Yearly Archives: 2013
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Africa’s image and reality: wealth and poverty sit side-by-side – By Richard Dowden
The debate about the “image of Africa” seems to be reaching a consensus. The starving African child represents a reality that is rare and local. We ... -
Africa and the succession trap – By Tim Kelsall
2012 was a tough year for African leaders: one resigned, one was sacked, two were overthrown in coups, two were defeated in elections, and three died ... -
Doing the Addis shuffle: Kiir and Bashir waltz again – By Aly Verjee
2013: a new year, but an old set of issues for Sudan and South Sudan. Presidents al-Bashir and Kiir concluded the latest round of bilateral talks ... -
Africa in the News – CAR/DRC: no let up in Central Africa
Weekly News and Analysis from the RAS The following is a ‘taster’ of the weekly newsletter – ‘Africa in the News’ – available exclusively to RAS ... -
Somalia, its Neighbours and Al-Shabaab: the Quest for Sustainable Solutions – By Seifulaziz Milas
In Somalia, the radical Islamist militia, Al-Shabab, that has terrorized much of the country over the past five years, appears to be on the run. They ...
