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Contributors

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Karim Okanla

karimokanla@yahoo.com

is a media scholar and freelance writer from Benin.  

All articles of Karim Okanla

Elections
Karim Okanla

Democracy in West Africa

Troublesome trend: recent elections in Senegal, Benin and Nigeria have revealed serious problems

Higher education
Karim Okanla
Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

From boom to bust

Why Houdegbe North American University Benin once looked promising, but is no longer operational

Regional organisation
Karim Okanla

Like a magnet

ECOWAS has made considerable progress, but still has ample room for improvement

Inadequate financial oversight
Karim Okanla

Outraged by court hearings

A financial scandal is rocking Benin – and a former president’s name is mentioned often in its context

Unsustainable livelihoods
Karim Okanla

Savè chainsaw massacre

Deforestation is ravaging the environment of Savè, a small town in Benin

Demographic change
Karim Okanla

Progress may not be sustained

Life expectancy has improved in Benin, but poverty remains a serious challenge

Urban development
Karim Okanla

Feeling the heat

Erosion and other impacts of climate change on urban life in Benin

Public health
Karim Okanla

A daunting challenge

In fighting cancer, awareness raising is an important first step

Cancer
Karim Okanla

Unaffordable treatment

Because of poverty, fear, ignorance and taboos, cancer is normally diagnosed late in Benin

Public finance
Karim Okanla

Incentives to become formal

Even if rates are kept low, more formal businesses will mean more tax revenue in Benin

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Inequality is getting worse according to UNDP
Local mobile app challenging international competitor
Immigrants trapped in illegality
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Why the term “antisemitism” must be used with great caution
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Whose development?
Political decision causing human suffering

Sustainability

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Why the term “antisemitism” must be used with great caution
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Whose development?
Political decision causing human suffering