January 27, 2014
Chad: Déby's Misstep in the Central African Republic
By allegedly backing the Séléka rebels in early 2013, President Déby of Chad thought he could finally solve his southern problem. His plan backfired… Read more »
January 24, 2014
Africa: Arise, Catherine Samba-Panza - Will This Be Third Time Lucky for the Central African Republic?
Who is the CAR's new president and what can we expect from the country's third government since January 2013? Read more »
January 14, 2014
Central African Republic: Peace or Increased Volatility in Post-Djotodia Era?
With the president and prime minister gone, a vast host of parties and opportunists are pushing for a role in the next administration. Read more »
December 16, 2013
Central African Republic: A Mixed Bag of Foreign Peacekeepers to the Rescue?
Foreign forces may be CAR's only hope, but international peacekeepers bring with them many risks, and the country's experience with intervention in the past has not all been… Read more »
December 12, 2013
Chad: The Habré Trial - 23 Years On, Justice Comes to Chad
After years of perseverance from victims of Habré's violent rule, the case against the former dictator is finally gathering steam. Read more »
November 06, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: Kinshasa Faces More Rebels, Continued Grievances
Though the M23 has been defeated, underlying grievances remain, while the dozens more rebel groups in the region may prove harder to uproot. Read more »
November 05, 2013
Central African Republic: Rebels, Anti-Rebels and Refugees
As Séléka rebels clash with anti-balaka forces and the dire humanitarian situation worsens, international intervention may be the only solution. Read more »
November 01, 2013
Angola: Luanda Buys Hand-Me-Down Arms From Russia
Despite being sold outdated and sometimes substandard equipment, arms deals remain central to Russian-African relations. Read more »
October 31, 2013
Cameroon: Getting Girls Into School
Despite improving school enrolment statistics in Cameroon, girls continue to lag behind boys due to a complex mix of economic and cultural factors. Read more »
October 28, 2013
Africa: Weekly Newsletter 28 October 2013
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October 23, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: Rebels Engage in Local Politics
While peace talks stretch on in Kampala, the M23 is teaching hundreds of new officials about Che Guevara, Gandhi and how to get ahead in regional governance. Read more »
October 18, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: Blue Helmet Blues - UN Force in the Congo Take Two
The UN's Force Intervention Brigade has been heralded as breaking new peacekeeping territory, but this isn't the first time the UN has taken the fight to Congolese rebels. Read more »
Cameroon: Opposition Stages Mini-Comeback
The ruling party's parliamentary majority was cut back in Cameroon's latest elections. But with 148 of the 180 seats still in its control, these losses will make no difference. Read more »
October 03, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: How China Learnt Corruption From the West
To single out Chinese companies for entering into shady business in the DRC is to miss a fundamental point: Western firms have been at it for centuries, and still are. Read more »
September 24, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: Activists Call for Change to Oil Bill
Oil legislation proposed in Democratic Republic of Congo could facilitate future corruption and lead to environmental damage in one of Africa's most diverse and fragile national… Read more »
Central African Republic: Insurgency, Murder & Abuse in the CAR
Following the overthrow of President François Bozizé earlier this year, the Central African Republic is facing a severe humanitarian crisis with no end in sight. Read more »
September 20, 2013
Rwanda: Polling Disrupted by Explosions
Parliamentary elections this week saw Kagame's Rwandan Patriotic Front cruise to victory, but calm was disrupted by a pre-poll grenade attack in central Kigali. Read more »
September 19, 2013
Cameroon: Pastoralists Fight for Way of Life
After years of struggles against governments and private parties, the Mbororo-Fulani are gaining international attention. But is this too little too late? Read more »
September 18, 2013
Central Africa: Time Up For Francafrique?
The French investigation into the massive wealth of long standing Central African rulers and French allies may be changing the French model of neo-colonialism in Africa. Read more »
September 09, 2013
Burundi: The Govt Just Can't Please Its Teachers
Burundian teachers have stood down from yet another strike, but this is not a conflict that will go away easily Read more »
September 03, 2013
Central African Republic: The Children in Need - Humanitarian Crisis in the CAR
Africa's forgotten crisis in the Central African Republic threatens the country's most vulnerable. Read more »
August 29, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: Living With the M23
In the crucible of conflict and instability that is the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), it is often hard to unpick the countless grievances, ideologies and interests. Read more »
August 22, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: How 'Shout-Outs' Keep Congolese Rumba Fighting Fit
When times are tight for Congolese musicians, it helps to drop the names of wealthy businessmen or dignitaries into your songs...for a small fee of course. Read more »
August 21, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: Cracking Down On Hooking Up - DRC, LGBT, PDA
When it comes to hooking up in Kinshasa, public spaces are often the only option for young Kinois. Read more »
July 31, 2013
Cameroon: Malnutrition - Agony Alongside Abundance
Despite fertile lands, malnourishment is rife in the north of Cameroon. Political prioritisation and investment are crucial and urgent. Read more »