African Arguments
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On federalism and constitutionality in Somalia: difficulties of “˜post-transitional’ institution building remain – By Mohamed Mubarak and Jason Mosley
Somalia is at a turning point in its modern history, particularly in the capital and large swathes of the south. The period following the ... -
In Tanzania, we need to talk about China – By Erick Kabendera
If Tanzania’s founding father, Julius Nyerere, were still alive today, he would surely be considering withdrawing the speech he gave in 1965 when he ... -
Why do we continually misunderstand conflict in Africa? – By Lucy Hovil
Violence in Africa seems particularly prone to the scourge of one-dimensional descriptions. Often described as ethnic or tribal, and sometimes as sectarian, the media ... -
Museveni plays peacemaker by day and combatant by night in South Sudan – By Lesley Anne Warner
Within days of the outbreak of the violence in mid-December, the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) deployed to South Sudan at the government’s invitation. ... -
Eight Business benefits of resuming economic relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea – By Tony Carroll
Ethiopia and Eritrea ceased business relations upon the commencement of the border war in 1998. While a small amount of barter trade still exists, ... -
Does Nigeria really need a ‘Sovereign National Conference’? – By Zainab Usman
In a few weeks, Nigerians across ethnic and regional divides will be gathering at a roundtable to discuss critical national issues. The imperative for ... -
South Sudan: Not Just another War and another Peace in Africa – By Matthew Le Riche
Making sense of the situation unfolding in South Sudan is a daunting task. There is however, a lot accumulated knowledge that can help us ... -
Bringing Eritrea ‘in from the cold’ needs real policy changes by Eritrea’s government – By the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ethiopia
Every year or two, there’s a wave of suggestions that it might be time for the US to try and once again engage with ... -
Africa’s anti-gay laws are the playthings of Presidents intent on distraction – By Patience Akumu
Recently, international media coverage has told us that Africa is the most homophobic continent in the world. This is a tricky position to be ... -
South Sudan cannot afford another exclusive political settlement – By Paul Murphy
As the number of people killed and displaced by South Sudan’s bloody, month-long civil conflict continues to rise, negotiations taking place in Addis Ababa ...
