African Arguments
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The coup d’etat is pushing democracy to a critical reckoning
The putschists perpetuate instrumental, albeit flawed narratives portraying themselves as the ultimate repairmen of Africa’s chronic governance problems. Governance in Africa is undergoing an ... -
Africa’s call to action at COP28? Fund adaptation
The environment minister of Zambia, chair of the African Group at COP28, outlines the continent’s priority at the ongoing climate talks. For Africa, the ... -
Colombia chooses life at COP28 and sets example for Africa
The Latin American oil producer shows how true development lies in confronting rather than succumbing to fossil capital. On 2 December, President Gustavo Petro ... -
Two IMF fixes that could channel billions to Africa
The formula for allocating SDRs, an invaluable source of funding, was agreed in 1944 and channels the most money to the richest nations. It ... -
Pan-African responses to Europe’s restrictive immigration regime
As Europe pushes governments to restrict mobility, a new generation of thinkers are advancing new ideas of migration based on Pan-African ideals. Eight years ... -
Ep 3: Kenya’s refugee policy: Towards coherence?
Fabian Oriri, Rufus Karanja and Sumayyah Mokku discuss the contradictions and potential within Kenya’s refugee policy. Curated Conversations · Season 1, Episode 3: Kenya’s ... -
Climate finance Q&A: What’s at stake for Africa at COP28?
How does climate finance work? What does Africa need? What will negotiators be pushing for at COP28? At the COP28 climate talks in Dubai, ... -
The colonisation of Palestine: Exhuming a British imperial crime
Like other British imperial possessions, Palestine was acquired on the cheap and under false pretences, official corruption sealing a deal doomed to end in perpetual ... -
Global Stocktake Q&A: What’s at stake for Africa at COP28?
What is the Global Stocktake? Where does Africa stand on it? What could it mean for climate action? The COP28 climate talks in Dubai ... -
All climate action is, ultimately, local. Talks and efforts must reflect that
Local communities are not the beneficiaries of climate action. They are the leaders and experts we must learn from and support. Those of us ...
