s response to coronavirus spawns innovation trends

Efforts in combatting the coronavirus pandemic is providing fuel for innovation across Africa.
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Tuesday, 17 November 2020

endsars nigeria

who rules the world?

Africa’s youth: Busting myths and creating change

A few weeks ago Nigeria’s leaders chose to open fire on a group of well-disciplined, extremely well-organised protestors who were demonstrating ... against police brutality.

Monday, 16 November 2020

political capital

How Western companies undermine African democracy

As the recent election campaign in Tanzania reached a climax, opposition supporters began to notice something strange. ...

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time's up

Zambia’s Eurobond default – What we have learned

As expected for months, Zambia now has the dubious distinction of being the first African country this year to default on a portion of its debt. ... While many have framed Zambia’s failures as a consequence of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many analysts have pointed out that the country’s failures pre-date the outbreak and have more to do with the government’s incompetent fiscal management than anything else.

Thursday, 12 November 2020

aka 'Omar Trump Bongo'

Africa’s ‘shithole countries’ say bye-bye to Donald Trump

The outcome of the US election won’t change the face of the continent, but nevertheless, Africa does care about the fate of the capricious ... Donald Trump, even if it shows a certain ambivalence.

Wednesday, 11 November 2020

Members of the Amhara Special Force return to the Dansha Mechanized 5th division Military base after fighting against the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), in Danasha, Amhara region near a border with Tigray

urgent intervention needed

Ethiopia: Escalating strife with Tigray could lead to civil war

A simmering feud between Ethiopia’s Federal Government and leaders in the Tigray region has escalated into armed confrontation which threatens ... to turn into a civil war, with long-term repercussions for stability across the Horn of Africa region. Urgent intervention is needed to reduce tensions and commit both parties to a cease-fire and negotiations.

Tuesday, 10 November 2020

Fighting for Diversity

No, the United Nations is not racist

The United Nations may be flawed and it may have a diversity problem in some agencies, but it can’t be called racist. ...

Members of Amhara region militias ride on their truck as they head to face the Tigray People's Liberation Front in Sanja

time is of the essence

Ethiopia: Not too late to stop Tigray conflict from unravelling country

In the early hours of 4 November, a powder keg exploded in the Horn of Africa, as tensions between Ethiopia’s federal government and Tigray ... region’s leaders erupted into conflict.

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