African Arguments
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Ethiopia’s national dialogue commission: where are the women?
Men dominate the commission for reconciliation talks. A lack of inclusivity risks undermining the initiative, but it is not too late to correct it. ... -
Ethiopian journalists are taking a stand for press freedom in 2022
Over forty of our colleagues were arrested in 2021. In this open letter, we call on the government to respect media rights. We the ... -
“Only Ukrainians, not Blacks”: Fleeing African students face racism
Those fleeing Russia’s invasion speak of discrimination by both officials and fellow refugees and of a lack of support from their governments. Initially, Wasiu ... -
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 ...
