African Arguments
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Africa’s Latest Democratic Awakening: Implications for Western foreign policy – By Rudy Massamba
Sub-Saharan Africa in general, and Francophone Africa to be more precise, stand at a metaphorical crossroads. A great number of long-time African rulers, many ... -
Uganda: trial of World Cup bombers sheds light on East Africa’s terror matrix – By Raymond Mujuni
Kampala – When they came back to the High Court on the morning of 31st March, the 11 terror suspects accused of planning the ... -
The growth of Islamism in Mauritania: should western allies worry? – By Sebastian Elischer
The Islamic Republic of Mauritania routinely portrays itself as a committed ally in the fight against Islamic extremism in the Sahel. The country participates ... -
Nigeria’s Democratic Success: Time for Greater U.S. Engagement – By Johnnie Carson
The United States needs to act fast, wisely and comprehensively to shore up and strengthen its relations with Nigeria following that country’s recent successful ... -
The African Union should show solidarity with Western Sahara – By Agaila Abba-Ali
Western Sahara is considered Africa’s last colony. It is recognised by the African Union (AU), of which it is a member but the AU ... -
Sudan, ISIS and radical Islam: examining a contradictory approach – Muhammed Osman
When Sudan’s Vice-President Hassabo Abdul Rahman declared on 22nd March 2015 the “non-existence of any signs of extremism or [related] terrorism” in his country, ... -
Nkurunziza Third Term “suicidal for the nation”: an interview with a Burundian politician in hiding – By Lucy Hovil
Recent events in Burundi have brought the small nation to international attention, even if action remains wanting. The announcement on 23 April by President ... -
Can Muhammadu Buhari Bring Peace, Development and Security to the Niger Delta? – By Tarila Marclint Ebiede
The recent presidential elections in Nigeria have bolstered hope for democracy, both in the country and across the African continent. The challenge now, as ... -
Burundi: Reflecting on ten days of unrest in Bujumbura – By Jean-Benoît Falisse
The social and political crisis that observers of Burundi had feared for months has now struck. Last Saturday, the CNDD-FDD nominated the current president ... -
Xenophobia Vs Pan-Africanism: Is This How South Africa Remembers Tanzania’s Hashim Mbita? – By Chambi Chachage
I wonder what went on in Hashim Mbita’s mind as he breathed his last on 26 April 2015. What did the Retired Brigadier-General think ...
