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Ethiopia’s ruling coalition used to be known for its unity. Not anymore.
The four parties that make up the ruling EPRDF used to all follow the party line. Now their internal disagreements are out in the ... -
South Sudan needs roads for peace. Literally.
Delivering aid in South Sudan costs seven times more than in Somalia. 40% of funding is spent on transport. I recently needed to travel ... -
Insiders Insight: Busy times in Ethiopia, a snapshot
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To forgive is divine: Is the church the key to reintegrating child soldiers?
Many children returned from armed groups are wracked by guilt. Religious ceremonies could be essential to alleviate these feelings. Martha* is among thousands of ... -
After AMISOM: What will it take to secure Somalia?
There are four broad things Somalia must do to be able to maintain its own security. Once again, Somalia’s government and its international partners ... -
President Lourenço’s anti-corruption drive changes the rules in Angola
Several allies and relatives of the former president have been arrested on corruption charges. What effect is this crusade having on the country? President ... -
Can Atiku unseat President Buhari in Nigeria’s 2019 elections?
After zigzagging the floor for over a decade, the nomadic former VP is a little closer to winning the Nigerian presidency than ever before. ... -
Cameroon’s forced returns of Nigerian refugees leads to more tragedies
Cameroon’s forced deportations are not just putting refugees in peril, but potentially undermining the fight against Boko Haram. On 29 July, a Cameroonian army ... -
Insiders Insight: The downfall of the Dos Santos family
This week, we have a couple of free preview sections (scroll down), the first an update on a fresh young campaigner in Kenya, the other ... -
Losing my religion? The backlash to Boko Haram in northern Nigeria
In the birth place of Boko Haram, religious fervour has dimmed after years of unrest. Attendance at Islamic events is down. School enrolment is ...
