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Outrage Over Murder Of Prominent Eswatini Activist
Outspoken human rights activist, lawyer and chairperson of a body of pro-democracy organisations, Thulani Maseko, was murdered on the 22nd of January in his home
The Continued Insolvency Of Libyan Peace
Libyan statehood is yet to recover from the removal of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi in 2011 by a Western-backed rebellion. The absence of political stability in
Cameroon Anglophone Crisis: Uncertainty Reigns After Government Reject Canadian Peace Talks
Cameroon Anglophone Crisis: Uncertainty Reigns After Government Reject Canadian Peace Talks An atmosphere of uncertainty reigns in the conflict in the English speaking regions of
50 Women And Girls Kidnapped In Burkina Faso
50 women and girls were kidnapped between the 12th and 13th of January in Burkina Faso in the country’s Sahel region. The BBC reports that
South Sudan Illegally Detains Journalists Over Presidential Urination Video
Reuters reports that six journalists were arrested in South Sudan last week because of their alleged involvement in circulating a video online of President Salva
Burkina Faso Junta Isolated Internationally As Violence Worsens
The West African nation of Burkina Faso faces increasing international isolation while the threat of Islamist insurgency grows larger. The junta government is at odds
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Understanding Terrorism: A Semantic Conundrum
Although academics have agreed on a common definition for the word “terrorism,” the term’s heightened political and emotional connotations have prevented a general agreement on
Ripple Effect: Starvation And Strikes As War In Ukraine Spikes Cost Of Living
Russia’s continuous war in Ukraine is having a severe knock-on effect across the globe. As food, fuel, and energy prices rise faster than incomes, a
Which First: The Climate Or The Conflict?
Over the last two weeks, world leaders have gathered once again to hash out goals, deals and action plans to mitigate the global threat to
DR Congo Army Clashes With M23 rebels
The fight between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 escalated last week after the Congolese troops deployed fighter jets against the rebels.
Coup Contagion: International Response To The Sahel Crisis
This month’s coup d’etat in Burkina Faso marks the seventh coup in the Sahel region over the past 26 months, raising serious concerns about regional
Rwanda: Why Development Is Not Enough
On September 21st, Rwandan President Paul Kagame, speaking to the United Nations General Assembly, advocated for international cooperation to promote global health and public-private partnerships
