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Tag: Africa

Through the Looking Glass: A Reflection on the Pre-Colonial Mirage

Through the Looking Glass: A Reflection on the Pre-Colonial Mirage

February 7, 2023February 6, 2023 Gabriel Fanchini

Nsuo a edo wo na eko w’ahina mu

In the Akan language of Twi, “Only the water that was meant for you, enters your pot.”

The consensus in Africa has been that the allocation of power, resources, and attention has … Continue reading

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The Deterioration of Democracy: Reflecting on the String of Military Coups in West Africa

The Deterioration of Democracy: Reflecting on the String of Military Coups in West Africa

December 22, 2022December 20, 2022 Alexander Morris-Schwarz

In the last couple of years, a number of West African states have been faced with military takeovers. These coups, aided by internal instability brought about by numerous factors ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to the interference of foreign powers … Continue reading

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The ANC’s Policy Incoherence Threatens South Africa’s Future

The ANC’s Policy Incoherence Threatens South Africa’s Future

August 4, 2022November 15, 2022 William Gilbert
If the country is to solve the legacies of Apartheid, like massive inequality, underdevelopment, weak governance, and insecurity, the ANC must rectify its incoherent cadre deployment lest the country continue on a path of instability and uncertainty.

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The Plight of the Libyan People: Violence and Instability in the Post-Gaddafi Era

The Plight of the Libyan People: Violence and Instability in the Post-Gaddafi Era

April 25, 2022December 6, 2022 Alexander Morris-Schwarz
Recent developments in Libya indicate a hopeful shift in the tide of the crisis. Although violence between warlords and opposition groups still continues, a tentative ceasefire was signed in 2020.

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