The term “development” makes false promises and perpetuates colonial dominance thinking

Legacies of colonialism and slavery are being reassessed around the world after protests that started in Minneapolis

A new book gives relevant insights into Dag Hammarskjöld’s work as the 2nd UN secretary-general

Africa has to free itself from western criteria and find its own way to regain its position in the world, says Senegalese economist

Readers respond to our D+C/E+Z print edition 2017/11-12

ZANU-PF has a history of populist arrogance rather than democratic commitment

The academic field of development studies must react to trends like the rise of emerging markets, climate change and migration

Populism is common in Southern Africa, where former liberation movements have become dominant political parties

South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission was not as effective as is generally assumed

States must provide more than favourable environments for markets