Decolonial Dialogues 2023 Series of events In four digital conversations, central aspects of a postcolonial relational ethic between Africa and Europe will be discussed. After the introductory session on the content and direction of decolonisation, it will be about cooperation after the restitution of colonial looted property. The third discussion asks about fair conditions for reciprocal mobility between the continents. The last dialogue of the series deals with African and European attitudes towards the human-nature relationship.
“Quick identification, transparency and activism can make a difference to save lives” Interview In November 2020 amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Sikhulile Moyo and Prof. Tulio de Oliveira discovered the omicron variant. Many Western countries reacted by putting in place harsh travel restrictions for Southern Africa. A Conversation with the winners of the German Africa Award 2022. By Elisabeth Massute
EACOP oil pipeline: More of a curse than a blessing Background In mid-September, the European Union (EU) Parliamentary resolution called on the international community to stop the construction of the controversial the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in East Africa. This has been preceded by years of civil society resistance. Too much is at stake for nature and people. By Adrian Amann
Gender agenda: The big conundrum in the general elections in Kenya and Senegal Analyse In the months of July and August, Senegal and Kenya will hold their general elections. However, the big question remains: Where do Senegalese and Kenyan women stand on their quest to parliamentary mandates and political offices? By Dr Saliou Ngom, Dr Selly Ba, Caroline Kioko and Nicola Egelhof
Reflections on the 2022 G7 Summit from an African Perspective Background From an African perspective, the G7 Leaders' Summit must focus on the immediate and urgent need to end the war in Ukraine, but the G7 must also address the unfolding multi-crises from Cape Town to Cairo. By Mikatekiso Kubayi
Ill feeling between continents ahead of the EU-AU summit Commentary The travel restrictions imposed by the European Union on people traveling from southern Africa after the discovery of the Omicron variant, will potentially have a long-term impact on the EU-AU relations. By Dr. Melanie Müller
Senegal: “If I don’t know, I ask – if I know, I share.” Interview The internet increasingly enables people in Senegal to express their opinions and be part of democracy – this has become clear in digital initiatives such as Sunu 2012 or #FreeSenegal. Senegalese activist Cheikh Fall explains in an interview how important (pan-African) networking is in this context. By Dr Selly Ba and Maria Kind
Zimbabwe: “You are the ones we have been waiting for” Interview In the face of political oppression and persecution, the digital space offers many people in Zimbabwe the only lasting opportunity to exchange ideas and organise. We spoke with Fungai Machirori about the potentials and shortcomings of the internet, feminist digital activism in Zimbabwe, and the hopes placed in each new generation. By Maria Kind
Nigeria: “Continue to innovate and build alliances” Interview The internet can open up spaces for marginalised groups to strengthen their identities, exchange ideas, form communities, and organise themselves. In Nigeria, however, freedom of communication and information is increasingly being restricted. We spoke with queer security expert Azeenarh Mohammed about LGBTIQ rights, risk profiles, and the Twitter blackout. By Maria Kind
