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Cameroon’s rising religious tensions
Boko Haram attacks are the most visible sign of radicalisation in Cameroon. But changes in the country’s religious landscape run much deeper. The image of Cameroon as ... -
Mozambique: Academic and journalist in the dock over Facebook post
A Mozambican academic and editor faced trial for allegedly libelling former president Guebuza. The prosecution did not present a single witness. Prominent Mozambican economist Carlos Nuno ... -
What we talk about when we talk about change in Eritrea – the case of education
Events in Eritrea are often interpreted in terms of what they mean for the strength of the regime. But this lens can lead us to devalue ingenuity and ... -
What next for Zimbabwe’s Joice Mujuru? 3 Possibilities
Once a front runner to succeed Mugabe, the former VP is now tending to her rural farm. But is it too early to write off Joice ... -
President Obama: Tear Down the Wall Between Eritrea and Ethiopia – By Daniel Ogbaharya
President Obama is in the midst of a historic visit, having travelled to his ancestral homeland, Kenya, where his father hails from, and now ... -
Central African Republic: can a disarmament deal without the main actors work in Bangui? – By Tendai Marima
Making an important step towards peace and stability in the Central African Republic (CAR), the signing of a disarmament agreement and a consensual ban ... -
Central African Republic; where the state has disappeared and violence reigns – By Koert Lindijer
Koert Lindijer is an award-winning journalist with the Dutch daily NRC-Handelsblad. His articles are not usually widely read in English, but we thought the ... -
Central African Republic: African Analysis, But Why No African Solution? – By Alex de Waal
My recent Oped in the New York Times on the Central African Republic described a chronically bad situation that had predictably and unnecessarily got ... -
Central African Republic: President Michel Djotodia and the good little putschist’s tool box – By Louisa Lombard
When I asked people in north-eastern Central African Republic (CAR) about Michel Djotodia, whilst conducting research there in 2009 – 2010, most knew very ...
