Civil War Damage to Ethiopia's Cultural Heritage

 The Conversation published on 29 March 2022 a commentary titled "Ethiopia's War in Tigray Risks Wiping Out Centuries of the World's History" by Hagos Abrha Abay, University of Hamburg.

The author comments on the damage to Ethiopia's cultural heritage in Tigray region attributed to the ongoing civil war.

Destruction of Religious Heritage Sites in Tigray Region

 African Arguments posted on 12 March 2021 a commentary titled "Tigray: Why are Soldiers Attacking Religious Heritage Sites?" by Mariz Tadros, University of Sussex.  

The author asks why Ethiopian and Eritrean troops are reportedly looting religious heritage sites in Tigray Region.  

China, Africa, and Environmental Issues

Stellenbosch University's Centre for Chinese Studies published in March 2014 a special issue of its African East-Asian Affairs - The China Monitor on environmental sustainability and cooperation between Africa and China.

The issue contains the following articles, which can be accessed online:

--Challenges in Combating Desertification in Sub-Saharan Africa, Which Role for China? by Alioune Thiam.
--Climate Finance, Africa and China's Role by Yu Ye.
--Cultural Heritage Resources as Environmental Sustainability Enablers within the Sino-Africa Environmental Partnership: The Case of Botswana by Susan Keitumetse.
--Engaging the Environment in the China-Africa Relationship by Harrie Esterhuyse and Meryl Burgess.