Enrica Picco, Author at African Arguments

Author: Enrica Picco

Enrica Picco

Enrica Picco is an international lawyer and independent researcher on the central Africa region, with more than ten years of experience combining humanitarian work with research and lectures. Follow her on Twitter at @EnriPicco.

Central African Republic Politics

By Enrica Picco
October 24, 2017
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The world has put its faith in CAR’s leadership. It should think again.

Is it right to assume that President Touadera’s government is working towards peace? In his speech at the UN General Assembly this September, President Faustin-Archange Touadera ...

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Central African Republic Politics

By Enrica Picco
November 11, 2016
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Central African Republic: It’s not all about the money

Amidst deepening insecurity, the government is focused on the upcoming Donors Conference. But will more international funding help solve the crisis? Post-election benefits haven’t lasted long ...

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Central African Republic Politics

By Enrica Picco
June 8, 2016
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How the Central African Republic can start to end its aid dependency

As the CAR starts a new chapter under President Touadéra, there are two strategies that can help him break with the mistakes of his predecessors. After more than ...

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Economy Editor's Picks Mauritius

China in Mauritius: Gateway to Africa or forgotten friend?

China and Mauritius will reassert their friendship again at FOCAC, but is it just a matter of time before Beijing outgrows its tiny partner? When the Mauritian and Chinese leaders ...
Editor's Picks Politics Uganda

Generation gap: What #FreeBobiWine tells us about Ugandan politics

Uganda’s old guard fear the new and they don’t know what to do. Today, Ugandan MP Robert Kyagulanyi – better known as musician Bobi Wine – appeared before the General Court ...
Culture Editor's Picks Nigeria

Here, queer, and speaking up: LGBTQ Nigerians tell their stories

In one of the world’s most homophobic countries, a new generation of writers are writing queer people into existence. On Nigeria’s streets, on the pages of its newspapers, and on ...
Editor's Picks Politics Zimbabwe

Were Zimbabwe’s elections free, fair and credible? The final scoresheet.

Before the elections, we identified six make or break conditions that would determine the credibility of the vote. How many were met? This week, Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court will rule on ...
Burundi Editor's Picks Society Tanzania

“There is pressure on us”: Burundian refugees in Tanzania pushed to return

With words and actions, the Tanzanian is pressuring Burundian refugees to go home, putting them at greater risk of abuses. Over the last few months, the Burundian government has continued ...