ThinkAfricaPress (London)
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May 21
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Libya: Vast Borders Still a No-Man's Land for Most [analysis]
Loose-knit ethnic militias form the backbone of border control in the southern regions of Libya that the government has declared under emergency law. Read more »
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Africa: Calls for Rhino Horn Legalisation Grow [analysis]
With the number of rhinos poached increasing despite government efforts, could legalising the trade in rhino horn solve the problem? Read more »
May 20
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Africa: 'Time to Put Children At the Centre of Development' [opinion]
As the African Union (AU) prepares to celebrate its 50th Anniversary at a time when consultations on what will replace the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in the post-2015... Read more »
May 17
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Nigeria: Americanah - The new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie [book review]
The new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie explores the jet-setting, cross-national Afropolitan experience, but not as a story of triumph. Read more »
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Tanzania: The Emergence of Domestic Militancy [analysis]
Domestic militants in Tanzania currently lack the capability to inflict major damage, but the risk of attacks is likely to increase in coming months. Read more »
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Tunisia: Threat of Unrest Around Planned Salafist Gathering in Kairouan [analysis]
Amidst escalating tensions between government and Salafist groups, Ansar al-Sharia has planned a large gathering in Kairouan on 19 May. Read more »
May 16
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Central African Republic: New Big Man, Old Politics - the Road Ahead for Djotodia [analysis]
Since independence, the Central African Republic has experienced five coups. What chance does the country's latest strongman have of seeing out his term in office? Read more »
May 15
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Nigeria: Fela Kuti Reissues - Message to an Unknown Soldier [analysis]
Knitting Factory Records are reissuing 10 Fela Kuti albums. Clyde Macfarlane explains some of their original political messages. Read more »
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Africa: Easing Africa's Pain - the Need for Palliative Care [analysis]
With the prevalence of chronic diseases rapidly increasing in Africa, expanding palliative care will be essential to help patients live with dignity. Read more »
May 14
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Africa: China-Africa - Towards More Sustainable Health Care? [analysis]
While the West's health diplomacy in Africa tends to be vertical and targeted at diseases, China's has typically been horizontal, infrastructure-based and recipient-led. Read more »
May 13
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Somalia: Negotiating Peace - Somaliland's Perspective [analysis]
Although the formation of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's is an encouraging first step towards nationwide peace, it should not be assumed that Somalilanders will want to quickly unify. Read more »
May 10
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Somalia: Al-Shabaab Strikes Back
Al-Shabaab is targeting government officials, AMISOM peacekeepers, Turkish and now Qatari nationals in suicide attacks. Read more »
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Ethiopia: DFID Fail to Act on Human Rights Violations [analysis]
The Ethiopian government may be guilty of atrocities against indigenous peoples as it completes construction of the Gibe III dam. UK aid-agency DFID has failed to exert its... Read more »
May 09
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Zimbabwe: Why Has Zanu-PF Stayed in Power For so Long? [analysis]
How has Mugabe retained power for so long and what are the chances of ZANU-PF peacefully giving it up in the event that they lose the upcoming election? Read more »
May 07
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Africa: How Unreliable Data Skews the China Debate [analysis]
Following the launch of a new China-Africa aid database, many different professions will draw on the findings. However, its unreliable sources may dangerously influence public... Read more »
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Africa: 'Structural Adjustment Programmes Worked in Africa' - World Bank [interview]
Chief Economist of the World Bank's Africa division, Shantanayan Devarajan, speaking to Think Africa Press, credits 'Africa Rising' in part to World Bank and IMF policies. Read more »
May 03
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Libya: Sarkozy and Libya - a Friendship in Trouble? [analysis]
Nicolas Sarkozy was cheered in Tripoli on a recent visit. But the former French president could soon fall from grace if his alleged dark dealings with Gadaffi come to light. Read more »
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Africa: Speaking Out Against Child Marriage
Child marriage has been missing from international development agendas. The time is ripe for that to change. Read more »
May 02
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Africa: How China's Cheap Phones Make Their Way to the Continent [analysis]
Nathan Road is Hong Kong's busiest shopping street. It is lined with skyscrapers and decorated with neon signs of every size, colour and shape. Most of the logos are familiar:... Read more »
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Libya: Political Islam in Post-Gaddafi Libya [analysis]
Could the failure of mainstream Islamist groups in Libya give anti-democratic and violent groups the space to breathe? Read more »
May 01
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Somalia: Will London Respond to Somalia's Needs? [analysis]
50 Countries will meet in London on May 7 to support the nation-building project in Somalia. It is crucial that women, children and displaced people are at the forefront of the... Read more »
April 30
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Africa: Funky Pack [music review]
The return of a funk gem from C.S. Crew, Nigeria's unsung session musicians. Read more »
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Western Sahara: Africa's Last Colony
After a twenty year impasse, it could take a 'Sahrawi Spring' for the Western Sahara to finally gain self-determination. Read more »
April 29
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Nigeria: The Forgotten Empire - the Walls of Benin [analysis]
Collectors may be interested in artefacts from the era, but the legacy of the Walls of Benin has largely been forgotten. Read more »
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Kenya: Supreme Court's Disappointing Judgment [analysis]
The Supreme Court's judgment regarding Kenya's 2013 election leaves many questions unanswered and provides little motivation for electoral improvements in the future. Read more »
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