Mugabe’s downfall: End of an era or palace coup?

Mugabe’s downfall: End of an era or palace coup?

Robert Mugabe made the fatal error of ditching allies. But the downfall of the despot has a significance beyond Zimbabwe’s borders. Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (R) and his wife, Grace, arrive at a political rally in Harare, Zimbabwe, 8 November...

In the end, Zimbabwe’s Mugabe had to blink

In the end, Zimbabwe’s Mugabe had to blink

At 93, it was normal that Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe had lost some of his faculties. Relinquishing power was his most level-headed action for years. Robert Mugabe, who resigned as Zimbabwe’s president on Tuesday, at the closing ceremony of the 28th Southern African...

While Africa grows, Congo’s torment endures

While Africa grows, Congo’s torment endures

Many African countries have cast off the painful legacy of colonialism. But Congo remains mired in horror, violence, corruption and misgovernment. The body of a man killed during election protests lies in the street, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 19...

In Tunis, a workshop for young citizens

By Hafawa Rebhi In the heart of the medina of Tunis, a small sign marks the spot. Painted in black on a wooden rectangle, the words “El Warcha” — “workshop” in Arabic — glimmer under the rays of a winter sun. I smell fresh wood...

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