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The Guardian view on migration to Europe: changing routes, unchanged principles
Editorial | Monday 28 August 2017 | The Guardian International leaders have been meeting in Paris to craft policies that stop the human traffic. Pushing the border further south is not the answer on its own Migration remains at the heart of Europe’s political and social crisis. Instability in Africa and elsewhere, wars, persecution, poverty, demographic trends and the ancient … [Read more...] about The Guardian view on migration to Europe: changing routes, unchanged principles
Zimbabwe looks for Mugabe’s successor after a surreal month
Stephen Chan | August 31, 2017 | The Conversation Before she landed herself in hot diplomatic water by allegedly attacking a South African model with a power cord, Zimbabwe’s notoriously ill-tempered first lady, Grace Mugabe, joined the clamour for her aged husband Robert to name a successor. Curiously, she also called for a female vice president, stirring up rumours … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe looks for Mugabe’s successor after a surreal month
Why is the US chasing ‘Congolese rebels’ in the Northern Cape?
Govan Whittles, Simon Allison | 25 Aug 2017 | Mail & Guardian The arrival of United States army troops in South Africa for their third joint training military exercise in July sparked panic on social media: “What are they planning? Are they coming to invade us? This is what the ANC is warning us about!” These were some of the reactions to early reports that an … [Read more...] about Why is the US chasing ‘Congolese rebels’ in the Northern Cape?
Mugabe takes a swipe at Zimbabwe’s party-loving youth
BRUCE GORTON | 29 AUGUST 2017 | Business Day Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has criticised Zimbabwe’s youth‚ saying that they "go to these parties with girls". The SABC reported that Mugabe‚ who was at a funeral for two Zanu (PF) veterans in Harare recently‚ made this statement in as a reference to his sons’ recent behaviour in SA‚ which led to a diplomatic … [Read more...] about Mugabe takes a swipe at Zimbabwe’s party-loving youth
Trying to block migrants won’t work. Europe needs a realistic plan
Sophie in 't Veld | Wednesday 30 August 2017 | The Guardian From dubious deals with third countries to processing points in Africa, Europe’s response to migration is failing. But there are better ways to tackle it together The central Mediterranean migratory route has become the most lethal in the world, with an estimated 2,410 dead or missing in the Mediterraneanso far … [Read more...] about Trying to block migrants won’t work. Europe needs a realistic plan