Why East and West Africans are in favour of integration, and others aren't: Trucks wait at the no man's land on the Kenyan-Tanzanian border. Attitudes towards cross-border movements differ widely. Reuters/Noor KhamisThis year’s Africa Day message from African Union Commission chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma affirms the organisation’s commitment to political and economic … [Read more...] about Why East and West Africans are in favour of integration, and others aren’t | The Conversation
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African governments aren’t taxing the rich. Why they should | The Conversation
One of the ways that super-rich individuals in Africa are evading tax is through keeping their money in offshore accounts. Goya Bauwens/Flickr, CC BY-NCA great deal of attention has been paid to the obstacles African governments face in effectively taxing the profits of transnational corporations. African governments are frequently urged to widen their tax bases by reducing … [Read more...] about African governments aren’t taxing the rich. Why they should | The Conversation
China’s Confucius Institutes aren’t perfect but have much to offer Africa | The Conversation
Confucius Institutes offer China a chance to teach people around the world about the country's language and culture. ShutterstockInfrastructure development and economic cooperation will probably dominate discussions during the first ever Forum on China-Africa Co-operation on African soil. But education also features on the agenda. This is an important opportunity to reflect … [Read more...] about China’s Confucius Institutes aren’t perfect but have much to offer Africa | The Conversation
African cities aren’t keeping up with the demand for basic toilets | The Conversation
Poor sanitation leads to diseases like malnutrition and stunted growth in children. It also makes them sick and unable to attend school. Finbarr O'Reilly/ReutersOver the last 15 years, 68 million people gained access to improved sanitation in urban areas in sub-Saharan Africa. This is a big achievement. But in the same period the urban population grew by an estimated 167 … [Read more...] about African cities aren’t keeping up with the demand for basic toilets | The Conversation
