Yearly Archives: 2015
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From cattle raiders to heavy rains: Kenya’s displaced families under threat
In Baringo country, the impacts of climate change have been devastating. Droughts have exacerbated cattle raiding, while now heavy rains threaten to wash away makeshift homes. ... -
Malawi: Why won’t Joyce Banda come home?
Banda says security concerns are keeping her away, but as more Cashgate suspects implicate the former president, many observers believe she’s afraid of getting embroiled in ... -
Climate change adaptation is not just about vulnerable countries
There are unsustainable cities in the Global North as well as the Global South. Real adaptation means hard choices in wealthier countries too. In the climate ... -
How long can Angola hold on with low oil prices?
Oil was the driving force behind Angola’s economic growth. Now it’s the driving force behind its high inflation, depreciating currency and broader economic crisis. After petroleum ... -
Livelihoods vs. Lions: How can wildlife be made to pay?
For impoverished local herders who see only costs and corruption from conservation, breaking the law can seem necessary for survival. In early December 2015, it was ... -
Are international actors steering the right course in Burundi?
The African Union and UN appear to have found a new sense of urgency, but Burundi’s current crisis will only be resolved if it is seen ... -
Cameroon: volunteer vigilance committees call for more help in combatting Boko Haram
Through their knowledge of the land and surveillance capabilities, local volunteer groups are proving crucial in the fight against Boko Haram. At 7pm on 1 December, ... -
AAP#7: That was Africa’s 2015
We are joined by Richard Dowden, Director of the Royal African Society, and Yinka Adegoke, the editor of Quartz Africa, to discuss the big trends of ... -
Zimbabwe’s media under siege again
Through arrests of journalists and threatening speeches, the government is signalling its intent to repress Zimbabwe’s media. And it will likely get worse. In 2013, there ... -
UN peacekeepers in South Sudan: protecting some of the people some of the time
While the UN’s actions are appreciated by the thousands seeking refuge in protected sites, there are millions more outside who are suffering. The UN peacekeeping mission ...
