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A functional democracy cannot survive on a dual system of justice where accountability is demanded only from political opponents while allies enjoy absolute immunity. Recent political developments in Ghana—most notably the arrest of New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Communications Officer aspirant Dennis Miracles Aboagye by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)—have exposed deep-seated double…

Anti-immigrant protests in South Africa have raised difficult questions about race, class, and who gets targeted during waves of xenophobic anger. While Black African migrants have faced growing hostility, Chinese migrants and other foreign communities have largely avoided the same scrutiny

Thousands of people in South Africa have been demanding the departure of undocumented migrants, resulting in violent attacks and looting of homes and businesses owned by migrants. In recent weeks, more than 25,000 foreign nationals have left or been deported due to fear of violence and pressure from the civic movement March and March.