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Politics and Society Why only revolutionary change will deliver real freedom
The removal of Jacob Zuma from power is to be welcomed but, it’s not the answer to South Africa’s problems.
Politics and Society South Africa’s freedom journey shows 1994 was merely a starting point
South Africa marks 24 years of freedom amid continuous contests over over governance, economic justice as well as reconciliation and inclusion.
Politics and Society Rwanda can’t achieve reconciliation without fixing its democracy
As Rwanda marks the 24th anniversary of the 1994 genocide, much more needs to be done to unite the country
Lifestyle Why the film ‘Winnie’ met all the criteria of a good documentary
Society expects journalists to report objectively. But a documentary filmmaker has an opinion.
Politics and Society How Rwandan girls with disabilities are fighting sexism at school
Rwandan girls with disabilities are challenging domination and stereotypes in a male-dominated setting.
Politics and Society America’s petty policy on used clothes for Africa
The top U.S. foreign policy goals in Africa evidently no longer relate to human rights or democratic freedoms, but to protecting tiny, marginal American industries.
Politics and Society Preventing sexual violence: lessons from rebel armies in Burundi and Uganda
Not all rebel armies use rape and sexual violence as a weapon. Some have actually designed ways to prevent such atrocities. How and what can we learn from them?
Politics and Society African leaders are more constrained by democratic rules than you think
The process of institutionalisation may be patchy and uneven. But one thing is clear: Africa is not without functioning institutions.