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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 ... -
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 ... -
Irony and panic as Zambia’s authoritarianism turns to intellectuals
When an academic warned of eroding democracy, the state tried to prove him wrong. It now seems happy to prove him right if it ... -
“What this generation wants”: African authors publishing direct to the web
Southern African writers are publishing books through Facebook and Whatsapp that speak directly to readers’ lives . Is this the future or a fad? ... -
South Africa: Meet the queer vloggers taking back the narrative
Faced with misrepresentation in the mainstream media, queer influencers are telling their own stories and creating communities on YouTube. Speaking directly into the camera ... -
The seven African governments using Israeli cyberespionage tools
A recent report detected several government agencies using Circles’ platforms to snoop on texts, calls and locate private individuals. As internet penetration and smartphone ... -
Podcast: Of rising COVID-19 cases and vaccine doubt
Read all our COVID-19 coverage Welcome to the latest episode of the Africa Science Focus podcast distributed in partnership with African Arguments. Africa Science ... -
Can South Africa come to Zimbabwe’s rescue by ending “quiet diplomacy”?
Western diplomats’ holier-than-thou rhetoric is unlikely to help. South Africa can be more understanding, sensitive and practical. Zimbabwe’s worsening economic and political crises seem ... -
Down but not out: Corruption in South Africa and the arrest of ANC’s no. 2
If convicted, Ace Magashule’s political career could be over. If acquitted, he could become politically indestructible. It is tempting to view the arrest warrant ... -
The dangers of playing politics with COVID-19 cures
As treatments for COVID-19 are sought, there also needs to be a stronger stance against promoting unproven medicines. Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 ...
