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The mass privatisation of mining and the turn to foreign direct investment in Africa has enabled large transnational corporations to dominate the sector. This has inevitably led to conflict with the 10 million artisanal and small-scale miners who depend on mining for their livelihoods. Ben Radley and Sara Geenen explain how a coalition between foreign corporate capital and the Congolese state hobbles the potential of the sector. And they suggest attention should be directed to the important role played by small-scale mining in African societies and economies.
Acceptance into the Rock + Roll Hall of Fame, which is based in Cleveland, Ohio in the US, is considered a great honour by artists who have to wait 25 years after the release of their first record even before being considered for induction. This year’s list of nominees includes Fela Kuti, alongside other big acts such as Tina Turner, Foo Fighters and Iron Maiden. Musicologist Sanya Osha admits to mixed feelings about Fela Kuti’s inclusion on the list. While it implies that the world is now ready to accept him in spite of his idiosyncrasies, there’s a danger that the prestigious institution could dilute his message and ideals.
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Rescuers work in Kamituga, South Kivu, at the entrance of one of the mines which collapsed following torrential rains trapping dozens of artisanal miners in September 2020.
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Ben Radley, University of Bath; Sara Geenen, University of Antwerp
The mass privatisation of mining and the turn to foreign direct investment has created conflict with small-scale miners.
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Nigerian musician Fela Kuti performs in Chicago in the US.
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Sanya Osha, Tshwane University of Technology
Fela's nomination and possible induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will come at a cost.
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