African Arguments
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Colonialism Revamped in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Lord Leverhulme’s 1911 concession in the Congo is now held by an African-run New York-based private equity firm with strong links to global philanthropy. ... -
Crowded camps and local aid: How DR Congo’s M23 conflict is impacting Goma
Renewed fighting between the M23 armed group and pro-government forces in eastern Congo has pushed thousands more people into the city of Goma, a ... -
Europe’s indifference to Rwanda’s atrocities is costing Congolese lives
A decade ago, Europe responded to Rwanda’s incursions into the DRC with sanctions. Today, it’s turning a blind eye – with devastating consequences for ... -
Calling off UN regional climate weeks exposes rich nations’ lack of goodwill
Funding these essential meetings would cost little to rich countries but provide a potentially invaluable forum for developing countries. The UN Framework Convention on ... -
Modelling injustice: South experts call for climate model paradigm shift
Projections that assume the Global North will continue to over-emit help perpetuate inequalities and violate principles of equity, warn scientists. A growing body of ... -
Will Liberia’s Joseph Boakai come out as a pillar of justice or a beacon of the establishment?
Establishing the War and Economic Crimes Court was among Candidate Boakai strongest campaign pledges. As president, it is his most vexing duty. In January ... -
Africa’s democratic dividend
30-odd years after the restoration of multiparty democracy, is it time to reassess the practice of democracy? The first peaceful transfer of power in ... -
South Africa’s energy crisis is driving a “solar boom”, but there’s a downside
The privately-led quintupling of rooftop solar in 2 years takes some pressure off the grid but, without planning, risks deepening energy apartheid. At the ... -
TotalEnergies at 100: A legacy of destruction in Africa
Displacements, environmental damage, and CO2 emissions from projects in Mozambique and Uganda are just the latest chapter in a long story. Today, 28 March ...
