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Liberia’s scrapping of tuition fees splits opinion
Liberia’s free education policies seem to have alleviated one big problem but exacerbated another. For much of Charles’ time as a school student, his ... -
The forgotten, cascading crisis in Madagascar
The world’s first famine caused by climate change rather than conflict continues amid insufficient domestic and global attention. As it enters 2022, Madagascar continues ... -
2022 is Africa’s year to lead the world on climate change
The COP27 climate summit on African soil will be the continent’s chance to put the needs of vulnerable nations above the interests of rich ... -
Why Africa needs to make financial inclusion its 2022 priority
Three reasons that African governments must do more, better and faster, to ensure people have access to financial services. Tchala Dahana is a 41-year-old ... -
How did Somaliland end up with zero female MPs?
While rightly lauded for its elections, the self-declared states’ lack of female representation points to a deep problem in its democratic health. Over 30 ... -
What could happen next in Ethiopia’s war of attrition?
While Abiy may control the plains, the TPLF are almost impossible to defeat in the mountains. The one factor that could change things is ... -
Burna Boy claims to be a politically conscious “African Giant.” He’s not.
Instead, he may be a giant of marketing or of missed opportunities. For years, Burna Boy has been carefully crafting his image as a ... -
What well-trodden routes to power tell us about Nigerian politics
Why does Nigeria elect former military heads of state and ex-governors as president? Will this change? There is a high chance that Nigeria has ... -
“Back to the former lies”: Sudan reverts to media repression post-coup
When the military seized power on 25 October, one of the first casualties was Sudan’s newfound freedom of expression. On 17 November, journalist Ali ... -
Why the people picked Barrow again in Gambia’s best-run elections ever
Having voted for dramatic change in removing Yahya Jammeh in the previous elections, this time the country opted for continuity. On 5 December, The ...
