Richard Calland is the co-author of a hard-hitting report presented at COP27; a compelling research and data-based argument for increased and accelerated climate finance.
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Politics and Society Tunisia’s once-vibrant democracy is on its deathbed: but it can be saved
Tunisia’s democratic backslide demonstrates how autocrats can use constitutional cover to entrench authoritarianism.
Politics and Society 120 days and counting: Political persecution in Zimbabwe – the case of Job Sikhala, Godfrey Sithole and others
Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole, opposition MPs, together with 14 other Nyatsime residents have now spent more than 120 days in pre-trial detention. Despite bail being a constitutional right in Zimbabwe, the courts have denied the accused bail five times, raising concerns that they have become victims of political persecution.
Politics and Society Burkina Faso coup raises questions about growing Russian involvement in west Africa
Burkina Faso looks to be the latest west African state where Russian influence is on the rise.
Politics and Society Afrophobia, contrived or de-historicised national and ethnic-regional identities in SADC
Xenophobia and Afrophobia are anchored on two conditions; inferiority complex (poverty of the mind, vision and values) and a subconscious embrace of either White supremacy or tribal supremacy. For self preservation the colonial states created African societies socialised to fear, resent and distrust each other. Paradoxically, the White other is still regarded subconsciously as the better foreigner, saviour and needed ally or friend.
Politics and Society Seismic judgment: Court overturns exploration rights granted to Shell
South Africa: The High Court has ruled that the exploration rights granted to Impact Africa and Shell along the Wild Coast were unlawful. The court has put a stop to the seismic survey along the Wild Coast.
Arts, Culture and Sport Haacaaluu Hundeesaa: sublime Ethiopian singer who inspired Oromo struggle protesters
His songs about the rights of the Oromo people in Ethiopia lifted the spirits of a downtrodden people and his death shook the nation.
Politics and Society South Africa is trapped again: what kind of leaders can set the country free
Every South African who cares about the future of the country will agree with former president Mbeki that, to avert disaster, something must be done urgently about its deep socio-economic problems.
Politics and Society South Africa has been warned that it faces an ‘Arab Spring’: so what are the chances?
The country is still a very different political space. It’s a noisy democracy with a free media, lots of dissenting voices, and insulting the government doesn’t carry any overt sanction.