Politics
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Zimbabwe land issue: Voices from the Field– Ian Scoones
Zimbabwe’s political crisis continues with political parties’ internal divides exposed by Wikileaks revelations, the coalition government at loggerheads on fundamental issues and the prospect ... -
Somalia: If you have to starve to death, better to do it in a war-torn country – By Jean-Hervé Bradol
For the past several months, news about food shortages and famines affecting large segments of the East African population have been fuelling donation appeals ... -
Zimbabwe’s Inclusive Government’s Disconnect with the People : “Some of us must remain to be with the People” – by Takura Zhangazha
In traveling across the greater parts of Zimbabwe, one is struck by the “˜life goes on’ way of existence of many of the country’s ... -
Zambia: Cobra becomes King in a telling result – By Jack Hogan
The Result Shortly after 12 am local time on the 23rd of September 2011, the Electoral Commission of Zambia announced the results of this ... -
Somalia: Ken Menkhaus calls for “˜a diplomatic surge to stop famine.’
Ken Menkhaus – a noted academic and advisor on US policy towards Somalia – has called for the international community to invoke the Responsibility ... -
South Sudan: A letter from Warrap State – Riak Machar’s Apology For Peace – By Naomi Pendle
At this time of year, tall, green grasses conceal the shallow swamp that stretches out on the far west side of the village of ... -
Libya: Sub Saharan mercenaries or African freedom fighters and the return of Dr Khalil Ibrahim – By Pieter Tesch
It may be safer when discussing the impact and consequences of the “˜Arab spring’ in northern Africa to quote Mao Zhe Dong when asked ... -
Liberia’s Racialist Constitution Needs Reform – By Michael Keating
Liberia’s recently concluded referendum in which all of the government’s propositions were defeated should be the impetus for a serious look at an overall ... -
Zimbabwe: Reality TV, Race, and Reunification – by Brooks Marmon
In early August, Robert Mugabe hosted one of his more bizarre state functions when he bequeathed $50,000 USD to a white Zimbabwean whose ... -
Being Julius Malema: understanding Juju – By Desné Masie
Julius Malema, the influential leader of South African ruling party ANC’s youth league, has been the poster boy for white South Africa’s worst fears ...
