Opium played a fascinating role in southern African colonial politics, conflict and social change - from the poppy fields of Mozambique to the early days of Johannesburg city.
From colonial poppy fields to pharmatrash, southern Africa offers a fascinating history of drug regimes – one that helps us make sense of drug policies and legislation today.
Christianity has grown at a rapid rate in China. The Catholic church, however, is split into an official one and an ‘underground’ one. A scholar explains how better relations with Vatican could help.