One of Africa’s smallest countries is taking the lead in standing up to Donald Trump

qz.com

“Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?” This latest quote from US President Donald Trump outraged the world community. But again Botswana was the first African country to react and asked the US ambassador to clarify if Botswana is also a “shithole country”. The blog shows an overview of the reactions from the African continent:

Genocide negotiations between Germany and Namibia hit stumbling blocks

theconversation.com

After the Genocide of Ovaherero and Nama in Namibia in 1905 the victim groups were hoping to finally receive compensation from the government of Germany. More than half of the Ovaherero and one third of the Nama were killed, but now the process seems to have stopped. The article gives an overview of the process so far and the history of the negotiations.

Kenya’s Road Deaths: It’s The System, Stupid!

africablogging.com

Kenya had a terrible December: over 200 people died in road accidents. In his article Patrick Gathara looks for the causes behind the bad transportation system and also draws a line between colonial rule and the recent problems.

Cape Town’s water crisis: driven by politics more than drought

theconversation.com

The Western Cape region of South Africa is facing the worst drought in its history. The last rainy season didn’t bring enough water and so the city implemented water restrictions and called on all citizens and tourists to save water. Experts are expecting “Day Zero” by the end of April, when the tabs will run dry. The article shows the political failures behind the catastrophe.