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Africa feels the repercussions of the US-China global spat
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Politics and Society Africa feels the repercussions of the US-China global spat

By Peter Fabricius on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020

Any misgivings about China’s handling of COVID-19 will likely be erased by Beijing’s considerable aid in fighting the pandemic.

Malawi’s court gives electoral justice in Africa a much-needed boost
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Politics and Society Malawi’s court gives electoral justice in Africa a much-needed boost

By Peter Fabricius on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020

But the Kenyan precedent cautions that it’s still too early to declare lasting victory for democracy.

Luanda Leaks and the politics of anti-corruption
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Politics and Society Luanda Leaks and the politics of anti-corruption

By Peter Fabricius on January 31, 2020January 31, 2020

Is Angola’s Lourenço going after Isabel dos Santos to fight corruption or to boost flagging support?

Is West Africa’s Eco currency just an echo of the colonial past?
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Politics and Society Is West Africa’s Eco currency just an echo of the colonial past?

By Peter Fabricius on January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

Is Francophone West Africa’s proposed new currency a step towards a monetary future completely independent from France?

Botswana’s election will go down to the wire
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Politics and Society Botswana’s election will go down to the wire

By Peter Fabricius on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019

If the ruling party is defeated next week, will the country lose its reputation for regional stability?

Has Paul Kagame flown too high?
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Politics and Society Has Paul Kagame flown too high?

By Peter Fabricius on October 14, 2019October 14, 2019

Growing scepticism of Rwanda’s development achievements could erode the president’s international reputation.

Can South Africa and Nigeria reset their relations?
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Politics and Society Can South Africa and Nigeria reset their relations?

By Peter Fabricius on October 1, 2019October 1, 2019

The two African giants want to move on, but must first get past the difficult issue of xenophobia.

Robert Mugabe’s real legacy is the hunger of his people
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Politics and Society Robert Mugabe’s real legacy is the hunger of his people

By Peter Fabricius on September 17, 2019September 17, 2019

Will Mugabe’s successor Emmerson Mnangagwa do what’s needed to finally free Zimbabweans from deprivation?

Can China free Africa from dependency on the mighty dollar?
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Politics and Society Can China free Africa from dependency on the mighty dollar?

By Peter Fabricius on August 20, 2018

By extending the influence of the yuan, China could become the new champion of globalisation.

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