African Arguments
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Civil Society in Darfur: The Missing Peace
More than just a new development of Darfur’s volatile security situation, recent clashes in IDP camps highlight the very real and immediate impact of ... -
Obama’s Tragic Words in New York
On the day of the much anticipated September 24th conference on Sudan at the UN Headquarters in New York City the Sudan Tribune printed ... -
Remarks by PM Meles Zenawi at the UN
This is a transcript of the remarks by the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, at the UN High-Level Meeting on 24 September: I would ... -
AU Chairperson Jean Ping’s Speech at the UN
Yesterday’s High-Level Meeting on Sudan was notable for the common messages conveyed by the speakers. The UN webcast is available on this link. This ... -
Happy First Anniversary President Mbeki
Open letter to H.E. President Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki, Dear President Mbeki “We want peace. If it is flying in the air, I am prepared ... -
Sudan: Time to Begin a National Constitutional Review
In less than a year’s time, Sudan will need a new constitution – or (more likely) two. The Interim National Constitution expires on 9 ... -
Nigeria – Open for business?
When politicians, or even technocrats, come to office the world over -- thrilled to get their hands on the levers of power after years ... -
MINURCAT: An Honorable Exit?
After only two years of deployment, the UN Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) will, at the request of the Government ... -
Sudan: On Mistrust and Defamation
Sudanese political life has always been marked by low levels of trust. In a society in which institutions are weak, personal relations are commensurately ... -
Who belongs? The politics of citizenship in Africa – Debate Overview
Millions of people in Africa are stateless. Some because their births were never recorded, others because they belong to the ‘wrong’ ethnic group. Civil ...