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Mass migrant return from Ceuta as Eldorado myth shattered by racism, violence, and abuse

The bulk majority of the near 60,000 migrants- mostly young Moroccans- who crossed into the Spanish-held enclave of Ceuta this week have streamed back home. Their hopes of a better life in Europe were crushed by hunger, hostility, violence and the harsh realization that conditions on the other side of the colonial barrier were worse […]

Is Uganda’s Museveni preparing his son for succession?

Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni promoted his 49-year-old son to top commander of the army, in a move that signals he is preparing him to succession. Museveni’s son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has been touring the country to “spread patriotism” among Ugandans, in a clear violation of a law that bans serving army officers from partaking in […]

Experts urge African nations to shift to local currencies for trade and transactions

Experts at a recent 57th Conference of African Ministers of Finance emphasized the need for African governments to prioritize local currencies for trade and transactions. Hanan Morsy, chief economist of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, highlighted that reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar would protect Africa’s economies from external financial shocks. Africa’s use of […]