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Sub-Saharan Africa
Politics
Gloria Laker Aciro Adiiki

“Say no to salt”

In Uganda, women pave their way into politics

Protected areas
Laura Rupp
Maxi Springsguth
Alfons Üllenberg

Transcending frontiers

Good cooperation is the key to successful cross-border projects

Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

The ICC is right to investigate Malian heritage destruction

For good reason, ICC wants to hold alleged Islamist militant to account

Finances
Raphael Mweninguwe

Frozen budget support

Without foreign aid, the Malawi government cannot operate properly

International Cooperation
Agnes Abuom

INGOs in Africa

International non-governmental organisations support African partners, but must not micromanage them

In brief

News of the week

Relevant news – 19 September to 25 September

Social security
Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

African pension patterns

World Bank study assesses old-age protection in sub-Saharan Africa

East African economy
Gloria Laker Aciro Adiiki

Young entrepreneurs are basis for Africa’s economic growth

In Uganda, small businesses grow strong

Deforestation
Raphael Mweninguwe

Trees to charcoal

Cutting trees in Malawi forest reserves will lead to a serious water shortage

Summer special
Rebecca Renz

A changing country

Summer Special 6: A novel about Ethiopia’s turbulent history

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Poverty Reduction

The first UN Sustainable Development Goal is to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Mexico must include its indigenous population in the tourism sector
Rebounding tourism set to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery
Why tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka peaked in 2018
Mexico’s first female president
Prioritise international solidarity over national interests

Gender Equality

In order to achieve gender equality, it is necessary to empower women and girls.

Mexico’s first female president
Women-led businesses suffer most
Why you might find our newsletter useful
Why the acronym BIPoC does not have to explain anything
Defending the progress made

Governance

Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals will require good governance – from the local to the global level.

Building bridges to reconcile religious conflicts
ODA under attack
Development policy must not ignore changing global realities
Imagine top judges in Africa or Asia ruling like the US Supreme Court
Turning point in sanctions policy

Sustainability

The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to transform economies in an environmentally sound manner, leaving no one behind.

Building bridges to reconcile religious conflicts
ODA under attack
Development policy must not ignore changing global realities
Imagine top judges in Africa or Asia ruling like the US Supreme Court
Turning point in sanctions policy