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Diaspora communities are increasingly encouraged to invest in to the tourism sector of their home countries. We delve into the details of the tourism landscape on the continent with a specific look at Zambia where a coalition of UK organisations including Zambians Together, the Zambian High Commission to the UK and Ireland, Zambia Business Club …

Diaspora investment into Africa’s tourism sector – the case of Zambia Read More »

As Sierra Leone clocked 60 years of independence, African Voices Platform’s Baillor Jalloh was on the ground and spoke to various people in the capital Freetown. We ask, what six decades of independence (freedom) meant to them and the future for the country.

Ahead of the monsoon rain in Sierra Leone and two months after a devastating fire burned over a thousand homes at one of Freetown’s biggest slums, residents in Susan Bay spoke to Baillor Jalloh. They discussed the impact the fire has had on them and the challenges they’re facing due to the lack of proper …

Freetown’s slum fire victims seek more aid Read More »

In the wake of the recent Somaliland elections, we spoke to Sheffield-based Somalilanders. The election has since seen a coalition formed by the leading opposition parties. We explore the journey towards these delayed elections and ask what next, for Somaliland.

Press and media have focused on “Calais” as a buzz word for coverage of the plight of migrants / refugees in France. How does this link to activities outside of France and the interventions of state and non-state actors? Dr. Sophie Watt, Dr. Amanda Crawley-Jackson and Elisa Larvego join Tchiyiwe Chihana and African Voices Platform …

Migrants and Calais: The Longer Story, The Bigger Picture Read More »