Debating Ideas
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The $2.68 Million Fence vs. The Forest’s People
On February 27, 2026, the Keiyo Indigenous Community filed a formal grievance with the United Nations Development Programme’s Social and Environmental Compliance Unit, alleging ... -
Sovereignty without control: Sudan, gold and the limits of international law
In 2024, as Sudan reeled from one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, UAE imports of its gold jumped by 70%. Millions had been ... -
The Man Who Refused to Be Silenced
The first time my father was taken to prison, I was a toddler and did not know what prison was. When I asked where ... -
Why Franck Zanu is wrong about Africa
“Well, the effort is useless because no black country would ever develop… Black countries meaning the 54 that is on the continent, the 13 ... -
The Politics of Jobless Growth Under Tinubu
On 29 May 2023, moments after taking the oath of office, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared: “Fuel subsidy is gone.” The announcement marked the ... -
What Al-Shabaab Understands About Somali Authority
In south-central Somalia, a trader knows what to expect at an al-Shabaab checkpoint. The rate is fixed, set out in a published schedule. The ... -
Africa and Eurasia Are Working in Partnership – The World Just Hasn’t Noticed
In 2022, Egypt joined as a partner to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a political, economic, and security organisation of Eurasian states. As Bishkek, ... -
The CFA Franc Is Not a Currency. It Is a Constitutional Constraint
The debate about the CFA franc keeps happening on the wrong terrain. My mother used to sell food in front of our house in ... -
Beyond the headlines, does Kenya have the political will to end femicides?
On June 1st, as Kenya marked Madaraka (self-governance) Day, a different kind of freedom match took place on the streets of Nairobi. Women’s rights ... -
The Algorithm Will See You Now: Deepfake Doctors and the Commodification of Care in Kenya
A few months ago, I was scrolling through TikTok when I came across a video. In a brightly lit room with brown décor, a ...
