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The deaths of four American soldiers in Niger last year drew the world’s attention to foreign troops in the West African country. Since then a number of countries, including the US, have quietly extended their military footprint across the region. Craig Bailie explains why Niger is so significant.
Botswana is home to the highest number of elephants in Africa. Until recently it had an enviable reputation for being a safe haven. But the discovery of dozens of carcasses around the Okavango Delta wildlife sanctuary, some reportedly poached, points to a worrying change. Ross Harvey explains.
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The people of Niger have been protesting against the presence of foreign troops in their country.
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Craig Bailie, Stellenbosch University
The build-up of foreign armed forces does not bode well for the citizens of Niger.
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Environment + Energy
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Ross Harvey, South African Institute of International Affairs
Botswana has been an unparalleled elephant conservation success story. That seems to be changing.
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Business + Economy
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Imraan Valodia, University of the Witwatersrand; David Francis, University of the Witwatersrand
South Africans debating the zero rating of certain products for VAT purposes must realise it isn't a panacea for poor people and should be accompanied by other policies.
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Claire Marriott, University of Brighton
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Gideon Cohn-Postar, Northwestern University
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Chip Colwell, University of Colorado Denver
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