African Politics
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Explainer: Why Sudan’s army is fighting its paramilitary forces
Nearly 200 people have died in the violence.
Christopher Tounsel, The Conversation
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DR Congo protestors are attacking UN peacekeepers – but nation’s rulers share blame for the chaos
De-escalating violence in the country’s eastern region and finding long-term solutions to peace is the government’s responsibility.
Delphin R Ntanyoma, The Conversation
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Sudan’s coup has put regional security at risk. It’s time for the world to act
The interests of the country’s competing groups reach well beyond its borders and connect with other major conflicts globally.
Anne L Bartlett, The Conversation
Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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How Guwahati became the second-most polluted city in the world
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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TISS suspended Dalit PhD scholar for protesting Centre’s policies, alleges student body
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Why the latest violence in South Africa is an uprising of elites – and not of the people
While the scale of the conflict may be new, its origins are not.
Steven Friedman, The Conversation
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In Nigeria, the nexus between music and politics shows how corruptible art is
The recent #EndSARS protests have highlighted that the country’s leaders and celebrities are obsessed with international media.
Garhe Osiebe, The Conversation
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Sudan crisis: US and Ethiopia step up efforts to defuse tension between military and protestors
The US has appointed veteran diplomat Donald Booth its special envoy to the African country, where at least 60 pro-democracy protestors were killed last week.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Music has always played a role in catalysing political change in Sudan
Songs provided motivation and guidance to protesters during their uprising against Omar al-Bashir.
Mohamed A. Satti, The Conversation
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How the military autocrat Omar al-Bashir stayed in power in Sudan for 30 years
The president’s recipe of repression and handouts worked for a long time. But finally, it was something as simple as bread that led to his downfall.
Martin Plaut, The Conversation
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Robert Mugabe is gone, but Zimbabwe is far from being a democracy
The country’s new leader, Emmerson Mnangagwa, is turning out to be as repressive as the deposed dictator.
Steven Feldstein, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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A vicious online propaganda war that includes fake news is being waged in Zimbabwe ahead of polls
Zimbabwe's upcoming elections potentially marks the start of a new order in the country, where the stakes are extremely high.
Dumisani Moyo, The Conversation
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Blame politicians, not Mandela, for South Africa’s unfinished business
Mandela continues to serve as a rare example of a principled politician committed to forgiveness and reconciliation.
Matthew Graham, The Conversation
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Zuma finally falls on his sword – but not before threatening to take the house down with him
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has resigned, paving the way for major changes in the country.
Richard Calland, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock power Lucknow to comfortable win over Chennai
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Aman loses in semi-final as Indian men fail to win Paris quotas
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go