---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: African Arguments <[email protected]> Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2017 12:18:32 +0000 Subject: East Africa's oil boom? | Behind Togo's protests | Why Burundians flee To: [email protected]
This week's highlights from African Arguments. View this email in your browser (http://mailchi.mp/soas/east-africas-oil-boom-behind-togos-protests-why-burundians-flee?e=b372e44b88) http://africanarguments.org/2017/08/25/50-years-of-hurt-togo-protesters-vow-to-continue/ ** 50 years of hurt: Togo protesters vow to continue (http://africanarguments.org/2017/08/25/50-years-of-hurt-togo-protesters-vow-to-continue/) ------------------------------------------------------------ Last weekend, thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Togo. They called for the 1992 constitution, which included presidential term limits and a two-ballot system, to be reinstated and called for change after 50 years of rule by the Gnassingbe dynasty. In some areas, protesters were met with tear gas and bullets, leading to at least two deaths. Togolese say they will continue their struggle this weekend. http://africanarguments.org/2017/08/23/whatever-happened-to-east-africas-oil-boom/ ** Whatever happened to East Africa’s oil boom? (http://africanarguments.org/2017/08/23/whatever-happened-to-east-africas-oil-boom/) ------------------------------------------------------------ It was not long ago that large discoveries in Uganda and Kenya led some to believe that oil would transform East Africa. Yet years later, the region is still waiting. Where's the oil? What happened to those pipelines? Why the delays? The answer, in short, is politics, which continues to determine the future of the opportunity. http://africanarguments.org/2017/08/24/why-burundians-continue-to-flee/ ** Why Burundians continue to flee (http://africanarguments.org/2017/08/24/why-burundians-continue-to-flee/) ------------------------------------------------------------ Two years on from the crisis, Burundians continue to leave the country citing political and security fears as well as economic challenges. The government insists that Burundi is safe for their return. But many refugees say that they will only go back home under three conditions. http://africanarguments.org/2017/08/18/never-betray-congo-drc-a-warning-to-the-sadc-summit/ ** “Never Betray Congo”: Warning the SADC Summit (http://africanarguments.org/2017/08/18/never-betray-congo-drc-a-warning-to-the-sadc-summit/) ------------------------------------------------------------ Last weekend in Pretoria, the leaders of the Southern African Development Community met to discuss challenges facing the region. On the agenda was the political crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. On this issue, South Africa and Angola have particular leverage. They may be distracted by domestic concerns, but they neglect the DRC at the region's peril. http://africanarguments.org/2017/08/25/photo-of-the-week-libya-in-more-hopeful-times/ ** Photo of the Week: Libya, in more hopeful times (http://africanarguments.org/2017/08/25/photo-of-the-week-libya-in-more-hopeful-times/) ------------------------------------------------------------ In our Photo of the Week feature, we will be showcasing one of the boldest and most beautiful images, old or new, that we’ve come across that week. If you'd like to suggest or submit a photograph to be featured, please get in touch by email. ============================================================ Most read articles on African Arguments this week: 1) ** Whatever happened to East Africa’s oil boom? (http://africanarguments.org/2017/08/23/whatever-happened-to-east-africas-oil-boom/) 2) ** Angola’s ruling family is worth billions. What happens when dad steps down? (http://africanarguments.org/2017/08/14/angola-elections-ruling-family-dos-santos-worth-billions-what-happens-when-dad-steps-down/) 3) ** Kenya voted for change and got it…at the local level (http://africanarguments.org/2017/08/18/kenya-voted-for-change-and-got-it-at-the-local-level-elections/) 4) ** Dance with the Devil: Europe finances Libyan militias to curb migration (http://africanarguments.org/2017/08/17/dance-with-the-devil-europe-finances-libyan-militias-to-curb-migration/) 5) ** “Never Betray Congo”: A warning to the SADC Summit (http://africanarguments.org/2017/08/18/never-betray-congo-drc-a-warning-to-the-sadc-summit/) For more analysis, commentary and features, visit us at: ** AfricanArguments (http://africanarguments.org) ** .org (http://africanarguments.org) ** (https://www.facebook.com/africanarguments) ** Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/africanarguments) ** (https://www.twitter.com/africaarguments) ** Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/africaarguments) ** (africanarguments.org) ** Website (africanarguments.org) Copyright © 2017 Royal African Society, All rights reserved. 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