This Week in Africa
Jeffrey PallerDemocracy, Development, Daily Life
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“[It’s hard] leaving your home birthplace and going to a new place. Being mistreated in that new place makes it harder to bear.” – Senegalese street trader Khadim Ndiaye, in New York
Conflict in Ethiopia
60 Orthodox Chr...
This Week in Africa
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“You can announce industrial parks, court investors and build factory shells. Eventually somebody has to provide reliable electricity, water, roads, customs services and broadband.” – Marie-Noelle O. Nwokolo
Ethiopia’s w...
This Week in Africa
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“You live knowing you’re in danger. But if you don’t do something about it, nobody will.” – Job Kiija, leader of Innovations for Democratic Engagement and Action in Uganda
Political development in DR Congo
We finally ha...
This Week in Africa
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“If your land is at peace, my homeland, you are desirable. But in July and August bombs fell on your land instead of rain. Those who decided on war for you, my country, may they lose their eyes.” -- Mulat Hayelom’s “Selam...
This Week in Africa
I had a great time at #ABMI 2026 in Cape Town. Here is the week in Africa:
Quote of the week
“It would be a mistake to characterize political stability and conflict in Ethiopia as being caused by any single leader. Removing Abiy from powe...
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