Kenya’s Protests Against the Ebola Quarantine Facility Are as Much About the Economy as They Are About Sovereignty (opens in new tab)

The main news item in African media this past week has been the controversy surrounding a proposed U.S.-funded Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya. What began as a public health initiative has rapidly evolved into a politically charged national dispute. The project has triggered protests and legal action. Two people have reportedly died during demonstrations. The [...]