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Seychelles has vaccinated 71% of its population. Why is Covid surging?
What the world’s most vaccinated country tells us about variants, vaccine efficacy and achieving herd immunity. The small archipelago nation of Seychelles has emerged ... -
Somaliland at 30: Still unrecognised, but alive and well
30 years after declaring independence, Somaliland is still at the margins of the international system despite its considerable successes. 30 years ago, on 18 ... -
Mauritius: A picture perfect democracy’s fall from grace
Mauritius has been listed as one of the world’s top ten autocratising nations. Can the people save it? Over the past few decades, Mauritius ... -
What Guelleh missed in trying to turn Djibouti into the “Singapore of Africa”
With only a few exceptions, states have needed a minimum level of freedom and commitment to rule of law for sustained economic success. On ... -
The Commonwealth must call for reforms in Rwanda
Rwanda joined in 2009 despite its poor human rights record. At the CHOGM summit this June, the Commonwealth must stand up for its values. ... -
“We are getting into cars with strangers”
Ride-hailing apps in Nigeria have provided technical fixes and education to stop male drivers harassing female passengers, but will it change anything? On a ... -
“The guards had no compassion”: The migrants abandoned in Niger’s desert
Thousands of migrants are being seized in Algeria, abused and then left at Point Zero, a spot in the middle of the desert, often ... -
Podcast: Deciphering disinformation in Africa
Welcome to the latest episode of the Into Africa podcast created in partnership with African Arguments. Into Africa is a fortnightly podcast series by the Center for Strategic & International ... -
Chad: France firmly backs continuity, but will the people?
The late Idriss Déby was an expert at balancing relationships to maintain power. His son retains France’s support, but the rest may prove trickier. ... -
Malawi’s miracle island, where fish remain plentiful despite climate crisis
While catches have dwindled elsewhere due to the climate crisis and over-fishing, traditional stewardship has helped Mbenje island buck the trend. Hundreds of years ...
