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Will former president Khama push his old party out of power?
Botswana elections.The upcoming elections may put Botswana’s much-praised political freedom and good governance to the test. For the first time in 53 years, the ruling party is not predicted to be the clear winner.
"A recognition of Africa’s capacity to solve its own problems"
The Nobel Peace Prize. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is this year’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate. NAI head of research Victor Adetula thinks it has great symbolic value for how the rest of the world now sees Africa – an Africa that is capable of providing solutions to...
Low voter turnout predicted in Mozambique
Mozambique elections. Natural disasters, corruption scandals and terrorist attacks — Mozambique has had its share of calamities over the past few years. According to political scientist Salvador Forquilha, they may affect voter turnout at the elections on 15 October, but...
Isolationist legacy echoes in xenophobic attacks
South Africa violence. The latest wave of violence against foreigners in South Africa has provoked tension across the continent. According to Nordic Africa Institute visiting professor Eghosa Osaghae, the fear of outsiders is a legacy of the nation’s long isolation during...
Universities not always best for political scientists
Democracy. Private research institutes can be particularly important for political scientists in struggling democracies in Africa, according to NAI researcher Liisa Laakso.
Protecting a research archive from being lost
Library. Old paper glue is destroying thousands of documents in a large research archive. In order to preserve the collection, the Nordic Africa Institute’s library is now scanning each and every document.
Nigeria-Benin quarrel shows limitations of free trade
Economy. Since the end of August, Nigeria has kept its border with Benin closed to curb rice smuggling. According to the government, it is a measure to boost domestic rice production.
Weak government presence in slum areas
Urban development. Almost half of the urban population in sub-Saharan Africa live in informal settlements. For the some 85 000 people living in Makoko in Lagos, Nigeria, government intervention is almost nil.
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Inclusive development
Obstacles for disability-inclusive development in African cities
Urban planning. Early introduction of disability studies into schools could play a role in foregrounding disability in mainstream debates. This is one of the recommendations in a new policy note on how urban design can be made more inclusive for people with...
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