Society
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South Sudan needs roads for peace. Literally.
Delivering aid in South Sudan costs seven times more than in Somalia. 40% of funding is spent on transport. I recently needed to travel ... -
To forgive is divine: Is the church the key to reintegrating child soldiers?
Many children returned from armed groups are wracked by guilt. Religious ceremonies could be essential to alleviate these feelings. Martha* is among thousands of ... -
After AMISOM: What will it take to secure Somalia?
There are four broad things Somalia must do to be able to maintain its own security. Once again, Somalia’s government and its international partners ... -
Cameroon’s forced returns of Nigerian refugees leads to more tragedies
Cameroon’s forced deportations are not just putting refugees in peril, but potentially undermining the fight against Boko Haram. On 29 July, a Cameroonian army ... -
Losing my religion? The backlash to Boko Haram in northern Nigeria
In the birth place of Boko Haram, religious fervour has dimmed after years of unrest. Attendance at Islamic events is down. School enrolment is ... -
What’s the real story behind the Botswana elephant deaths false claims?
While “conservation” is usually seen as a progressive cause in the West, it is often despised in Africa as just more (white) colonial land ... -
Victim, perpetrator, son? The other side of the ICC’s Ongwen trial.
The trial of a former LRA commander is meant to ensure justice. But many in northern Uganda are sceptical. The International Criminal Court (ICC) ... -
Why is Africa always portrayed as a passive woman?
Africa is often talked about as an object to be consumed. Even those who resist this discourse sometimes employ it. At the start of ... -
Morocco in the middle
As more migrants head to Europe via Morocco, Rabat is taking advantage of its newfound position to extract concessions. From Morocco’s northern tip, it ... -
Insiders insight: A TB advancement vs. intellectual property rights
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