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William Ruto, the presidential candidate taking on Kenya’s political dynasties
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Politics and Society William Ruto, the presidential candidate taking on Kenya’s political dynasties

By The Conversation on March 25, 2022March 25, 2022

Opinion polls, not all credible, have placed Ruto in pole position for the August elections – but the political ground could shift before then.

Zimbabwe by-elections are attracting huge crowds, but don’t read too much into them
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Politics and Society Zimbabwe by-elections are attracting huge crowds, but don’t read too much into them

By The Conversation on March 24, 2022March 24, 2022

Most citizens feel that it is pointless to vote because it won’t change anything.

From message to violence: what to watch for in the media ahead of Kenya’s elections
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Politics and Society From message to violence: what to watch for in the media ahead of Kenya’s elections

By The Conversation on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022

Elites have strong incentives to foment violence. The way they speak about election issues in the media can inflame tensions.

Africa and the French language are growing together in global importance
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Arts, Culture and Sport Africa and the French language are growing together in global importance

By The Conversation on March 21, 2022March 21, 2022

Africa, home to the largest number of French speakers, plays a key role in the present and future of the French language.

Namibia badly needs refurbishment after 32 years under the ruling party
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Politics and Society Namibia badly needs refurbishment after 32 years under the ruling party

By The Conversation on March 17, 2022March 17, 2022

With a growing number of younger Namibian voters born after independence, the struggle narrative became increasingly anachronistic.

Xenophobia in South Africa: how family members influenced Nigerians to flee or stay
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Politics and Society Xenophobia in South Africa: how family members influenced Nigerians to flee or stay

By The Conversation on March 17, 2022March 17, 2022

A migrant’s dream is tied to the dreams of their family, the analysis found. The same is true of their actions.

History may explain South Africa’s refusal to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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Politics and Society History may explain South Africa’s refusal to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By The Conversation on March 15, 2022March 15, 2022

The relationship between South Africa and the West, especially the US, has a complex history. Not least because the US designated those fighting the apartheid regime, as terrorists.

Women’s Afcon 2022: Nigeria sweats as Morocco and Cote d’Ivoire usher in new era
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Arts, Culture and Sport Women’s Afcon 2022: Nigeria sweats as Morocco and Cote d’Ivoire usher in new era

By The Conversation on March 1, 2022March 1, 2022

Twelve teams remain after the qualifying rounds of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations – with Nigeria no longer automatic favourites as the competition diversifies.

Rising sea levels may threaten 70% of Africa’s heritage sites by 2050
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Politics and Society Rising sea levels may threaten 70% of Africa’s heritage sites by 2050

By The Conversation on February 28, 2022February 28, 2022

Hundreds of Africa’s heritage sites are exposed to sea-level rise and coastal erosion in the future.

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