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South Africa’s “game-changing” oil find: Three lessons from Ghana
Avoiding the resource curse will require clear policies that ensure transparency and independence. In early-February, South Africa discovered huge reserves of oil and gas ... -
Insiders Insight: Cyclone Idai extracts heavy toll
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Rest in Power: Oliver Mtukudzi, music legend and pan-African trailblazer
“Tuku” used his powerful poetic voice to change whole systems, forge global connections, and advocate for justice, freedom and the oppressed. Where does one ... -
Insiders Insight: Zimbabwe protests as economic crisis deepens
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Step by inevitable step: Lungu’s strategic march to 2021 and beyond
If President Lungu is deemed eligible to run for a third term, he will have removed one more hurdle to extending his rule. He ... -
Hey America, it’s time to end Zimbabwe’s economic punishment
US sanctions are undermining Zimbabwe’s access credit and investment. They’re supposedly about rule of law, but there’s likely an ulterior motive. Almost a year since ... -
“The situation is unbearable”: Life under Zimbabwe’s economic crisis
Zimbabweans may be divided politically, but they are united in suffering the consequences of scarce goods and soaring inflation. Outside a Pick n Pay ... -
South Africa’s held my mum in jail for 60 days. Her crime? Peaceful protest.
The treatment of sixteen middle-aged women, imprisoned without bail for demonstrating against poor service delivery, says a lot about South Africa. I’m not sure ... -
President Lourenço’s anti-corruption drive changes the rules in Angola
Several allies and relatives of the former president have been arrested on corruption charges. What effect is this crusade having on the country? President ... -
Insiders Insight: The downfall of the Dos Santos family
This week, we have a couple of free preview sections (scroll down), the first an update on a fresh young campaigner in Kenya, the other ...
