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Koert Lindijer
Koert Lindijer has been a correspondent in Africa for the Dutch newspaper NRC since 1983 to 2026. He is the author of four books on African affairs.
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how Africa changed in 42 years
Analysis
June 6, 2026
An official farewell
News
May 20, 2026
The truth is abstract. Kenyan artist Lemek Sompoika struggles with modern existence
Arts
May 1, 2026
Ayan Mahamoud, the eternal activist from the Netherlands and Somaliland
Features
April 22, 2026
Business people in Somaliland have to jump through hoops, but a better future is now on the horizon.
Economy
April 1, 2026
While the war around Iran rages, the militarisation of the nearby Horn of Africa continues in Somaliland
Features
March 24, 2026
“Somaliland is now a reality; thanks to Israel, there’s no turning back.”
Features
March 6, 2026
Major battlefront news from Sudan, but no breakthrough yet.
News
February 4, 2026
New disasters foretold in Sudan
News
January 21, 2026
Exclusion in Sudan; the country needs a Mandela
Analysis
January 17, 2026
A new deal will not bring peace to Congo
Analysis
December 4, 2025
Hemedti: The tall man with the sarcastic smile of a mischievous child
Analysis
December 3, 2025
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