Returning migrants to The Gambia: the political, social and economic costs: Gambian refugees on a wooden boat. Thousands of Africans make the perilous journey across the Mediterranean each year hoping for a better life in Europe. Emma Farge/ReutersHardly a day goes by without a discussion on the migrants (including refugees) who have entered Europe in large numbers since 2015. … [Read more...] about Returning migrants to The Gambia: the political, social and economic costs | The Conversation
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Kenya’s history of political violence: colonialism, vigilantes and militias | The Conversation
Kenya’s history of political violence: colonialism, vigilantes and militias: A supporter of the opposition leader Raila Odinga faces off against riot police officers during a protest in Nairobi. Dai Kurokawa/EPAThe Supreme Court decision to nullify Kenya’s presidential election and hold a new poll has reignited fears that the country could descend into violence. Kenya … [Read more...] about Kenya’s history of political violence: colonialism, vigilantes and militias | The Conversation
MKMVA: Support for no confidence motion against Mashaba is political
MKMVA: Support for no confidence motion against Mashaba is political: Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba is accusing the MKMVA of trying to rally support to unseat him because of allegations of tender manipulation against some of its members. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Mogoeng: Criticism from political leaders must be factual: Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng … [Read more...] about MKMVA: Support for no confidence motion against Mashaba is political
The thin line between electoral credibility and political stability in Kenya | The Conversation
The thin line between electoral credibility and political stability in Kenya: President Uhuru Kenyatta and contender Raila Odinga in happier times. The two are now embroiled in a bitter political contest. Reuters/Thomas MukoyaAfter a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated Kenya’s August 8 presidential election, the country now finds itself in a moral predicament between … [Read more...] about The thin line between electoral credibility and political stability in Kenya | The Conversation
Political irrationality is ruining South Africa, but can still be stopped | The Conversation
Political irrationality is ruining South Africa, but can still be stopped: President Jacob Zuma was slammed as being irrational for the recent cabinet reshuffle. GCISIn popular conceptions of what it means to be human is the universal notion that our species - homo sapiens - is essentially rational. It’s commonly believed that as rational beings, our thoughts and actions are … [Read more...] about Political irrationality is ruining South Africa, but can still be stopped | The Conversation
