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Of African nations

Markus Hoehne (Leipzig): Between Somaliland and Puntland: Marginalization, Militarization and Conflicting Political Visions. Chigozie Obioma on on how the boundaries of African nations are arbitrary. In central Africa, citizens are using social media to build democracy — here’s how. Africa’s population will soar dangerously unless women are more empowered. Tolu Ogunlesi goes inside Makoko: Danger and ingenuity in the world’s biggest floating slum. Rhiannon McCluskey on how African governments aren’t taxing the rich — and why they should. Why is Africa so poor while Europe and North America are so wealthy? Tear down these walls: Africa’s internal trade deals look good on paper — a pity that they are rarely followed. Evans Wadongo on how we must open up Africa to Africans if we really want to boost growth. Africa’s petrostates are imploding — and that’s setting off a dramatic shift in the economic balance of power on the continent.