Politics
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Bringing Eritrea ‘in from the cold’ needs real policy changes by Eritrea’s government – By the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ethiopia
Every year or two, there’s a wave of suggestions that it might be time for the US to try and once again engage with ... -
Africa’s anti-gay laws are the playthings of Presidents intent on distraction – By Patience Akumu
Recently, international media coverage has told us that Africa is the most homophobic continent in the world. This is a tricky position to be ... -
South Sudan cannot afford another exclusive political settlement – By Paul Murphy
As the number of people killed and displaced by South Sudan’s bloody, month-long civil conflict continues to rise, negotiations taking place in Addis Ababa ... -
Genocide-mongering does nothing to help us understand the messy dynamics of conflict in the CAR – By Louisa Lombard
After Michel Djotodia’s removal from the presidency of the Central African Republic (CAR) on the 10th January, speculation and rumours about his successor were ... -
Nigeria’s emerging economy is challenged by old-style politics – From African Energy
Nigerian business leaders may bask in the nation’s inclusion (along with Mexico, Indonesia and Turkey) among the “˜Mint’ economies, predicted by Brics creator Jim ... -
South Sudan’s leaders have learnt nothing from 50 years of independence in Africa – By Richard Dowden
Its birth was Caesarean, sliced out of the Republic of Sudan by American surgeons. Reacting to an extraordinary coalition of African Americans and right ... -
Puntland’s Presidential Poll: election of Gaas likely to strengthen moves towards federalism – By Dominik Balthasar
The third presidential election in Somalia’s semi-autonomous state of Puntland has brought about a change in leadership that might help enhance stability in the ... -
DRC: December’s attacks show post-M23 domestic incohesion abounds – By Alex Ntung
On 29th December 2013, a group of assailants launched what appeared to be a series of coordinated attacks on the DRC’s state television channel, ... -
Mamphela Ramphele: “the ANC gives people food parcels, Agang builds citizens” – By Magnus Taylor
Mamphela Ramphele, leader of the “˜Agang’ political platform in South Africa, arrived in London this week with the intention of wooing business and the ... -
Remembering Komla Dumor – By Dele Fatunla
We, at the Royal African Society are very saddened to learn of the passing of journalist, Komla Dumor who died suddenly on Saturday 18th January; ...
