Obama takes swipe at Trump-style politics in South Africa speech: Former President Barack Obama warned Tuesday against the rise of “strongman politics” and criticized the nationalist style of politics embraced by President Trump. Without ever mentioning Mr. Trump by ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Obama warns against 'strongman politics' in speech after Trump news … [Read more...] about SA News: Obama takes swipe at Trump-style politics in South Africa speech
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African women are more active in politics in some countries than others | The Conversation
African women are more active in politics in some countries than others: Senegalese women queuing to vote at a polling station in Dakar Nic Bothma/EPAWomen are less likely than men to participate in politics in Africa. This gender gap affects everything from attending community meetings to contacting elected officials, joining others to raise public issues, expressing a … [Read more...] about African women are more active in politics in some countries than others | The Conversation
Politics and poverty caused past conflicts in East Africa — not climate change | The Conversation
Politics and poverty caused past conflicts in East Africa -- not climate change: Women looking for water in Sudan. Climate change can play a role in forcing people to migrate. ShutterstockIt seems obvious that climate change has – and will – cause human conflict and the mass movement of people. Look at the effects of the droughts in Syria, Darfur and Ethiopia. The former UN … [Read more...] about Politics and poverty caused past conflicts in East Africa — not climate change | The Conversation
South Africa is learning the ropes of coalition politics – and its inherent instability | The Conversation
South Africa is learning the ropes of coalition politics - and its inherent instability: Solly Msimanga, centre, the mayor of Tshwane, with Democratic Alliance national leader, Mmusi Maimane, right, celebrate winning the city in 2016. EPA/Kim LudbrookSouth Africa’s politics has entered largely uncharted terrain. Following the municipal elections in 2016 several political … [Read more...] about South Africa is learning the ropes of coalition politics – and its inherent instability | The Conversation
How Masekela’s journeys in exile shaped his music and politics | The Conversation
How Masekela's journeys in exile shaped his music and politics: Hugh Masekela's 30 years of exile began shortly after the Sharpeville Massacre. Lee Celano/ReutersThe world continues to pay tribute to the legendary Hugh Ramapolo Masekela who died on 23 January 2018. His journeys have reminded us that the itineraries of South African exiles — writers, journalists, … [Read more...] about How Masekela’s journeys in exile shaped his music and politics | The Conversation
