Africans, whether applying for a US, UK, or German visa, are racially profiled, discriminated, and humiliated. Visa rejections rates are staggering. African applicants are over twice as likely to be refused a visa than applicants from other parts of the world.
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Politics and Society Charles Njonjo and the genesis of Kenya’s fixation with security
The Kenya that Njonjo sought to create was the ‘greatest living example of democracy, justice and peace’ – but there was no space for the poor.
Politics and Society Mnangagwa regime continues to score own goals
Attempts to extend the chief justice’s term show a disregard for the judiciary and for fixing the country’s tattered reputation.
Politics and Society 10 key ideas on Climate Justice
On April 2 African Crossroads members met online to discuss Climate Justice. Here are 10 key ideas on Climate Justice which emerged from the discussion.
Africans rising Martha Koome nominated Kenya’s first woman Chief Justice
Lady Justice Koome Martha Karambu has made history after being nominated Kenya’s first woman Chief Justice by the Judicial Service Commission. Justice Koome is set to become Kenya’s 15th Chief Justice.
Politics and Society Why Kenyans should reject latest round of proposed constitutional changes
The changes proposed by the initiative are were well-addressed in the country’s 2010 Constitution.
Politics and Society Zimbabwean company sows the country’s first legal crop of hemp
The Zimbabwe Industrial Hemp Trust (ZIHT) has planted the country’s first authorised hemp crop at a prison in Harare in the wake of the government legalising the production of industrial hemp. Hemp can be refined into a variety of commercial items, including paper, textiles, and clothing.
Politics and Society South Africa scraps Value-Added Tax on Sanitary pads
An ongoing debate to stop the imposition of Value-Added Tax (VAT) on sanitary products; as this classifies them as luxury and/or non-essential goods; has ended in a victory for women. The South African government has resolved to abolish the payment of 15% Value-Added Tax on sanitary pads to “restore the dignity of our people.”
Politics and Society Time to Also Decriminalise Sex Work in South Africa
The decriminalisation of the private use of cannabis in South Africa could – and should – pave the way for the decriminalization of sex work, says Zanta Nkumane.