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Author: Marisa Lourenço

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Marisa Lourenço

Marisa Lourenço is a political analyst in Johannesburg, South Africa. She works as an independent consultant advising organisations operating in the southern Africa subregion. She also contributes to a range of online publications, including Democracy in Africa, Oxford Human Rights Hub, Cabo Ligado and the Economist Intelligence Unit.

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    By Marisa Lourenço
    June 26, 2026
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    South Africa’s migration debate is missing the bigger picture

    South Africa’s migration debate is overwhelmingly focused on what happens when migrants arrive. Politicians argue about deportations and documentation. Activists focus on xenophobia and human rights. ...
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    April 25, 2023
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    Why is Botswana rethinking its deal with De Beers?

    Christened ‘Debswana’, its 50-year-old mining pact with De Beers is showing signs of strain – for some rather unexpected reasons. When on 12 February this year, ...
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