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Kenya’s President William Ruto has withdrawn his government’s highly controversial finance bill and its proposed tax hikes. This followed widespread demonstrations across the country in which tens of thousands of mostly young protesters took to the streets. But will the move appease Kenyans? Kathleen Klaus explains why the grievances run far deeper than the bill.
During Kenya’s protests, several people were killed and hundreds were injured by the police forces who used live bullets, water cannons and tear gas. Here we share some of the articles academics have written for us about Kenya’s police, providing deep insights into the force’s history of violence and why attempts to reform it haven’t worked.
South Africans are adjusting to political uncertainty on steroids. Talks to nail down a government of national unity after the ruling African National Congress lost its majority in recent elections have been dragging on for two weeks. Every day brings new leaked updates layered with rumour and speculation. For some the protracted - and tense - process bodes ill. But Brian Levy has a refreshingly different take. The changes underway could well herald a turning
point in the country’s fortunes, engendering hope and in its wake the potential for economic renewal.
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Kathleen Klaus, Uppsala University
Kenyans, particularly young ones, are fed up with rising prices as well as being ignored, of corruption and of the conspicuous consumption of politicians.
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Brian Levy, Johns Hopkins University
In the wake of South Africa’s electoral surprises and their aftermath, a new dawn of hope may just be possible.
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Moina Spooner, The Conversation
Kenya’s police have a long history of using excessive force.
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Stella Ifeanyi Smith, Mountain Top University
Nigeria is prone to a variety of factors that lead to recurring cholera outbreaks.
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Bob Baulch, RMIT University Vietnam
Malawi has lost an energetic, inspirational and progressive future leader.
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From our international editions
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Amin Naeni, Deakin University
The regime’s primary objective in this week’s election is to increase voter turnout. This has led many to use Western social media platforms in an attempt to engage with younger people.
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Matthew Powers, University of Washington
Whether you’re a reporter, a teacher or a nurse, it’s becoming more difficult to find meaning in your work.
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Richard Thomas, Swansea University
It’s a fairytale ride for Afghanistan’s talented cricketers. But women remain excluded.
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Emilie El Khoury, Queen's University, Ontario
Hezbollah’s recent release of drone footage taken inside Israel appears designed to send a message that the armed group can cause serious damage in the event of a full-scale war.
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Enrico Bonadio, City, University of London; Bryan Khan, Università di Torino; Sonjah Stanley Niaah, The University of the West Indies
The legal action means thousands of songs may be deemed in violation of copyright. This would establish a precedent for future copyright claims based on popular rhythms.
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