African Arguments
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Vernacular Politics in Africa (4)
This is the fourth in a five part review of Jean-Franí§ois Bayart’s The State in Africa: The Politics of the Belly. In this part, ... -
Will the Real Abu Sharati Please Stand Up?
The name Hussein Abu Sharati figures frequently in media coverage of the Darfur IDPs, usually as “IDP spokesman.” His name means “chief of chiefs” ... -
The Vilification of the Sudanese People
In various conflicts and disputes around the world the U.S. has all ways been careful to distinguish between the people and their government, the ... -
Vernacular Politics in Africa (3)
This is part three of a five part expansive critical review of Jean-Franí§ois Bayart, The State in Africa: The Politics of the Belly (2009), ... -
Imagining the 2010 Sudanese Election
The National Democratic Institute has just released its latest report on public opinion in Sudan. Entitled Imagining the Election, the report explores what citizens ... -
Good Evidence for Good News
I would like to address Jeff Howell’s comments, posted on September 28, 2009 to Annette Jansen’s posting: “Drawn by Disasters: Why the Human Rights ... -
Gration in Context
Bec Hamilton has run a series of posts on her blog based on her recent trip to Darfur with U.S. Special Envoy General Scott ... -
Vernacular Politics in Africa (2)
This is part two of a five part critical review of Jean-Franí§ois Bayart, The State in Africa: The Politics of the Belly (2009), analyzing ... -
When truth-seeking efforts face challenges of credibility
When Prof. Makau Mutua suggested that the Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) may have lessons for Kenya, he focused on the robust recommendations ... -
Vernacular Politics in Africa (1)
The republication of Jean-Franí§ois Bayart’s classic book-length essay, The State in Africa: The Politics of the Belly, is an opportunity to reflect on the ...