July 19, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: Civilians Hostile to UN Peacekeepers
With fighting between the Congolese army and M23 heating up, the Goma rumour mill is causing trouble for the UN and President Kabila. Read more »
July 17, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: Who Are the Raïa Mutomboki?
Amidst the clashes between local Congolese militia that have been increasing in frequency the past weeks, the group called the 'Raïa Mutomboki' keeps being mentioned. Read more »
July 12, 2013
East Africa: Can Pipeline Dreams Become Reality?
Can a regional project for two new oil pipelines be realised with such volatile neighbourly relations? Read more »
July 11, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: Violence Grows in Little-Reported Area
Violence is on the rise in little-reported on Beni, as armed men compete amidst claims that a militant group has links to Somalia's al-Shabaab. Read more »
June 13, 2013
Chad: Power Abroad, Trouble At Home
Since the Malian intervention, Chad has been flexing its muscles like a major regional player, but its gung-ho approach may undermine its ambitions. Read more »
May 16, 2013
Central African Republic: New Big Man, Old Politics - the Road Ahead for Djotodia
Since independence, the Central African Republic has experienced five coups. What chance does the country's latest strongman have of seeing out his term in office? Read more »
May 03, 2013
Africa: Speaking Out Against Child Marriage
Child marriage has been missing from international development agendas. The time is ripe for that to change. Read more »
April 25, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: Taking the Fight to the DRC Rebels
At the end of March, the United Nations Security Council unanimously approved Resolution 2098. This not only extended the mandate of MONUSCO, the UN peacekeeping force in the… Read more »
April 18, 2013
São Tomé and Príncipe: Living His Own Legacy - The Nation's Democratising Dictator
In 1975, Pinto da Costa led São Tomé & Príncipe to independence, ruled as a dictator for 15 years, then lost elections and stepped down. In 2011, he… Read more »
April 16, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: "Governance By Substitution" in the DRC
The attack on the DRC's second largest city by 440 Mai-Mai fighters is a further indication of the Kabila government's inability to govern and enact reforms. Read more »
April 15, 2013
Cameroon: Who Owns the Land? Large-Scale Land-Grabs in Cameroon
As part of a trend that is accelerating across Africa, thousands of Cameroonians have been displaced from their homelands to make way for large-scale agribusiness projects. Read more »
March 28, 2013
Central African Republic: Failure Has Many Fathers - The Fallout After the Coup
The Seleka rebels have taken control of Bangui. What does this mean for the future of the long-troubled central African country? Read more »
March 22, 2013
Central African Republic: Rebel Surge Shatters Fragile Peace
Just two months following a peace agreement, CAR's Seleka rebels are reported to be marching on Bangui. How did we get to this point? Read more »
March 11, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: Will the Regional Peace Deal Bring Stability?
A new peace framework could bolster MONUSCO, push Congolese reforms and enhance cross-border cooperation. But while positive, these steps are not enough. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: What Does M23 Rebel Split Mean for Peace Talks?
Divisions within the M23 rebel group have deepened, with the factions clashing. What does this mean for the ongoing peace process in the eastern DRC? Read more »
February 21, 2013
Central African Republic: Will the New Unity Government Hold?
Negotiations between Seleka rebels and President Bozizé led to the establishment of a new power-sharing government. Think Africa Press asked a panel of experts about its… Read more »
East Africa: Easy Money? East Africa's Eurobond Dream
A number of East African nations are hoping to generate extra finances by issuing Eurobonds. But while this could beneficial, it could also be risky. Read more »
Africa: Radio Propaganda and the Broadcasting of Hatred
Keith Somerville's analysis of radio propaganda answers a lot of questions about the 'what' hate propaganda is, but avoids many deeper and more interesting questions. Read more »
February 20, 2013
West Africa: Cameroon Kidnapping May Signal Move to Cross-Border Focus
Nigerian-based militant groups look likely to expand their operational reach to neighbouring countries, as seen in the recent hostage taking in Cameroon. Read more »
February 13, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: The DRC's Unofficial IDP Camps
Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by the conflict in the DRC, many of whom are now in unofficial IDP camps without protection or support. Read more »
Cameroon: Country Clamps Down on Roadside Cocoa Driers
The government is taking a multi-pronged approach to tackling the unhealthy practice of drying cocoa beans on roadsides. Read more »
February 08, 2013
Chad: The Trial of Hissène Habré - a Turning Point for Justice in Africa?
After a long wait, Chad's former dictator will be tried in a court in Senegal. If the trial is fair and effective, we could soon be talking about the "Habré precedent". Read more »
February 06, 2013
Cameroon: Is Biya's 2035 Dream Becoming a Delusion?
Despite more promises from President Biya, Cameroon's prospects of becoming an 'emerging nation' by 2035 show few signs of real improvement. Read more »
February 04, 2013
Central African Republic: Why Didn't France Intervene?
While France responded to Mali's conflict by sending in 2,500 French soldiers, it largely ignored the Central African Republic's calls for help. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Problematic Peacekeeping in the DRC
Why have large-scale international efforts to end the violence in the DRC failed again and again? Read more »