African Arguments
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From London to Luanda: review of Daniel Metcalfe’s Blue Dahlia, Black Gold – By Claudia Gastrow
Daniel Metcalfe’s Blue Dahlia, Black Gold imaginatively captures the unfulfilled desires and brute realities of Angola suggested in its title. It is a welcome ... -
In Africa, does prosperity bring peace? Lessons from Somalia to Mozambique – By Richard Dowden
“In Italy for 30 years under the Borgias they had warfare, terror, murder, and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the ... -
On Zimbabwe Britain must avoid the misplaced, patronising stance of the past – By Ian Scoones
Britain’s relationship with Africa has always been a tricky one; and this is particularly so for a former settler colony like Zimbabwe. Robert Mugabe’s ... -
Expert interview: Jacob Zenn – On terrorism and insurgency in Northern Nigeria
Jacob Zenn is an analyst of African Affairs for The Jamestown Foundation focusing on radical groups in Northern Nigeria and a Policy Advisor for ... -
Politically reduced, broke and with no clear vision: Renamo returns to the bush – By Joseph Hanlon
Recent skirmishes between Renamo guerrillas and Mozambican government military, leading to Monday’s attack on Afonso Dhlakama’s headquarters in Santungira, need to be viewed in ... -
On Tanzania, Obama is getting it wrong – By Sarah Hermitage
In September President Kikwete of Tanzania was among ten African leaders to attend a meeting in New York organised by President Obama for heads ... -
Rwanda and the ICC: Playing Politics with Justice – By Stephen A. Lamony
Rwanda’s stated position on the International Criminal Court (ICC) is highly critical. Rwandan Foreign Minister Louise Mushikiwabo called the ICC “a political court” and ... -
Western Sahara: time is ripe for promotion up international agenda (companies, policy makers and population all agree) – from African Energy
The conflict over the former Spanish Sahara is all too often forgotten. But there is a growing feeling in policy circles – shared by ... -
Kieran Holmes: the toughest taxman in Africa – By Magnus Taylor
In the last five years the OBR has increased government revenue from 300 to 560 billion Burundian francs. Holmes asserts that they should ... -
Is it possible to do business in Africa without engaging in corruption? – asks ETK’s Kevin Korgba
The number of British businesses looking to expand into Africa is on the rise. We know that enterprise on the continent is growing – ...
