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Why Disbanding the Notorious Anti-Robbery Squad Won’t Stop Bad Policing in Nigeria
A wave of protests has spread through Nigeria as citizens call for the disbandment of…
Paul Rusesabagina’s Arrest Shows There’s No Space for Critical Voices in Rwanda
Paul Rusesabagina, who saved hundreds of Rwandans during the genocide by sheltering them in the…
What Kabuga’s Arrest Means for International Criminal Justice – and Rwanda
Félicien Kabuga, the Hutu financier of Rwanda’s 1994 genocide, has been captured after 26 years…
Tanzania’s COVID-19 Response Puts Magufuli’s Leadership Style in Sharp Relief
One of the main points of discussion around the various responses to the COVID-19 pandemic…
Ethiopia’s Poll Has Been Pushed Out by COVID-19. but There’s Much More at Play
The decision by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to postpone the elections in Ethiopia has created…
University Education in Refugee Camps Must Meet Refugee Needs
In recent years there’s been an increasing demand for higher education in refugee camps across…
COVID-19 Has Blown Away the Myth About ‘First’ and ‘Third’ World Competence
One of the planet’s – and Africa’s – deepest prejudices is being demolished by the…
Uganda’s Army and Violence: How COVID-19 Is Offering Hints of Change
As the world battles COVID 19, many countries, including Uganda, have deployed national armed forces…
Controls to Manage Fake News in Africa Are Affecting Freedom of Expression
Governments across the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside the mountain of related…
