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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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May 31, 2011
Sudan
Why Sudan’s Peace Is in Jeopardy
Hostilities in Sudan might be relieved by a deal hammered out by former South African president Thabo Mbeki, but ethnic and religious divides, resource battles, and looming southern independence rema…
February 10, 2012
Sub-Saharan Africa
Gay Rights in Africa
Unfortunately, much of sub-Saharan Africa is homophobic. Recent legislation, some proposed, some passed, condemns gay marriage and sometimes outlaws gay sexual activity. Nigeria, Uganda, and Liberia …
May 1, 2020
South Africa
Amid COVID-19 Pandemic in South Africa, Zuma One Step Closer to Justice
Easy to overlook among the COVID-19 headlines is a positive development involving the prosecution of former President Jacob Zuma.
December 12, 2013
Sub-Saharan Africa
South Africa’s President Zuma Booed at Mandela Memorial Service
President Jacob Zuma, who faces national elections in 2014, should be worried. He was booed at Nelson Mandela’s December 10 state memorial service. John Allen reports that according to a local news c…
November 11, 2011
Sub-Saharan Africa
Malema Suspended From ANC
Derek Hanekom (C), head of the ANC disciplinary panel, announces the verdict for Youth League leader Julius Malema at the party's head quarters in Johannesburg, November 10, 2011. (Siphewe Sibeko/Cou…
