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Many political issues in the 2020 US election are domestic. But black resistance to white supremacy has long had global repercussions.
Lack of competition regulation created outright dominance of a few players in some industries.
The patterns of colonial spatial violence that played out in Ghanaian cities echo around the world.
Black Lives Matter brings the slavery story into the present in America – but it leaves Africa stuck in the past.
The country has been praised for the humane treatment of its vast refugee population. Now questions arise about how it can continue to do so without without assistance from aid workers.
To achieve sustainable, functional buildings, architects in cities like Lagos need to consider local realities.
Official policies at the international level and within host countries do not adequately address the challenges posed by forced displacement across the world
International observation will not insulate controversial polls – such as Tanzania’s in October – from malpractices, but will make them less likely and allow them to be exposed.
The proportion of prisoners awaiting trial in Nigeria is disturbing, and prolonged imprisonment can have a damaging effect on their mental functioning .
The proposed cooperation promises to address transnational problems within the three countries but it might alienate the rest of East Africa.
Mismanagement of funds appears to be the biggest challenge confronting the Niger Delta peacebuilding programme.
Zimbabwe’s Education Amendment Act of 2020 is a step in the right direction, but more still needs to be done.
The bigger parties which contest elections at all three levels would benefit the most – but voters might split their votes.
Debate is raging as to whether Uganda can hold a scientific election, preceded by mass media and digital campaigns.
Mauritius’ oil spill highlights the plight of impoverished communities that live along the coastline.
Kabuga’s arrest marks the beginning of a long legal process in which the prosecution faces numerous challenges.
In a political environment as polarised as Rwanda’s, there is no room for moderates and no space for critical voices.
Between 1992 and 1994, the former regime is said to have imported 581 tonnes of machetes into Rwanda. This figure appears to establish that the genocide was planned. But is this number accurate?
Agricultural investments could play a role in reducing poverty and improving food security.
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