Society
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A woman online, in Tanzania
Tanzanian twitter has lost its chill. It’s become a scary place for women and dissenters. But we’re not yet ready to give it up. ... -
Tackling Nigeria’s high suicide rate
Nigeria has the 15th highest suicide rate worldwide. Some survivors are now taking it upon themselves to provide support where it’s needed. Earlier this ... -
South Africa’s held my mum in jail for 60 days. Her crime? Peaceful protest.
The treatment of sixteen middle-aged women, imprisoned without bail for demonstrating against poor service delivery, says a lot about South Africa. I’m not sure ... -
Ethiopia: Abiy’s misstep on IDPs and how he can fix it
By pressuring people displaced by conflict to return home prematurely, the government is putting them at risk. Remarkable changes are occurring in Ethiopia. Since Prime ... -
South Sudan needs roads for peace. Literally.
Delivering aid in South Sudan costs seven times more than in Somalia. 40% of funding is spent on transport. I recently needed to travel ... -
To forgive is divine: Is the church the key to reintegrating child soldiers?
Many children returned from armed groups are wracked by guilt. Religious ceremonies could be essential to alleviate these feelings. Martha* is among thousands of ... -
After AMISOM: What will it take to secure Somalia?
There are four broad things Somalia must do to be able to maintain its own security. Once again, Somalia’s government and its international partners ... -
Cameroon’s forced returns of Nigerian refugees leads to more tragedies
Cameroon’s forced deportations are not just putting refugees in peril, but potentially undermining the fight against Boko Haram. On 29 July, a Cameroonian army ... -
Losing my religion? The backlash to Boko Haram in northern Nigeria
In the birth place of Boko Haram, religious fervour has dimmed after years of unrest. Attendance at Islamic events is down. School enrolment is ... -
What’s the real story behind the Botswana elephant deaths false claims?
While “conservation” is usually seen as a progressive cause in the West, it is often despised in Africa as just more (white) colonial land ...
