March 26
Africa: The Future of IGAD Amidst Turmoil in the Horn
Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from… Read more »
February 19
Africa: 'We Demand' - a Collective Statement to the African Union
A movement of dozens of African civil society groups call on the AU to take actions in pursuit of climate justice, peace, and equality. Read more »
February 13
Africa: Democracy in Peril - Amb Johnnie Carson on Situation in Senegal
The looming danger of democratic collapse is a challenge to friends of Senegal and democracy to do better. Read more »
August 18, 2023
Liberia: Young People Are the Real Peacekeepers in Liberia
A generation with no memory of the civil war will be voting in October - despite their abiding loss of faith in Liberia's politicians. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Sudan: At What Point Will the Security Council Intervene?
Mediation initiatives, not least the US-Saudi one, have failed. Under Chapter VII of the UN charter, the Security Council could deploy troops. Read more »
May 26, 2023
Somalia: Is a Peaceful Somalia Possible? Alternatives to Total War On Al-Shabaab
Debating Ideas aims to reflect the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing… Read more »
November 08, 2022
Africa: Who Can Trust the Ethiopia Peace Deal?
While many have celebrated the ceasefire agreement, some prominent Tigrayan groups see it as a surrender. Read more »
May 24, 2022
Somalia: To Counter Al-Shabaab, New Govt Must Do Something for the Kids
President Mohamud must honestly examine why thousands of children have been recruited by the militants, whether forcibly or otherwise. Read more »