Yearly Archives: 2013
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Historical Backlash or Contemporary Realities for Uganda’s Asian population? – By Georgia Cole
A recent incident in Uganda suggests that the state has once again failed to acknowledge and address the problem of anti-Asian sentiment on its streets. In ... -
Should Boko Haram be labeled a Foreign Terrorist Organization? – By Christopher O’Connor
On November 13, two Subcommittees in the US House of Representatives – Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations and the Subcommittee on Terrorism, ... -
Somalia: the world’s most dangerous place? – Good book, bad title – Review by Magnus Taylor
James Fergusson’s “˜The World’s Most Dangerous Place: inside the outlaw state of Somalia‘ is a good book with a bad title – lending itself too much ... -
South Sudan: In Jonglei, David Yau Yau is not the problem
Last week South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared David Yau Yau (DYY) – a Murle rebel leader from Jonglei State – to be a terrorist ... -
Congo: Waiting for M24 or a real window of opportunity? – By Kris Berwouts
Eastern Congo and North Kivu in particular, are currently going through an intense and decisive period. In less than a week, the Congolese army (FARDC) has ... -
Kenya and the ICC: “Don’t be vague, go to The Hague,” (but send Bush and Blair too) – By Richard Dowden
This is a crucial moment for the International Criminal Court. If it drops the ball or the UN Security Council (UNSC) kicks the Kenyan cases into ... -
DIARY: at the movies (Of Good Report) – By Magnus Taylor
To The Hackney Picturehouse on Friday night for the launch of Film Africa to see Jahmil T.Quebeka’s “˜Of Good Report’ – a subversive, monochrome peep show ... -
Madagascar’s democratic transition still afloat as Robinson and Rajaonarimampianina face off in round two – By Brian Klaas
Finally, Madagascar voted. October 25th marked the first election since the devastating 2009 coup froze the island’s political and economic growth. For the last four and ... -
An interview with Nadifa Mohamed: “I don’t feel bound by Somalia…but the stories that have really motivated me are from there” – By Magnus Taylor
Nadifa Mohamed is a writer with a growing reputation as a powerful and poetic literary voice within the global Somali diaspora. Born in Hargeisa – the ... -
Nigeria: Jonathan sees reforming electricity supply as the key to re-election – From African Energy
This is an impressive performance by any measure. It is remarkable in country where the increasingly impoverished north is the scene of conflict between jihadist groups ...
