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Politics and Society Mugabe opponent abducted, feared murdered
A journalist turned activist who demanded Mugabe’s resignation is missing and feared dead
Politics and Society Secrecy and the politics of disruption
In South Africa, we have stumbled upon a new trend: that of disrupting the business of legislatures, be it the national Parliament or provincial legislatures. It seems, though, that little was gained either in Gauteng or the Western Cape due to the rather amateurish disruptions of both state of the province addresses recently
Politics and Society Don’t do this to me: An Open Letter to Paul Kagame
The rumours around Paul Kagame seeking a third term are becoming more rife daily and an admirer of Kagame, Bwesigye bwa Mwesigire of TIA, writes an appeal to the man who ‘is changing’ Rwanda
Politics and Society Think Again: Pushing the reset button on Lesotho’s democracy
In case you missed, Lesotho held a general election over the weekend and TIA looks back at some of the concerns facing the nation leading up to February 28
Politics and Society Political madmen and specialists
Even at the tamest of times, Nigeria can be an infuriating address. In an election season, it becomes maddening, a space where nothing is sacred any more. Lies, which are often the politician’s favorite currency, enter a festering phase. Tall tales are traded across partisan divides. In the age of the Internet, where the most mendacious of claims needs a mere click to travel all over the globe, overzealous party apparatchiks and hirelings thrive, waxing with perverse energy. Every imaginable lie—and many unimaginable ones—are manufactured and put into circulation
Politics and Society Modern-day slavery: The exploitation of African migrant workers in the Middle East
It’s easy to draw superfluous comparisons between working a ‘9 to 5’ and slavery. And we often do when we joke about what we have to go through at work. However, for many Africans seeking employment abroad the idea of slave labour is not just a cliché but an actual reality
Politics and Society Africa’s 10 iconic women leaders
Black History Month is a time to reflect on the contributions various people have made, for the freedom of black people globally. Take a look at TIA’s 10 iconic women in African history (not in order of importance)
Politics and Society ‘Africans do not need therapy, we have Jesus.’
Recently Chimamanda Adichie’s documenting of her struggle with depression was released by the Guardian Network. The article was subsequently removed but not before quite a few people had gotten wind of it. In Africa, when one begins to broach the subject of having depression you are told to start smiling ‘or we will get the Pastor to come and pray for you.’