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Governance

Burundi is moving its capital

Criticism of the government’s move to Gitega

Regional organisation

Like a magnet

ECOWAS has made considerable progress, but still has ample room for improvement

Our view

Undeniable challenges

Not the extinction of individual species is dangerous, but the collapse of entire ecosystems

Inadequate financial oversight

Outraged by court hearings

A financial scandal is rocking Benin – and a former president’s name is mentioned often in its context

Ecuador

Anger about shift to the right

Candidate of the left governs as president of the right

Aid

Limits of sovereignty

In view of China’s growing international engagement, we need a good definition of “south-south cooperation”

Biodiversity

North-south conflict lingers on

Biodiversity is dwindling worldwide and the world’s top leaders must rise to the challenge

Our view

Involve the people

Good legislation must reflect people’s views and contribute to solving their problems

Media

Brave professionals

By hounding the Rappler website, President Duterte of the Philippines is intimidating journalists in general

Climate

Higher ambitions are essential

Rule book for Paris Agreement lays the foundation for implementation – now action is needed

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