African Arguments
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In defence of western journalists in Africa – By Michela Wrong
A few years ago, baffled by unfolding events in Darfur, I went to listen to an academic speak at London’s Frontline Club. A recognised ... -
Why does AREVA refuse to pay a fair rate of tax in Niger? – By Dr. Ibrahima Aidara
Niger didn’t get its first mining code until 1993, which put in place an unbalanced fiscal regime that gave substantial advantages to private companies ... -
In South Sudan courts and justice are essential for peace: A reply to Mbeki and Mamdani – By Matthew LeRiche
South Sudan is not South Africa. Thabo Mbeki and Mahmood Mamdani argue in their recent NY Times article that courts can’t end civil wars. ... -
Why I have been investing in African Stock Markets – By James Duddridge MP
I write this article having just visited the Casablanca stock exchange – Africa’s third largest Bourse after the Johannesburg and Nigerian Stock Exchanges and ... -
A Winter of Discontent for Somalia’s Beleaguered President – By Hassan M. Abukar
Mark Twain one said, “Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as you please.” When news of his demise spread like ... -
Vital Kamerhe: Kabila’s public enemy number one? – By Kris Berwouts
On Friday 7th and Sunday 9th of February, the Congolese opposition leader Vital Kamerhe and a delegation of his party tried to take a ... -
Terror and other challenges in the Sahel: Don’t ignore the local – By Kamissa Camara
“The challenges faced in the Sahel do not respect borders and, therefore, neither can the solutions,” UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has correctly observed. ... -
Decentralization in Somalia: a delicate balancing act – By Dr. Afyare Elmi
The issue of decentralization has been hotly debated in Somalia for the past decade. Following the collapse of the military dictatorship in 1991, few ... -
Addis Ababa: New talks, old problems – By Stephen Arrno
Whilst many people remain hopeful that the peace talks currently underway in Addis Ababa will lead to a genuine resolution of the conflict in ... -
MSoSs Event – South Sudan: finding the path to peace
Date & Time: Wednesday 19 February, 7-9PM Venue: Anatomy Lecture Theatre, Room K6.29, King’s Building, Strand Campus, King’s College London, WC2R 2LS Speakers: Tim Morris, UK ...
