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Travel within Africa has in large part become conflated with economic migration towards Europe. In reality, 80% of Sub-Saharan migrants who leave their homes are merely moving between countries on the continent. Julien Brachet explains how the West’s migration fears are being played out across the Sahara, with Niger as the latest border guard for Europe.
Kenya is ranked among the most corrupt countries in the world. Billions of shillings have been stolen from the government over the past few years, and stories about “grand corruption” dominate headlines. Odongo Kodongo writes about the economic implications of this widespread graft.
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Hundreds of activists protest against corruption in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Odongo Kodongo, University of the Witwatersrand
As news of mega corruption scandals continue to dominate headlines in Kenya, the economy has taken a major hit.
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Politics + Society
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Julien Brachet, Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD)
As in the Mediterranean, travel through the Sahara is difficult and unnecessarily dangerous by increased checks and control.
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Environment + Energy
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Sikhulumile Sinyolo, Human Sciences Research Council
South Africa's smallholder farmers face major obstacles but being in groups can help them.
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Health + Medicine
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Jean-Benoit Falisse, University of Edinburgh; Serena Masino, University of Westminster
In countries where health systems are limited, collaboration between traditional healers and health professionals may help fill the gaps.
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From our international editions
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Karen Douglas, University of Kent
Conspiracy theories have always existed but the internet fuels them in new ways.
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Selin Malkoc, The Ohio State University
You might think you've made your day more efficient – but it can actually affect what you accomplish during your unstructured time.
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Elizabeth Oglesby, University of Arizona
Immigrant raids can cause long-term community trauma. The raids can also lead to new political alliances that reshape the meaning of community.
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