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The grim realities of Western climate change discourse on Africa
Where do African peoples fit into Western narratives on climate change, if at all? The Atlantic’s “grim ironies” article provides a cautionary tale. As ... -
Eritrea: My grandmother died heartbroken but never defeated
As much as my grandmother’s heartbreak continues to haunt me, I hope it never stops. It’s a reminder of my patriotic duty. My grandmother ... -
The Congo Basin got a crucial boost at COP28. Now we must build on it
Away from the headlines, announcements on deforestation and protecting the DRC’s rainforests laid important groundwork for future action. Although it didn’t dominate the headlines ... -
Kenya at 60: Field notes from the neocolony, and the civilising politics of betterment in the Ruto Hustler era
Despite the veneer of progress, what does a historical critique of East Africa’s capitalist beacon reveal? Just four years after independence, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga ... -
Is Ethiopia indulging an imperialist fantasy for the Red Sea?
Ethiopia’s claims to a historical right to Red Sea access are as old as the invention of modern Ethiopia itself. On October 13, 2023, ... -
Zambia is on the verge of being a one-party state
The ruling party’s bid to either destroy or take control of the main opposition has taken a huge leap forwards in recent days. Zambia’s ...
