Africa
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Track Record by George the Poet audiobook review – a heartfelt blend of the personal and political
The British-Ugandan writer looks back at his creative journey into a social landscape still defined by colonialism and inequality Fiona…
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Can Sudan’s Civilian Front Bring Peace?
On May 27, a broad cross-section of Sudanese civil society organizations met in Addis Ababa for the founding conference of the Coordination…
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What is Behind Kenya’s Protest Movement?
In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Meron Elias explains the roots of the discontent and calls for meaningful dialogue with…
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Guinea: Massacre Trial Awaits Landmark Verdict
Parties Request Reparations, Life Sentences, and Acquittals in Closing Arguments. (Brussels) – Judges are set to deliberate on a verdict…
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Yorùbá Boy Running by Biyi Bándélé review – a historic hero
Like the protagonist of Yorùbá Boy Running, Biyi Bándélé had been running from a young age. Helon Habila The Guardian…
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Halting the Catastrophic Battle for Sudan’s El Fasher
Concerted pressure is needed to get all sides to de-escalate. ICG It will be difficult, but bowing to fatalism would…
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Niger planned on China-backed oil pipeline — then troubles began
A China-backed pipeline that would make Niger an oil-exporting country is being threatened by an internal security crisis and a…
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On The Horizon: June – November 2024
It identifies key actors and dates to watch in support of global conflict prevention efforts. The information provided below relies…
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South African rand hits year-high, trades at R18 to the dollar
This milestone coincides with the country’s progress towards establishing an official Government of National Unity, with only a few steps…
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The Roots of Somalia’s Slow Piracy Resurgence
Crisis Group expert Omar Mahmood reports on the burning anger over illegal trawling that is driving some local fishermen to sympathise…
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A Big Week for Democracy: Elections in India, South Africa and Mexico
This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group experts Praveen Donthi, Pauline Bax and Falko Ernst about recent…
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South Africa’s president urges parties to find common ground in talks after election deadlock
His comments came in a speech straight after final election results were announced confirming that no party won a majority…
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Ruto in Washington: Kenya’s State Visit and the U.S.’s Africa Policy
This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group’s Africa director Murithi Mutiga about Kenyan President William Ruto’s visit…
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‘Realities of apartheid’: South African artist wins Deutsche Börse photography prize
Lebohang Kganye blends oral traditions, family photos and theatre in a ‘new and fresh way’ to trace personal history of…
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Nigerian activists condemn mass ‘forced marriages’ of 100 girls and young women
Petition launched to halt mass ceremony that organisers say is for 100 orphans whose parents were killed by gangs The…
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What’s at Stake in Kenyan President William Ruto’s State Visit to the U.S.?
In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Meron Elias examines what both sides hope to gain from a trip that comes…
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