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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Readers’ comments: Freedom to choose religion is constitutional, but does not include missionaries
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Reading list for young readers: The 12 books shortlisted for the 2023 Neev Book Awards
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Who are CVC Capital Partners? Meet the new owners of Ahmedabad franchise in IPL
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Why a Tamil sceptre handed over by Mountbatten lies at the heart of Modi’s new Parliament
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A frozen moment of resilience shows how India’s women have been betrayed in their hope for justice
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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: Salman Khan dances with Norwegian dance group Quick Style at an award show in Abu Dhabi
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Watch: Water in Venice’s Grand Canal mysteriously turns bright green, authorities launch probe
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Watch: Mobile tower knocked down by powerful winds during thunderstorm in Nagaur, Rajasthan
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Watch: Dog learns to play peek-a-boo with human
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Watch: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s qawwali tribute to Sidhu Moose Wala on his first death anniversary
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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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‘Chitrakut’ review: A wandering tour of complicated relationships
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Start the week with a film: The documentary ‘Tina’ is a tribute to an irrepressible spirit
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‘Citadel’ review: Secrets, lies and banality
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‘City of Dreams’ season 3 review: Political drama is running out of ways to deliver the shocks
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‘Jogira Sara Ra Ra’ review: Funny in bits and bobs
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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 2023: ‘B Sai Sudharsan in beast mode’ — Reactions to GT batter’s whirlwind knock in final vs CSK
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Watch, IPL 2023: MS Dhoni shows off lightning-fast reflexes to stump Shubman Gill
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IPL 2023 Final, GT vs CSK live: Rain stops play; Sai Sudharsan’s epic 96 powers Gujarat to 214/4
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ICC WTC final: Jaiswal replaces Gaikwad in India's reserves, Australia include fit Hazlewood
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Team-spirit and momentum: Why volleyball players celebrate nearly each point won with gusto