The recent peace deal in the horn of Africa has sparked hope regionally and internationally. Eritrea and Ethiopia were at …
Law & Governance
Life after prison in South Africa
Life after prison is often very difficult. In prison, it is common to feel a loss of freedom and routine …
WHAT IS SOCIAL HELP AND WHO CAN IT HELP?
A social welfare system is a system that provides assistance to individuals and families that are facing economic hardship. The …
Why does the law exist?
The law exists to protect us and ensure our rights. If you do not follow the law, it is possible …
The many ways of Judging governance
HE MANY WAYS OF JUDGING GOVERNANCE
Governance can sometimes be good for people and sometimes it can harm them. There …
What does the modern African Union stand for?
The modern African Union (AU) was established in 2002 as a successor to the older ‘Organisation of African Unity’ (OAU). …
Maasai land rights and wildlife conservation
Recently, there has been much discussion around the Maasai and the land they live on. Pressure from wildlife groups has …
Food insecurity and how we can stop it
Food security refers to the access that people have to food sources, or their ability to use these food sources. …
How inflation affects the economy and you
On news websites, when you click on the business section, you might find updates on the level of inflation. But …
Is it right for politicians to change the law to stay in power?
WHAT IS A CONSTITUTION?
A constitution is a set of principles, values and ideas upon which countries are created and …