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Why Democracy Was Abandoned Amidst a Civil Crisis in Burkina Faso

by Brendan Green | Feb 14, 2022 | Boston University

On January 24th, 2022, the army of Burkina Faso successfully waged a coup against their government and took control of the country. Led by Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, the Patriotic Movement for Safeguard and Restoration deposed Burkina Faso’s...

Non-Partisan and Non-Violent Ghanaian Youth on the Streets: Can They #FixTheCountry?

by HERDOGAN19@KU.EDU.TR | Jan 18, 2022 | Koç University

Started on Twitter with the hashtag #FixTheCounrty and then spread onto streets in the form of non-violent protests. This August, Ghanaian youth have demonstrated against the political elite for the problems of all citizens: unemployment, rising inequalities and...

2012 Malian Crisis: Multidimensional Erosion of Democracy

by OKARSU16@KU.EDU.TR | Jan 18, 2022 | Koç University

The situation in Mali in 2012 can be examined by two major events. First, the military coup and the collapse of the democratic regime which led to the suspension of the constitution; and second, the rebellion in the Northern part of the country. These events led to...

Linguistic Divisions: Lasting Impacts of Colonialism in Cameroon

by Marley Belanger | Dec 9, 2021 | Suffolk University

Cameroon is a country facing three major humanitarian emergencies: the Anglophone Crisis/Ambazonia Civil War, conflict with the terrorist organization Boko Haram in the Far North, and a massive refugee crisis. All of this is coupled with the impact of COVID-19....

African Environmentalism: The Forgotten Continent in the Climate Conversation

by Marley Belanger | Oct 23, 2021 | Suffolk University

As efforts to reduce global emissions become more urgent, the mobilization of African climate initiatives is a beacon of hope. Through a combination of multinational and hyperlocal programs, African nations and their citizens showcase a unique action plan to combat...
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