African Arguments
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Don’t force statehood on Somalia by Richard Dowden
The model for Somalia is Switzerland. Don’t laugh! Political power in Switzerland lies in the cantons – the 26 proud self-governing communities. The state, ... -
Welcome to Business Africa
The statement that Africa is the next frontier for international business is a cliche. The continent has never been entirely a no-go place for ... -
Liberia 2011 Elections Will Determine Its Political Maturity – By Robtel Neajai Pailey
I came back to Liberia to vote in our general and presidential elections for the first time in my life, and discovered a politically ... -
Guinea Briefing: Alpha Condé and the politics of military (mis)adventure – By Vincent Foucher
International Crisis Group just released the report Guinea: Putting the Transition Back on Track On July 19, a group of soldiers attacked the Conakry ... -
A Review of Theodore Trefon’s “Congo Masquerade”: Making Sense of Failure – By Henning Tamm
Why does the vast majority of the Congolese population continue to live in abysmal poverty despite the country’s enormous resource wealth? How can violence ... -
Richard Dowden’s Blog: When China met Africa – a worm’s eye view
The new film by the Francis brothers, When China Met Africa, is an exquisite fly-on-the-wall documentary following the fortunes of Chinese projects in Zambia. ... -
Pedro Pires and the Mo Ibrahim African Leadership Prize – By Mike Jennings
For more from Mike visit his blog Former president of Cape Verde, Pedro Pires, has won the 2011 Mo Ibrahim African Leadership Prize. The ... -
Congo votes again: Consolidating democracy or deepening the confusion? – By Kris Berwouts
In October 2006, after a run off with former Vice-President Jean-Pierre Bemba, incumbent President Joseph Kabila won the first elections the country has organised ... -
Cameroon elections 2011 – Biya set to make presidency for life – By Ajong Mbapndah L
“Cameroon is Cameroon” President Paul Biya is on record as saying. In power for circa 29 years now, safe for a miracle the Presidential ... -
Mozambique – Can Frelimo remain the predominant party? – By Joe Hanlon
Mozambique seems likely to remain a predominant party state for the foreseeable future. The ruling party Frelimo is still relatively popular and inclusive, while ...
