African Arguments
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Why it makes sense for South Sudan’s leaders to keep rejecting peace deals
From both the government and opposition’s perspectives, there are logical – if self-interested – reasons for rejecting the recent proposals. Attempts to forge a ... -
Nigeria’s grand plan to stop fake news in 2019? Fight fire with fire.
Information Minister Lai Mohammed defends the government’s record, talks up Buhari’s 2019 chances, and discusses the challenge of misinformation. The words typically used to ... -
Seeking justice in The Gambia: Why Jammeh’s days are numbered
The Gambia may not be ready yet. But it’s only a matter of time until the conditions are right to prosecute former president Jammeh. ... -
Is Europe’s migration policy about to change?
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“We’ll be like a museum”: Lamu locals fear huge regional infrastructure plan
The multi-billion-dollar LAPSSET project promises to transform Kenya — including the oldest Swahili settlement on the African coast. This is the first part in the ... -
Strains down south: Ethiopia’s national reforms rouse local tensions
Ethiopia’s transition has raised expectations across the country. The effects of this can be seen in rising unrest in the south. Over the past few ... -
How tech can help win the fight against neglected tropical diseases
NTDs affect about 1.5 billion people. Digital technology could turbo-boost progress in combating them. Fabiano grew up close to a fast-flowing river that irrigates the ... -
Resolving the Ethiopia-Eritrea border: What actually needs to be done?
Ethiopia has broken the stalemate, but several practical and political challenges remain. In response to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s decision to accept the Algiers ... -
Ethiopia and Eritrea: Turning the promise of peace into the real thing
Ethiopia has made the first move. The next should be for it to put all its detailed concerns on the table. 20 years since ...
