For migrants, prejudice can be a life and death matter. Research in India and South Africa shows life is considerably harder if migrants have a darker skin and come from a poorer country.
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Politics and Society Telling the complex story of ‘medical xenophobia’ in South Africa
The experiences of non-nationals in South Africa’s public health care system are more complex and varied than implied by the dominant discourse on “medical xenophobia”
Politics and Society Swapo’s unassailable position shattered: what next for Namibia?
For the first time since independence, Namibia’s ruling party has suffered electoral setbacks in the midst of economic and political crisis.
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African literary prizes are slowly becoming more relevant and richer, thanks to writers organising on the continent.
Politics and Society Angolans feel let down two years into new presidency
The euphoria that accompanied João Lourenço’s new presidency has ebbed away amid the stark realities of a profoundly dysfunctional political economy.
Politics and Society Namibian elections: the sands are shifting – slowly
Namibia’s political stability so far has been vested in the dominance of Swapo. Those opposing its control face an uphill battle.
Politics and Society There are still huge gaps in Nigeria’s efforts to protect children
All 36 states in Nigeria must adopt the Child Rights Act to safeguard their children.
Politics and Society Quest for unity in South Africa: a philosophical perspective
Unity for the wrong reasons reduces social cooperation to whatever happens to benefit a particular person or group, making it a zero-sum game.
African identities What’s driving homophobia in Uganda
To address homophobia in Uganda, sexual rights must draw on the need for justice and social obligation.