African Politics
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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
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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
Trending
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When India was a ‘land of diamonds’, Russian tsars eagerly tried to build ties with Aurangzeb
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Watch: MS Dhoni’s CSK complete fairytale comeback to IPL in 2018 as Shane Watson scores epic ton
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Two plaques in Srirangapatna claim to mark the spot where Tipu Sultan died. Which one is accurate?
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Geetanjali Shree’s ‘Tomb of Sand’, translated by Daisy Rockwell, wins International Booker Prize
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Behind Gyanvapi’s women petitioners, a network of men who have long fought for Hindutva causes
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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
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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
Video
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‘You are doing nothing’: Democrat leader interrupts Texas governor at press conference over gun laws
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‘Single biggest learning experience of my life’: Rahul Gandhi about father Rajiv’s assassination
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Watch: Indo-Tibetan border police play nostalgic childhood game after snowfall in Himachal Pradesh
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Watch: New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern explains how her country implemented gun control
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Watch: This girl with an amputated leg has to hop to school on one foot in a Bihar town
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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
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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
The Reel
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‘Anek’ review: Political thriller muddles its way through the North East
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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ review: Flights of nostalgia
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‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ actor Ray Liotta dies at 67
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Watch: Partition, art and the idea of home in short film ‘The Miniaturist Of Junagadh’
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Watch: ‘The Gray Man’ stars Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Dhanush and Ana de Armas
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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
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Will new ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa be able to save South Africa from a bleak future?
South Africa's likely next president must face down entrenched corruption, a stagnant economy, and a restive middle class.
Stephen Chan, The Conversation
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After Mugabe, all eyes are on Museveni: How long can he cling to power in Uganda?
As a young radical in the 1980s, Museveni publicly scorned African rulers who clung to power.
Justin Willis, The Conversation, Gabrielle Lynch, The Conversation & Nic Cheeseman, The Conversation
The Field
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French Open, Day 5 wrap: Iga Swiatek, Daniil Medvedev cruise to third round, Simona Halep ousted
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IPL 2022, Qualifier 2 preview: Battle Royal as Rajasthan and Bangalore look for a spot in final
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French Open: Alcaraz admits ‘pressure’ on him after epic comeback against Albert Ramos-Vinolas
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Hockey, Asia Cup: India defeat Indonesia 16-0 to sneak into Super 4s ahead of Pakistan
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WT20 Challenge, Trailblazers vs Velocity as it happened: Navgire’s knock takes VEL into final