Shared Interest at 30 – A Milestone Celebration
Shared Interest hosted its 30th Anniversary Voices of Change Gala on Monday, April 29, 2024 at The Lighthouse at Pier Sixty-One in New York City. The Voices of Change Gala
South Sudan: ‘Disappeared’ Critic Resurfaces
Spate of Forced Disappearances Points Up Need to Reform Security Agency The reappearance in a South Sudan court of a former refugee who had been forcibly disappeared more than a
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Chad’s Election on May 6 Appears not to Offer Voters a Choice
There has never been a free and fair election in Chad, and this one looks set to continue in that tradition. Mr. Déby — known by his nickname, Kaka —
Washington’s Influence on the African Continent is Waning
It is being edged out by Beijing, new polling from Gallup shows. The US and China are racing to establish dominance on the African continent, a rivalry “centered on many
It’s Especially Pricey to Send Money to sub-Saharan Africa
For particular combinations of countries, fee percentages can climb well into the double digits. One reason for high fees is inconsistent regulation. Within Africa a payment company can’t use a
South Africa has Potential to Become a Leader in High Purity Manganese Sulfate Production
The country has the world’s largest manganese reserves; however, the International Manganese Institute estimates only 2% of the manganese ore produced within the country is locally processed. The Manganese Metal
Nigeria Welcomes a Museum like No Other
The John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, which describes itself as “a fitting symbol of the multiplicity of identities in the metropolis”, is in the Onikan area, the
New Report Shows Thriving Market for Used and Refurbished Smartphones in Africa
According to the report by Canalys, Apple iPhones have a significant presence in channels selling used smartphones in the Middle East, closely followed by Samsung’s premium series and select Chinese
The Unique Challenges and Opportunities that Define Africa’s Innovation Landscape
At the forefront of this narrative lies the imperative of seeding research-based innovations—a strategic endeavour that holds the key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential. Unlike their counterparts in advanced economies,
Tunisian Farmers Switch Tactics to Beat Rising Temperatures
Drought has had a severe impact on the olive harvest in Tunisia, resulting in exploding olive oil prices. Farmers are finding ways to adapt to extreme weather, such as switching
HRW has Released Crucial Archives from the 1994 Genocide
They reveal ignored warnings that could have saved lives. These warnings by rights defenders highlight their vital role in safeguarding communities. Thirty years on, civil society groups are intensifying efforts
The Complex Relationship of the Jilobi Forest and Swati Communities
The rivalries, which date back to the 1980s among the chiefdoms of Maphungwane, Tikhuba and Lukhetseni, posed a grave threat to the diversity of the Jilobi Forest, according to environmentalists.