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Politics and Society4 years ago
Mauritius is reeling from a spreading oil spill – and people are angry with how the government has handled it
On the evening of Saturday July 25, the MV (Merchant Vessel) Wakashio grounded on coral reefs in the south-east of the Indian Ocean tropical island of...
Politics and Society5 years ago
Does Mauritius have an identity crisis?
Turning towards Africa has yielded positive results, but does Mauritius really want to be part of the continent?
Politics and Society5 years ago
Democracy in Africa: success stories that have defied the odds
Africa's democracies have grown stronger during a period in which the world is backsliding on democracy.
Politics and Society7 years ago
It’s time Mauritius took decisive steps to outlaw child marriages
Laws in Mauritius allow minors to marry while some cultures on the island are tolerant of child marriage.
Africans rising7 years ago
Mauritius ranked Africa’s most peaceful country, and The Gambia records largest improvement
Mauritius has been ranked in the top 20 of the world’s most peaceful countries in the 2018 Global Peace Index (GPI). In the 12th edition of...

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Mauritius is reeling from a spreading oil spill – and people are angry with how the government has handled it

Does Mauritius have an identity crisis?

Democracy in Africa: success stories that have defied the odds

It’s time Mauritius took decisive steps to outlaw child marriages

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Zimbabwean writer Andrew Chatora awarded for land-themed novel in New York

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Europe has plans for Africa’s resources, and not for Africa’s benefit

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In the face of autocracy the Togolese Civil League movement pushes for justice, accountability and democracy

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The Africa Club launched to strengthen the continent’s financial muscle

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Climate finance for the Global North and climate reparations for the Global South

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Andrew Chatora on the faultlines of nation-building

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The BRICS Summit Should Mark the End of Neocon Delusions

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Kenya’s presidents have a long history of falling out with their deputies – Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment is no surprise

The remarkable career of Tito Mboweni: from South African freedom fighter to central bank governor and trusted politician

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