Drought, indigeneity and land conflict in Northern Kenya
Earlier in the year drought caused traditional herdsmen to steal pasture from landowners, burning down tourist lodges and grabbing the attention of the world media …
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Onwards and upwards for Tanzania after best 10 years in history
Economically, Tanzania has enjoyed the best 10 years in its history and most importantly,this has resulted in improved living standards for the people. But there …
Life in a state of emergency
With the clampdown on the internet, restrictions on movement, and ethnic tensions growing, James Jeffrey finds that the ouzo in the dives around the Piazza …
Delayed democracy: 12 things you need to know about the Somalia elections
Election officials in the capital Mogadishu announced this week they were pushing back elections from October to November due to security issues and administrative problems. …
Scramble in the Horn
How Ethiopia’s search for a permanent port is reshaping trade and power in the Horn of Africa.
Tanzania Rising
New president John Magufuli’s determination to transform his country from regional laggard to integration champion has borne early fruit. But Dar es Salaam must take …
