Why some won't be celebrating Namibia's independence 29 years on: shutterstock Namibia’s South West African People’s Organisation (Swapo) is an exception among the liberation movements that became governments in Africa. As Namibia celebrates its 29th Independence Day on 21 March, it can look back on a period of increased consolidation of power. At the last elections in November … [Read more...] about Why some won’t be celebrating Namibia’s independence 29 years on | The Conversation
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Africa’s top film festival celebrates 50 years: what’s to celebrate, and learn | The Conversation
Africa's top film festival celebrates 50 years: what's to celebrate, and learn: The entrance to Fespaco's main venue, Cinema Burkina. Pier Paolo FrassinelliThere is no better place to assess the state of “auteur” African cinema than at its premier showcase, the biennial film festival in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. Popularly known by its acronym, Fespaco, the … [Read more...] about Africa’s top film festival celebrates 50 years: what’s to celebrate, and learn | The Conversation
Botswana joins list of African countries reviewing gay rights | The Conversation
Botswana joins list of African countries reviewing gay rights: The High Court in Botswana is deliberating on a motion to legalise same-sex relationships ShutterstockBotswana’s High Court is considering a challenge to the provisions of the penal code criminalising consensual same-sex relations in the country. It will hand down its judgment in June. The challenge raises similar … [Read more...] about Botswana joins list of African countries reviewing gay rights | The Conversation
Tanzanian farmers don’t vaccinate against foot and mouth disease. Here’s why | The Conversation
Tanzanian farmers don't vaccinate against foot and mouth disease. Here's why: Foot-and-mouth disease is endemic to Tanzania. Magdalena Paluchowska/ShutterstockFoot-and-mouth-disease is one of the world’s most contagious and economically damaging diseases. Infected animals develop lesions on the feet, mouth, and/or mammary glands which cause lameness, loss of appetite and … [Read more...] about Tanzanian farmers don’t vaccinate against foot and mouth disease. Here’s why | The Conversation
Study shows why African refugees stay put despite end to conflict at home | The Conversation
Study shows why African refugees stay put despite end to conflict at home: Tens of thousands fled the DRC during fighting between rebels and government troops. EFE/Dai KurowowaThe number of refugees in Africa has more than doubled between 2009 and 2016, from 2.1 million to 4.9 million, according to the World Bank. Old conflicts have continued and new ones have arisen, forcing … [Read more...] about Study shows why African refugees stay put despite end to conflict at home | The Conversation
