Politics
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South Sudan: defence of constitutionalism may just secure the power of the powerful – By Andreas Hirblinger
Since South Sudan’s political crisis turned violent on 15 December 2013, the dynamics of conflict have left little hope that the standoff between the ... -
Why is the African Union still failing its people on peace and security? – By Martin Plaut
The conflict in the Central African Republic is spiralling out of control. “Strife in Central African Republic could turn into religious war and spill ... -
South Sudan talks must make provision for Justice and Reconciliation – By David Deng and Elizabeth Deng
As representatives of Salva Kiir and Riek Machar meet in Addis Ababa to negotiate a ceasefire to the conflict that has engulfed South Sudan ... -
South Africa: plus í§a change… – By Richard Dowden
I took a complete break over Christmas and New Year but instead of going somewhere sensible like Scotland or Sri Lanka I went to ... -
Understanding the ZANU-PF succession: Mugabe’s choice likely to be decisive – By Simukai Tinhu
In Zimbabwe, the end of Robert Mugabe’s leadership of both his political party and the country is fast approaching. Ahead of the party’s congress ... -
Congo after M23: the prophet Mukungubila and the death of Colonel Mamadou – By Kris Berwouts
In November and December 2013 I traveled overland from Kampala to Bukavu and back again – sharing taxis with the people of Kivu. No ... -
South Sudan should be placed under UN trusteeship to aid development of viable self-government – By Hank Cohen
It is time to divest ourselves of all our romantic delusions about South Sudan. We were all so focused on helping the South escape ... -
Insecurity in northern Kenya: is the government losing its grip? – By Nuur Mohamud Sheekh and Jason Mosley
In an article for African Arguments in November 2012 in which we discussed the violence in the Tana Delta — we argued that “…the ... -
Latest UN Group of Experts report on DRC available on African Arguments
African Arguments has come into possession of a copy of the latest United Nations Group of Experts (GoE) report on the Democratic Republic of ... -
What is “˜tribalism’ and why does is matter in South Sudan? – By Andreas Hirblinger and Sara de Simone
References to “˜tribes’ and “˜tribalism’ form part of the standard repertoire of media reporting and expert analysis aiming to make sense of the resurgent ...
