May 13, 2013
Somalia: Negotiating Peace - Somaliland's Perspective
Although the formation of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's is an encouraging first step towards nationwide peace, it should not be assumed that Somalilanders will want to quickly unify. Read more »
May 10, 2013
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Strikes Back
Al-Shabaab is targeting government officials, AMISOM peacekeepers, Turkish and now Qatari nationals in suicide attacks. Read more »
May 01, 2013
Somalia: Will London Respond to Somalia's Needs?
50 Countries will meet in London on May 7 to support the nation-building project in Somalia. It is crucial that women, children and displaced people are at the forefront of the… 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 17, 2013
Egypt: Refugees Taken Hostage in 'Lawless' Sinai
Many refugees, mostly from Eritrea, are being kidnapped and held hostage by criminal networks working in the largely lawless Sinai Peninsula. 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 10, 2013
East Africa: How Could a Lasting Peace Between Ethiopia and Eritrea Be Achieved?
After more than a decade of low-level hostilities and sour relations, there are signs Eritrea and Ethiopia could be ready to talk again. Read more »
April 08, 2013
Africa: The Arms Trade Treaty - a Pan-African Global Policy Victory
How African nations led from the front in helping establish a global arms trade treaty. Read more »
April 05, 2013
Nigeria: Islamist Militants Look South
The recent arrest of 14 suspected militants planning to bomb landmarks in Lagos suggests southern Nigeria could increasingly become a target for attacks. Read more »
April 04, 2013
Africa: Arms Deals With Africa - From Russia With Love
As Russia maintains its status as the world's second largest exporter of arms, it looks increasingly to Africa. 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 21, 2013
Mali: Corruption Pieces in the Mali Puzzle
The turmoil in Mali has been going on for just over a year with increasing international presence on the horizon. Read more »
March 18, 2013
Africa: The Arms Trade Treaty - in Search of a Silver Bullet
Delegates are at the UN negotiating a treaty regarding the world's most corrupt and corrosive trade. What could a global arms treaty mean for Africa? Read more »
Mali: Old Wine in New Bottles? Justifying France's Military Intervention
The discourse surrounding France's interventions in Africa has changed, but have the underlying motivations? 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 27, 2013
Mali: Post-Conflict Mali - Reprisal or Reconciliation?
Mali has a history of Tuareg rebellions followed by fragile peace and return to violence. Dialogue and long-term planning are needed now to avoid repeating this cycle of conflict. Read more »
February 22, 2013
Southern Africa: Madagascar's Political Crisis - How SADC Saved the Day?
Since Andry Rajoelina's de facto coup in 2009, SADC has taken the lead in mediating Madagascar's political crisis. This year will finally see elections. 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 19, 2013
Cote d'Ivoire: Gbagbo Appears Before the ICC
Laurent Gbagbo's confirmation of charges hearing at The Hague started today. However, the ICC runs the risk of producing one-sided justice. Read more »
Kenya: Somalis Face Urban Ejection
Kenyan authorities have demanded the return of Somali urban refugees to camps such as Dadaab. But will the controversial policy really improve internal security? Read more »
February 15, 2013
Mali: Why the Hardest Part Is Yet to Come
Retaking the north was the easy part. Now Mali faces guerrilla attacks, reportedly increasing cooperation between rebel groups, 'the Tuareg problem', and a divided government. Read more »
February 14, 2013
Somalia: New Friends, Old Debts, and the Road to Recovery
With Somalia seemingly en route to recovery, what obstacles remain in its path? 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 »