Africa is plagued by paramilitary militias and foreign mercenary groups. Associated Press / Alamy Stock Photo April 21, 2023 Sudan: violence between army and militia is a symptom of an old disease that is destroying Africa Paul Jackson, University of Birmingham Armed group, mercenaries, mining, power struggles. It’s a familiar story in Africa, sadly.
Robert Mugabe in August 2017 before he was ousted as president of Zimbabwe. AARON UFUMELI/EPA November 30, 2017 Now Mugabe is gone there is a chance to get HIV/AIDS under control Fortunate Machingura, University of Manchester But Zimbabwe must act quickly.
Reuters/Philimon Bulawayo November 16, 2017 Mnangagwa and the military may mean more bad news for Zimbabwe James Hamill, University of Leicester The coup in Zimbabwe means Mugabe’s long and disastrous presidency is finally over. The questions that remain are the precise details and mechanics of the deal which secures his departure.