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HIV/AIDS in Tanzania and the Plight of Homosexuals
For many Westerners, AIDS is something that is rarely thought about, and certainly not confronted on a regular…
Macron, Colonisation et Confusion
Emmanuel Macron, candidat centriste à l'élection présidentielle française, était en voyage à Alger ces 13 et 14…
Cameroon’s Internet Shutdown: A Violation of Free…
On January 17th, Internet services in the southwest, and northwest regions of Cameroon were shut down. While it has…
Somalia Elects “Cheese” to the Presidency
Somalia has been stuck in a consistent cycle of chaos and disorder for nearly three decades, but on Wednesday,…
Nigerian Government Bombs Refugee Camp: Another Failed…
After nearly a decade of fighting a bloody insurgency against this militant group, the Nigerian government has made…
The Gambia Welcomes First Democratic Transition of Power
After twenty-two years as president of The Gambia, and repeated refusals to accept his defeat in the recent…
The Forgotten Conflict of Burundi
Burundi, an African country located in the region of the Great Lakes, is going through a worrying crisis rapidly…
David Adjaye and Living Architecture
Despite its aesthetic affectations, urban architecture is far from a politically-detached art form. The city, as an…
The ICC’s Quest for Accountability Continues
While international convention has allowed states to punish global piracy since antiquity, perpetrators of genocide…
The Central African Republic: What Happens Now?
On Thursday, October 31st, 2016, France ended its operations and pulled its 2000 troops from the Central African…
South Africa’s Withdrawal from the ICC: A Potential…
On October 21st, 2016 South Africa decided to withdraw from the International Criminal Court following Burundi’s…
Is Zimbabwe on the Brink of Another Economic Crisis?
After considerable economic recovery and growth from 2009 to 2012, the Zimbabwean economy is projected to grow by…