ThinkAfricaPress (London)
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November 21
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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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Uganda: The Fight for Women's Land Rights
Customary and inheritance laws make it difficult for Ugandan women to own land, but are attitudes beginning to shift? Read more »
November 20
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Nigeria: This Week in Nigeria - Oil Spill Reaches Akwa Ibon Shores
Oil spill reaches Akwa Ibon shores Read more »
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Mali: Ethnic Violence Threatens North [analysis]
While ethnicity is not a key driver of the current conflict in northern Mali, there is a real danger violence could become organised along ethnic lines. Read more »
November 17
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Nigeria: Delta Villagers Seek Justice Abroad [analysis]
Legal action against Shell failed in Nigerian courts. So now villagers from the Niger delta are bringing the fight to Shell in their home country of the Netherlands. Read more »
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Africa: How to Name Your Nation [opinion]
African states have taken various approaches to naming their newly-independent countries. Where do these names come from, and what significance do they hold? Read more »
November 16
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Sierra Leone: Women Struggle to Be Heard in General Election [analysis]
Just 6.5% of the parliamentary nominees for the elections are women. But one of them is Maada Bio's running mate and could become vice-president. Read more »
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Africa: The Convention On the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women [analysis]
How has the CEDAW attempted to eradicate discrimination against women in the public and private spheres? Read more »
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Africa: Financialisation of Housing and the Right to Adequate Housing [analysis]
Raquel Rolnik, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing, emphasises the need for governments to prioritise human rights considerations over economic ones in housing... Read more »
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Mali: MIlitary Force Faces Difficult Desert Fight
How might military action in northern Mali unfold and what impact will it have on the local population? Read more »
November 15
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Mali: Displaced People Are Hidden Victims of War [analysis]
Malians who have been internally displaced by the conflict in north urgently need greater assistance. Read more »
November 14
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Africa: International Humanitarian Law [analysis]
How does International Humanitarian Law prevent unnecessary suffering in conflicts? Read more »
November 13
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Africa: Diablos Del Ritmo - the Columbian Melting Pot 1960-1985 [analysis]
A new compilation masterfully explores the legacy of African influences on the music of Colombia. Read more »
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Mali: Crafting a Recovery for Mali's Artisans?
Burkina Faso's arts and crafts fair is providing a crucial lifeline for struggling Malian artisans. Read more »
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Africa: The Unique Rights of Indigenous Peoples [analysis]
Dinah Shelton of the Inter-American Human Rights Commission examines how the rights of indigenous peoples are protected. Read more »
November 12
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Kenya: Read All About It - the Rise of Second-Hand Book Sales [analysis]
Local entrepreneurs in Nairobi are doing well by capitalising on cheap used books imported from the West. Read more »
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Africa: Gender - Addressing the Public/Private Divide [analysis]
What types of efforts have acknowledged and remedied the public/private divide? Read more »
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Africa: Monitoring the Prohibition on Torture [analysis]
Despite an absolute prohibition on torture, it is still in practice. How is freedom from torture being enforced internationally? Read more »
November 9
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Africa: International Refugee Law [analysis]
How are refugees protected by international law? Read more »
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Africa: International Environmental Law [analysis]
How does international law contribute to and tackle climate change? Read more »
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Nigeria: Review - There Was a Country By Chinua Achebe [book review]
In his book about the Biafran war, Achebe veers towards partisan politics rather than a personal memoir or balanced retelling of the history. Read more »
November 8
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Cameroon: Time for President Biya to Call It a Day? [analysis]
In terms of economic development, political freedoms and social indicators, 30 years of President Biya have not been kind to Cameroonians. Read more »
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Uganda: Who Could Succeed President Museveni? [analysis]
With uncertainty surrounding Museveni's plans, there are a number of candidates who could take over Uganda's presidency. Read more »
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Africa: The Responsibility to Protect [analysis]
What is the basis for the emerging norm of R2P? Read more »
November 7
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Africa: International Criminal Justice and Africa [analysis]
How is international criminal justice meted out? Read more »
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