ThinkAfricaPress (London)

November 30

Southern Africa: Protests Over High Food Prices Likely

Increased food prices, due to the suspension of Rwandan imports in the DRC and due to maize shortages in Zambia, are likely to lead to demonstrations. Read more »

Kenya: Politicising History - Who and What Does Kenya's Mashujaa Day Celebrate?

Last month Kenya commemorated its independence heroes. But the inclusion of Mau Mau and current-day heroes in celebrations suggests political agendas may be at play. Read more »
Africa: In the House of the Interpreter [book review]

Ngugi wa Thiong'o's new memoir charts his life as a young man facing, and personally resolving, the contradictions he finds in being part of a colonial African elite. Read more »
Somalia: Understanding Somali Piracy on Land and Sea [analysis]

While many are celebrating the decline of piracy, its root causes must be understood and addressed if progress is to be lasting. Read more »
Zambia: Political Violence Threatens Stability [analysis]

Although not new in Zambia's history, increasing political violence spearheaded by youth cadres for hire is raising serious concerns. Read more »
Uganda: Land Grabs Threaten Local Livelihoods [analysis]

In large-scale land acquisitions, local communities are often insufficiently compensated, under-consulted, and left with their livelihoods threatened. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Political Intimidation in Zimbabwe

A secretly-filmed video acquired by Think Africa Press reveals political intimidation in Mudzi District Read more »

Burundi: New Rebel Group Strikes

How will Burundi's latest rebel group, which carried out an attack in the north last month, affect the country's tense political environment? Read more »
Kenya: Ethnic and Economic Grievances Underlie Violence in Eastleigh [analysis]

Are retaliatory attacks against ethnic Somalis in Nairobi's Eastleigh neighbourhood likely to be repeated as we approach elections? Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Could Rwanda's Alleged Support for M23 Backfire? [analysis]

Rwanda's President Kagame might have the most to gain from M23's successes in the eastern DRC, but he may also have the most to lose. Read more »

Africa: An Interview With Nigerian Poet Uche Umez [interview]

The Nigerian writer and poet discusses the challenges facing the arts and political expression in Nigeria, and the country's growing desensitisation to tragedy. Read more »
Africa: Slow Progress in Ending Violence Against Women [analysis]

Sustained by institutional, cultural and structural discrimination, violence against women continues, with Africa particularly badly affected. Read around the subject with Think... Read more »

Africa: Healthcare Desperately Needs a Shot in the Arm [analysis]

Underfunded, under-resourced, and avoided by those who can afford to go abroad, African healthcare urgently needs an overhaul. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Rebels Consolidate Control in East

Having captured Goma, and claiming to hold Sake, what will M23's next move be? Read more »

Africa: Reimagining Child Soldiers in International Law [book review]

In challenging typical accounts of child soldiers as passive, faultless victims, Mark Drumbl's book makes a valuable contribution to the understanding of child soldiering. Read more »
Egypt: Mursi - Pharaoh in Revolutionary Clothing?

The Egyptian president's constitutional declaration gives him expansive powers under the populist cloak of protecting the revolution. Read more »
South Africa: "Corrective Rape" and Other Questions [opinion]

The spoken word poet and performance activist explains her work and her experiences of being a 'butch lesbian' in South Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Rolling Out Kangaroo Mother Care [analysis]

With over a quarter of a million newborn babies in Nigeria dying before they reach one month, could Kangaroo Mother Care be part of the solution? Read more »
Uganda: Understanding Museveni's Chess Game [analysis]

With events in the eastern DRC rapidly unfolding, what will Museveni do next and why? Read more »
Mozambique: Can Africa's Biggest Marine Reserve Bring Prosperity? [analysis]

Mozambique has established Africa's largest coastal marine reserve, and there are hopes it could prove to be the key to prosperity for the coastal population. Read more »

Rwanda: Should Rwanda Be on the UN Security Council? [analysis]

Rwanda's alleged support of rebels in the DRC has raised concerns its presence on the Security Council could undermine rather than promote peace. Read more »
Africa: Informing the People - Oil Contracts Demystified [analysis]

With oil economies booming in Africa, OpenOil has published a guide to help ordinary citizens understand the complex and jargon-filled oil contracts their governments have signed. Read more »

Tanzania: Hostility Grows in Zanzibar [analysis]

Amidst high unemployment and inequality, grievances on the island of Zanzibar are growing, often targeted at mainland Tanzania. Read more »
Malawi: The Challenges and Methods of Small-Scale Farming

This is the first in a series of monthly updates from Chikumbutso Patson Kayira, a small-scale farmer in Malawi, documenting his experiences and the challenges he faces as he farms... Read more »
Zimbabwe: Political Intimidation and Bribery by Zanu-PF in Zimbabwe

Footage obtained by Think Africa Press documents political intimidation and bribery in Zimbabwe. Read more »

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