Uganda is in the thick of things when it comes to the illegal trade in ivory. It is a transit country for the trade and in the last five years it’s been listed as one of the 10 countries linked to the most active trade flows. Kristof Titeca highlights what he found tracking the smuggling networks in Uganda and surrounding countries. He argues that understanding locations like border towns and middlemen can provide valuable insights into tackling the problem.

In cities and towns across South Africa, the scene is the same: historically white and well-resourced schools tend to boast excellent sports facilities, while pupils at schools in poorer areas play on dusty fields with little equipment. Apartheid’s dividing lines remain in place. Francois Cleophas explores the history and suggests that understanding it is crucial to creating real change.