November 29, 2012
Africa: In the House of the Interpreter
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 »
November 28, 2012
Zambia: Political Violence Threatens Stability
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
In large-scale land acquisitions, local communities are often insufficiently compensated, under-consulted, and left with their livelihoods threatened. Read more »
Somalia: Understanding Somali Piracy on Land and Sea
While many are celebrating the decline of piracy, its root causes must be understood and addressed if progress is to be lasting. Read more »
November 27, 2012
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 »
Zimbabwe: Political Intimidation in Zimbabwe
A secretly-filmed video acquired by Think Africa Press reveals political intimidation in Mudzi District Read more »
November 26, 2012
Congo-Kinshasa: Could Rwanda's Alleged Support for M23 Backfire?
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 »
Kenya: Ethnic and Economic Grievances Underlie Violence in Eastleigh
Are retaliatory attacks against ethnic Somalis in Nairobi's Eastleigh neighbourhood likely to be repeated as we approach elections? Read more »
Africa: An Interview With Nigerian Poet Uche Umez
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 »
November 25, 2012
Africa: Slow Progress in Ending Violence Against Women
Sustained by institutional, cultural and structural discrimination, violence against women continues, with Africa particularly badly affected. Read around the subject with Think… Read more »
November 23, 2012
Congo-Kinshasa: Rebels Consolidate Control in East
Having captured Goma, and claiming to hold Sake, what will M23's next move be? 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 »
Africa: Reimagining Child Soldiers in International Law
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 »
South Africa: "Corrective Rape" and Other Questions
The spoken word poet and performance activist explains her work and her experiences of being a 'butch lesbian' in South Africa. Read more »
Africa: Healthcare Desperately Needs a Shot in the Arm
Underfunded, under-resourced, and avoided by those who can afford to go abroad, African healthcare urgently needs an overhaul. Read more »
November 22, 2012
Nigeria: Rolling Out Kangaroo Mother Care
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
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?
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 »
November 21, 2012
Africa: Informing the People - Oil Contracts Demystified
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 »
Rwanda: Should Rwanda Be on the UN Security Council?
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 »
November 20, 2012
Tanzania: Hostility Grows in Zanzibar
Amidst high unemployment and inequality, grievances on the island of Zanzibar are growing, often targeted at mainland Tanzania. Read more »
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 »
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 »
November 19, 2012
Mali: Ethnic Violence Threatens North
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 »