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Chinese private security firms are growing their presence in Africa: Why it matters by Alessandro Arduino
Ghana roads: Safety has improved but private vehicles are still a menace by Kwame Koduah Atuahene and Festival Godwin Boateng
Zimbabwe: Food shortages and elections a deadly cocktail of trouble for Mnangagwa by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Black Lives Matter: four lessons in white allyship from the South African anti-apartheid movement by The Conversation
Workers bear the brunt of Chinese investments in Southern Africa by Sergio Carciotto and Ringisai Chikohomero
