November 28, 2012
Somalia: Understanding Somali Piracy on Land and Sea
While many are celebrating the decline of piracy, its root causes must be understood and addressed if progress is to be lasting. Read more »
Uganda: Land Grabs Threaten Local Livelihoods
In large-scale land acquisitions, local communities are often insufficiently compensated, under-consulted, and left with their livelihoods threatened. Read more »
November 27, 2012
Burundi: New Rebel Group Strikes
How will Burundi's latest rebel group, which carried out an attack in the north last month, affect the country's tense political environment? Read more »
November 26, 2012
Kenya: Ethnic and Economic Grievances Underlie Violence in Eastleigh
Are retaliatory attacks against ethnic Somalis in Nairobi's Eastleigh neighbourhood likely to be repeated as we approach elections? Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Could Rwanda's Alleged Support for M23 Backfire?
Rwanda's President Kagame might have the most to gain from M23's successes in the eastern DRC, but he may also have the most to lose. Read more »
November 23, 2012
Congo-Kinshasa: Rebels Consolidate Control in East
Having captured Goma, and claiming to hold Sake, what will M23's next move be? Read more »
November 22, 2012
Uganda: Understanding Museveni's Chess Game
With events in the eastern DRC rapidly unfolding, what will Museveni do next and why? Read more »
November 21, 2012
Rwanda: Should Rwanda Be on the UN Security Council?
Rwanda's alleged support of rebels in the DRC has raised concerns its presence on the Security Council could undermine rather than promote peace. Read more »
November 20, 2012
Tanzania: Hostility Grows in Zanzibar
Amidst high unemployment and inequality, grievances on the island of Zanzibar are growing, often targeted at mainland Tanzania. Read more »
Uganda: The Fight for Women's Land Rights
Customary and inheritance laws make it difficult for Ugandan women to own land, but are attitudes beginning to shift? Read more »
November 09, 2012
Kenya: Read All About It - the Rise of Second-Hand Book Sales
Local entrepreneurs in Nairobi are doing well by capitalising on cheap used books imported from the West. Read more »
November 06, 2012
Uganda: Who Could Succeed President Museveni?
With uncertainty surrounding Museveni's plans, there are a number of candidates who could take over Uganda's presidency. Read more »
November 02, 2012
Uganda: Review on 'Call Me Kuchu'
This heartbreaking and inspiring documentary about Ugandan LGBTI activists must serve as rallying call for those who believe in gay rights. Read more »
October 25, 2012
Africa: Conflict in the Kivus - UN Report Leaves Peace Process in Uncertain Position
A leaked United Nations report accusing Rwanda and Uganda of supporting M23 may undermine regional peace talks. Read more »
October 19, 2012
Uganda: Nodding Disease Continues to Mystify
While health experts try to identify the cause of East Africa's unexplained nodding disease, children continue to suffer. Read more »
October 15, 2012
Uganda: Reminiscing With Uganda's Former Rulers
At a Ugandan golden jubilee celebration, the country's former colonial officers prefer to reserve judgement on 50 years of independence. Read more »
October 12, 2012
Uganda: HIV Rate Back On the Rise
HIV is on the rise in Uganda and officials are pointing the finger at people like Margaret Kintu, who tested positive two years ago. Read more »
October 11, 2012
Uganda: Kampala's Clean Up or Clear Out?
A song by 'Ghetto President' Bobi Wine criticising the Kampala authorities has been banned. Read more »
October 05, 2012
Kenya: HIV-Positive Women Doing It for Themselves
Through self-help groups, HIV-positive women in Nairobi's Korogocho slums are rejecting the stigma associated with the disease and supporting themselves. Read more »
October 04, 2012
Africa: Kenya Launches World's First Climate Innovation Centre
Can Kenya's Climate Innovation Center encourage business growth and sustainable climate change solutions? Read more »
October 03, 2012
Ethiopia: Business As Usual
Despite Meles' passing, Ethiopia is continuing to conduct repressive policies, and international donors are continuing to ignore them. Read more »
September 28, 2012
Uganda: Probing Military Chopper Crashes
On the night of August 12, three Ugandan army Mi-24 helicopter gunships operating under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) umbrella crashed in mysterious circumstances… Read more »
September 25, 2012
Kenya: Coalitions of Convenience and Ethnic Politicking
As general elections approach, pragmatic allegiances along ethnic lines and tensions between communities could increase. Read more »
September 26, 2012
Ethiopia: First Signs of a New Dawn for Ethnic Relations?
Preliminary negotiations between the Desalegn's government and ONLF suggest potential for change in Ethiopia's ethnic politics. Read more »
September 24, 2012
Tanzania: Will Gas Reserves Become Resource Curse?
Tanzania drew international attention this year by almost trebling its appraisal of its natural gas reserves. Now confirmed at 43 Trillion Cubic feet (TCF), they are valued around… Read more »