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Rwanda: Beneath the facade of Consensus Democracy
25 years after the Inter-Rwandan Dialogue birthed ‘consensus democracy’, it is now time to revisit and renew the system. On International Day of Democracy, ... -
How saving the pangolin became a Nigerian conservation agenda
Nigeria’s pangolins face extinction. One organisation is committed to reversing the trend – and coopting communities into conservation. Christy’s life would have ended several ... -
South Sudan faces world’s first permanent mass displacement due to climate change
Floods have forced hundreds of thousands of people to leave the Sudd region, possibly never to return. Enormous floods have once again engulfed much ... -
Is peace possible between Sudan’s warring parties?
Achieving lasting peace requires parties to negotiate with adversaries – no matter how difficult this may be. Ever since conflict erupted in Sudan on ... -
Guinea: When the putschists overstay their welcome
With neither elections nor a promised new constitution in sight, Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya’s three-year junta is tightening its grip on power – even as ... -
Bridging the Nutritional Gap: A call to action for burn victims in Ethiopia
More than 75 percent of severely burned patients lose up to a quarter of their pre-admission weight and end up malnourished. Burns are a ... -
The puzzle of Libya’s ancient ruins
Libya is replete with ancient ruins, archaeological sites and cultural landmarks. Why aren’t the locals interested? In the summer of 2023, I went home ... -
DR Congo quagmire poses an existential question to Southern Africa’s leaders
Engineering a permanent state of conflict in eastern Congo ensures the continued flow of minerals into the bloodstream of global capitalism. SADC must protect ... -
Who’s afraid of Aliko Dangote?
The $19 billion Dangote Refinery could meet Nigeria’s refined product needs. This upsets prosperous local importers – and the regulators who have lived comfortably ...
