To Fund African Development, Curb the Looting of African Wealth
Where does Africa’s stolen wealth end up? Among other places, Trump Tower.
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Kenya’s Refugee Reporters
"We need more than rations," explains Asrat, who came to a refugee camp in Kenya from Ethiopia. "We want to express our views and be heard."
How Sudan’s Protesters Upped the Ante, and Forced al-Bashir from Power
Many have described the Sudanese uprising as a “bread protest” against a rise in inflation. In fact the Sudanese people took to the streets for much more than a struggling economy, or the price of bread. They have been calling for freedom, peace, justice and the downfall of the regime. And they have finally won.
The People’s Uprising in Algeria: A View From the Streets
Algeria's longest serving president stepped down last week following massive protests against his rule. "Bouteflika's resignation is a first step. He embodies the system. Now the struggle to build a new Algeria will continue," said activist Fares Kader Affak.
The Eritrean Diaspora is Unsettling its Autocratic Regime Through Social Media
Over their impatient Waiting for Godot, Eritreans have been deprived of their liberty, human dignity, and prosperity: the ratified constitution was shelved; military service made indefinite; businesses kept on hold; construction was banned; schools have been militarized; the only university was closed; the country has turned into a penitentiary state with numberless underground prisons, and the list goes on. Then to everyone’s surprise Godot arrived in July last year.
Prospects for Revolution in Africa’s 55 Countries
An overview of the current political situation in 55 African countries shows that many movements are making gains in the struggle against authoritarianism.