The Outcomes of HIV/AIDS: Increase in Poverty
Since the outbreak of Ebola, it seems as though we have not heard much about HIV/AIDS around the world. As one of…
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Africa
The Rise of Coups D’État: Kenya vs. Burkina Faso
Between 1952 and the 1990s, there were over 71 attempted and successful military coups d’état in Africa . Depending…
Labour Focus: Egypt
Instead of doing one long overview of labour movements in developing countries I have decided to zoom in to a…
Insight into a Humanitarian Crisis: The Ebola Outbreak
West Africa entered the world stage in March of 2014 with the deadly outbreak of Ebola virus disease, or…
“Black Monday”: What China’s Economic Slowdown Means for Africa
On August 24th, or what is now being referred to as China’s “Black Monday”, the Shanghai Composite Exchange…
The Prospects of Democratic Consolidation in Tunisia
The recent elections mark a milestone in Tunisia's transitional democracy. For many, the success story of the…
MIR Interview: Kapil Kapoor
Kapil Kapoor is the Director of Strategy at the African Development Bank (AfDB). Prior to joining the AfDB, he…
The Hard Truth of China’s Soft Power: Chinese Aid in Africa
In recent years, China has emerged as a significant economic and political player in Africa, committing $75…