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Contested domains: National identity and conflict in Russia and South Africa

This document discusses the differences and similarities between nationalistic concepts in Russia and South Africa. The author mentions F. Van Zyl Slabbert classification of South African ideologies and draws comparisons between the nationalities qu…

Horn of Africa Bulletin Vol 30 Issue 3 July-August 2018

The HAB issue on Ethio-Eritrea rapprochement finally saw the light of day and is a testimony to the profound nature of the changes in Ethiopia unleashed since Prime Minister Abiy ascended to the helm of power, and, the rapidity of the rapprochement …

Cameroon's Linguistic Divide Deepens to Rift on Questions of Democracy, Trust, National Identity

After more than a half-century as a single nation with a dual colonial heritage and two official languages – French and English – Cameroon is in danger of coming apart. Protests against perceived discrimination and lack of inclusion began peacefully…

All in this Together? Social Tensions in the Post-Jammeh Gambia

The Gambia does not have a history of ethnic and religious tensions. But starting under former President Yahya Jammeh and continuing since the change of government in 2017, political rivalries are increasingly taking an ethnic form. The government’…

Malawians see Inequalities but say Federalism is not the Answer

In September 2019, a bill was tabled in Malawi Parliament proposing a constitutional change from a unitary to a federal system of government. The bill was referred to the Legal Affairs Committee of the House for further scrutiny and is expected to …

Defining the Nation: Protest and National Identity in North Africa

This paper takes a comparative look at Sudan, Morocco, and Algeria, at the rise of Nubian and Amazigh rights groups, and their attempts to redefine national identity. We examine: how Nubian rights groups have sparked what is being called a Kushite r…

Plus D’unité Que de Division? Au Cameroun, les Avis Sont Partagés / More Unity than Division? Opinions are Divided in Cameroon

Cameroon is a country rich in culture and tradition. Due to its history of colonisation, French and English are the two official languages, making it one of the most unique countries in Africa. The cultural diversity is the reason why the country is…

Digital Identity in Zimbabwe: Case Study Conducted as Part of a Ten-country Exploration of Socio-digital ID Systems in Parts of Africa

Countries are moving to adopt digital ID systems to help address the exclusion of their citizens under the traditional analogue registration frameworks as well as ensure access to basic services, including healthcare, education, social welfare and v…

Digital Identity in Lesotho: Case Study Conducted as Part of a Ten-country Exploration of Socio-digital ID Systems in Parts of Africa

In 2011, the government of Lesotho passed the National Identity Cards Act 2011, which paved the way for establishing a national digital identity register and issuing national identity cards (ID cards). In 2013, the register, managed by the Departmen…

Digital Identity in Mozambique: Case Study Conducted as Part of a Ten-country Exploration of Socio-digital ID Systems in Parts of Africa

This study assesses the current stage of implementation of initiatives related to digital identity in Mozambique. It forms part of the Research ICT Africa project, in partnership with the Centre for Internet and Society, to assess the stage of digit…

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