African Arguments
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For persons with disabilities, it takes a “special initiative” to get vaccines
Seeing that getting access to COVID-19 vaccines was such a tall order, one polio survivor decided to do something about it. Sitting in his ... -
Rwanda gets free pass at African Court
Judges in Arusha had an opportunity to stand up for Rwandans’ freedoms of association. They didn’t take it. In January 2014, I was invited ... -
Zimbabwe’s diamonds bring wealth for a few, despair for many
The arrival of huge mining corporations has left thousands in Marange feeling like prisoners in their own ancestral land. Trevor Kusena, 19, struggles to ... -
Gambians pursuit of justice for Jammeh’s bogus AIDS cure
International bodies did little when the president forced patients to take his fake remedy. They can start to make amends by supporting Gambians now. ... -
Standing with Ukrainian refugees must mean standing with all refugees
I’ve been moved by efforts to support my compatriots fleeing violence, but why is this solidarity reserved for white Europeans? In the early hours ... -
Now is the time to prepare for the next Covid-19 wave
The next wave could be faster and deadlier than Omicron. This is the perfect window for African countries to get ready. On 10 January ... -
How the Russia-Ukraine conflict could drive up food prices in Africa
African countries import billions worth of global grains and oilseed from Russia and Ukraine. Prices have already been soaring. “No man qualifies as a ... -
Rwanda’s economic plans have fallen short. The answer? Listen.
Low trust and lack of accountability are holding Rwanda back. Dialogue and opening up are in everyone’s interests. In 2000, Rwanda embarked on a ... -
South Sudan needs elections. Here’s a clear plan for how they can happen.
UN peacekeepers stationed at a limited number of polling stations could finally give the people the opportunity to end corrupt militia rule. Five years ... -
What could a non-China-centric US Africa policy look like?
A reimagination of US Africa policy is currently underway. How can it look beyond China and prioritise African needs? If speeches by senior politicians ...
