African Arguments
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The Role of Government in Cryptocurrency Trading
Cryptocurrency trading has grown rapidly in recent years, attracting both investors and regulators. Governments worldwide are taking different approaches to managing digital currencies. Some ... -
More questions than answers: Whither Ethiopia’s transition?
Ethiopia’s democratic transition was already precarious. Two developments have made it even more uncertain. When Abiy Ahmed became Ethiopia’s prime minister in April 2018, ... -
Seven myths about sex education debunked
Countries with more sex ed have lower teen pregnancy rates, yet policymakers in Kenya continue to push against it. Imagine firefighters approaching a burning ... -
Cameroon’s curious plan to rebuild from the war, while it still rages on
The government and UNDP have announced a plan for the Anglophone regions. How have people reacted? This spring, Cameroon’s government announced a new plan ... -
I wasn’t left behind, but most learners with disabilities still are
Most students with disabilities do not get a good quality education, but small changes can make a big difference. Inclusive education is very close ... -
“They’ve never forgotten”: Uganda’s paramilitary problem
In Karamoja, local defence units have been deployed to stop castle rustling. But memories of past violence at the paramilitaries’ hands still loom large. ... -
How trust returned to Rwanda, for most but not all
Conflict breaks trust. Genocidal violence obliterates it. Violent conflict always leads to a wide array of devastation. People are killed, infrastructure is destroyed, and ... -
What will be the environmental impact of the Mauritius oil spill?
The oil spill’s long-term impacts on Mauritius’ fragile ecosystems will take years to fully comprehend, but the signs are already clear. The environmental crisis ... -
4 out of 4: Why has Mali had so many successful coups?
If we exclude short-lived interim leaders, Mali has only had one president that did not leave office at the barrel of a gun. Coups ...
