Though the economies of many African countries are dominated by minorities, politicians often choose to accept the benefits Between “Brexit” and Donald Trump, 2016 seems to be a year of political rewards for those who...
Dr Alain Tschudin
Migration, identity and belonging in contemporary Africa
The lived experiences of migrants in Africa tell stories of isolationism and segregation within host countries Africa’s long history of migration and population movements is well documented. Since the pre-colonial era,...
Life beyond Mugabe?
Unhappiness between former liberation parties continues to bedevil Zimbabwean politics Zimbabwe has two main ethnic groups, the Shona and the Ndebele, as well as smaller groups such as the Tonga, Kalanga, Venda, Ndau...
Rejection of the ‘Bayindi’
Third and fourth generation Ugandan Indians contribute to the economy but are seen as unwelcome outsiders Indians, says 26-year-old...
Lessons for Africa
In the context of deep ethnic divisions and conflicts on the African continent perhaps Namibia is getting some important things right When Hage Geingob was declared the ruling South West Africa People’s Organisation...
Divided since 1963
Ethnic factionalism in Kenya results in skewed allocation of resources and opportunities towards majority tribespeople Last year three Kenyan universities closed indefinitely after a poisonous division emerged between...
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