perspectives

Another coup in Madagascar is not surprising to most. 75% of the country’s population live in poverty and electricity and water have become luxuries in the tropical island nation. Famed for its biodiversity and natural beauty, Madagascar’s political history is defined by faltering democracy and recurring coups. Having gained independence from France in 1960 Madagascar has not enjoyed political stability; leaders have been assassinated, elections have been rigged, and the mil

By Reuben Gilhooley Since its post-war imperial decline, France has held a phantom grip over its former African holdings. Though flags...

By Joakim Mol Romero Although the English and French have historically loved a quarrel, the long peace that has existed between the...

By Jack Keen Wildlife translocation is a practice aimed at protecting endangered species and restoring ecosystems by deliberately moving...

By Joakim Mol Romero For the vast majority of South Africa’s modern political history, the idea that the African National Congress (ANC)...

Examining an energy company's internal affairs is usually not the most riveting endeavour, but South Africa’s Electricity Supply...

By Emma Cowen The self-proclaimed republic of Somaliland started the year with a bang as it struck a deal with Ethiopia on New Year’s...

BY TAYLOR GREEN France has had a vast grasp looming over the African continent for the longest time. The shadow of this nation has been...

BY SELMA SAIK President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal suggested his country should offer a long-overdue apology for its role in the...

By JAZIR MOHAMMED COP27 was inevitably filled with chaos, indecision, empty objectives and fossil fuel delegates— lots of fossil fuel...