Politics
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Decentralization in Somalia: a delicate balancing act – By Dr. Afyare Elmi
The issue of decentralization has been hotly debated in Somalia for the past decade. Following the collapse of the military dictatorship in 1991, few ... -
Addis Ababa: New talks, old problems – By Stephen Arrno
Whilst many people remain hopeful that the peace talks currently underway in Addis Ababa will lead to a genuine resolution of the conflict in ... -
MSoSs Event – South Sudan: finding the path to peace
Date & Time: Wednesday 19 February, 7-9PM Venue: Anatomy Lecture Theatre, Room K6.29, King’s Building, Strand Campus, King’s College London, WC2R 2LS Speakers: Tim Morris, UK ... -
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 ...
