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COVID-19 and repression will fuel new African protests

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AFRICA

This has led to a greater focus on digital strategies and the rise of ‘personal’ or ‘patchwork’ protests in which individuals share images on social media of themselves making…

Political value of social media will rise in Africa

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AFRICA

Relatively low internet penetration rates (an average of 40% across the continent) and stark differences in digital access within and across states mask social media’s increasing…

Elite tourism threatens Masai livelihoods in Tanzania

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TANZANIA

The initiative has been met with fierce protests, leading to forced evictions and widespread violence against local Masai communities.

Youth unemployment will drive African migration

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AFRICA

In many African states, youth employment is stubbornly high. Moreover, many of those getting jobs receive such low wages that they continue to live in poverty.

Tanzania’s general election ushers in one-party state

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TANZANIA

His ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party also secured a large majority in the National Assembly. Although CCM’s win was no surprise, the huge margins of victory across all…

Burundi leader's defiance raises odds of escalation

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BURUNDI

At least 18 people are known to have died in a series of protests that followed President Pierre Nkurunziza's April 25 announcement that he would run for a third term in June 26…

Social media will be key Nigerian poll battleground

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NIGERIA

Nigerian social media.

East Africa politics mars region's crisis role

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EAST AFRICA

Opposition parties reject the new dates, stating that their main demand is for Nkurunziza to step down before polls take place. The new dates adhere to East African Community…

Politics and medical realities may collide in Tanzania

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TANZANIA

Tanzania's COVID-19 policy response.

Domestic factors shape third-term volatility in Africa

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AFRICA

Recent events have confirmed the level of disunity among Burundi's armed forces, following over two weeks of popular protest against President Pierre Nkurunzinza's intention to…