Thomas BrounsWhat some Africans can teach Trump about democracyLast spring, when I was head of the U.S. embassy’s political section in the East African nation of Burundi, we did what we could to…6 min read·Jan 5, 2021----
Thomas BrounsBurning Down the House: Police Forcibly Evict Urban Poor in Madagascar’s CapitalOfficials in Antanananarivo, Madagascar, address urban homelessness by forcibly removing families from improvised housing6 min read·Nov 17, 2019----
Thomas BrounsThe Scramble for Sapphires in Madagascar’s Protected RainforestTens of thousands of artisanal miners flock to Madagascar’s protected rainforest in search of the sapphire that will change their fortunes.10 min read·Nov 17, 2019----