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Africa

The crimes of others

Only two percent of Zambia's population speak English, but it is still the official language of instruction in the school. Colors of the Alphabet explores how this practice makes people silent.

Elections in Zimbabwe

Despite positive measures such as a new voter registration system and foreign election observers, it is questioned whether a free and fair election in Zimbabwe is realistic.

WTO's developmental dilemma

Norway is making a heroic effort to save the World Trade Organization (WTO). But to what extent is the WTO worthy of a rescue operation?

Warlords' post-democracies

How do the African rebel leaders succeed politically after the conflicts have subsided? Ten African scientists have looked into the matter.

Good value for money? 

There is intense debate in France and France-speaking Africa about the use of the CFA monetary unit.

Security for sale

The security agents in Africa contribute to the security of some, in certain areas and sometimes, but also mix roles.

The false peace

What are the dangers or sacrifices a single man or individual must face when all the fate of humanity is at stake?

Elite liberalism + mass nationalism = true

For political scientist Jean François Bayart, globalization and the development of national identity are complementary processes.

Our picture of Africa

Many feel uneasy about how Africa is presented and understood. Lately, there has been an interesting twist in this debate: African voices have seriously joined.

The middle class without funds

This is a very solid academic work where all the writers are critical – in part very critical – to this understanding of the middle class in Africa

Africa on the premise of Africans

It is a paradox that Africa is measured against Europe rather than being compared to itself and its own values. 

When the end is good, everything is great!

Seretse Khama and Ruth Williams were banished when they got married. Now their history is being used to uncover more abuses on the road to the self-determination of African colonial states.

Safari in familiar terrain

With his dark portrayal of wealthy Austrians and Germans on hunting safaris in Africa, Ulrich Seidl makes it a little too easy for himself.

Power is shifted in Africa

While the Arab Spring is characterized by stagnation, a quiet revolution is under way in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Third Period syndrome

2016 is a big election year, and so I don't aim for Donald Trump. 

Decay, dictatorship and anarchy

Implementation of the South Sudan peace agreement from August seems more impossible than ever.