EU targets fragile West African fish stocks, despite protection laws: Fishing boats in Senegal. Fabian Plock/ShutterstockMost of the large fishing vessels that operate in West Africa are from distant water fishing nations – such as countries in the European Union (EU) and China and Russia. To get permission to fish in West African waters they form agreements in exchange for a … [Read more...] about EU targets fragile West African fish stocks, despite protection laws | The Conversation
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How colonial rule predisposed Africa to fragile authoritarianism | The Conversation
How colonial rule predisposed Africa to fragile authoritarianism: Zambian President Edgar Lungu's increasingly repressive government uses colonial-era laws to silence dissent. EFE-EPA/ EPA/Phillipe WojazerThe impact of colonial rule on sub-Saharan Africa continues to be the subject of intense debate and controversy. Barely a year goes by in the UK without a public figure … [Read more...] about How colonial rule predisposed Africa to fragile authoritarianism | The Conversation
Why Ramaphosa’s moment of hope is built on a fragile foundation | The Conversation
Why Ramaphosa's moment of hope is built on a fragile foundation: South Africa's new president, Cyril Ramaphosa has in his state of the nation speech inspired hope. Reuters/Ruvan BoshoffComing after the extended period of uncertainty in South Africa resulting from Jacob Zuma’s reluctance to resign, Cyril Ramaphosa’s first state of the nation speech restored dignity and … [Read more...] about Why Ramaphosa’s moment of hope is built on a fragile foundation | The Conversation
Why media freedom remains fragile in South Africa | The Conversation
Why media freedom remains fragile in South Africa: Demonstrators protest against the decision by the South African Broadcasting Corporation to stop airing violent protest scenes. Reuters/Mike HutchingsFour decades after the Black Wednesday crackdown on the media and the black consciousness movement, South Africa is a different country. Freedom of expression is guaranteed in … [Read more...] about Why media freedom remains fragile in South Africa | The Conversation
Is the Fragile States Index ‘fatally flawed’? | The Conversation
Is the Fragile States Index ‘fatally flawed’?: Idyllic Mauritius is the only African country ranked in the favourable category of ‘more stable’ in the latest survey on state fragility. Reuters/Darrin Zammit LupiOn June 27 2016 the eleventh edition of the Fragile States Index was published by the Fund for Peace. It came with the usual alarming findings from the developing world … [Read more...] about Is the Fragile States Index ‘fatally flawed’? | The Conversation
