August 06, 2012
Africa: Adopting From Africa, Saving the Children?
Intercountry adoption exposes many shortcomings in domestic and international legislation. Read more »
Sudan: Nuba Nour - a Percussion Group Without a Homeland
The music of Nuba Nour captures the plight of the Nubian people. Read more »
Kenya: Wainaina - One Day I Will Find My Voice
Despite Kenyan writer Binyavanga Wainaina's successes and the publication of his first book, he is still uncomfortable and struggles to find his voice. Read more »
August 03, 2012
Angola: Nation Set for Protests
Demonstrations planned for this August by opposition and veterans could turn violent. Read more »
Somalia: Obstacles to Progress - Somalia's Fault Lines
Somalia's post-transition government will face an array of complex challenges in reforming the country. Read more »
Rwanda: No Longer an Aid Darling?
After years of receiving development assistance despite not meeting conditionalities, Rwanda has now seen its biggest donors suspend aid. Read more »
August 02, 2012
Gambia: Jammeh Suppresses Dissent, Fails to Deliver
Almost two decades after overthrowing the former president, Jammeh's promises of transparency, accountability and probity for Gambia remain unfulfilled. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Economy Steams Ahead But Healthcare Lags
Sierra Leone must continue to invest in healthcare to ensure a stable economic future. Read more »
Nigeria: Petroleum Industry Bill - Reasons to Be Sceptical
Will the Petroleum Industry Bill reform the industry or will vested interests manage to maintain the status quo? Read more »
Somalia: UN Monitoring Group On Somalia and Eritrea - Who Watches the Watchmen?
Part of the UN Monitoring Group's report seems politicised and, given past evidence, its claims should be approached with some scepticism. Read more »
July 30, 2012
Africa: Mobile Gender Courts Deliver Justice
Can mobile gender courts' swift justice tackle impunity in the DRC's remote regions? Read more »
July 27, 2012
Mozambique: Living With HIV in Mozambique
With the help of MSF, Mozambique is thinking up innovative ways to combat HIV/AIDS. Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram - Fighting Fire With Fire
Why does President Jonathan favour force over dialogue in dealing with Boko Haram? Read more »
July 26, 2012
Ghana: Democratic Maturity Achieves Smooth Transition - So Far
Ghana's handover has been smooth, others have not. What is the lesson? Read more »
July 25, 2012
Africa: Emerging Donors - Ushering in a New Aid Era?
The policy space in which aid is allocated may be more open at the moment than ever. The paradigm in which official development assistance is allocated has already shifted… Read more »
West Africa: Remembering the Tirailleurs Sénégalais
How should the West African troops, who fought for colonial France, be remembered today? Read more »
Africa: Leaders Renew Their Commitment to Family Planning
On July 11, at the London Summit on Family Planning, leaders from 18 African countries made unprecedented commitments - financially and politically - to strengthen their family… Read more »
Zambia: Sata and Zambia - Robert Rotberg Disappoints and Confounds
A response to Robert Rotberg's article on President Sata's rule in Zambia. Read more »
July 24, 2012
Congo-Kinshasa: The Human Costs of Conflict
Refugees who fled the violence in the eastern DRC to neighbouring Uganda recount their experiences. Read more »
Africa: New Hope for the African Union?
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, the newly-elected chair of the African Union Commission, faces tough challenges ahead. Read more »
East Africa: Who Will Benefit From Oil and Gas?
In the small village of Mikindani on the south-eastern coast of Tanzania, World Bank-funded roads sit alongside shattered coral from dynamite fishing and poor sewerage facilities. Read more »
July 23, 2012
Congo-Kinshasa: Artisanal Miners Face Uncertain Future
In a copper mine near the town of Kambove in the south-eastern province of Katanga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), one can see dozens of teenage boys with empty rice… Read more »
West Africa: Songs for Desert Refugees
An album to raise money for north Malian refugees brings together some of the best desert rockers. Read more »
July 20, 2012
Africa: New Protests Called in Angola, Togo
Demonstrations ahead of upcoming elections in Angola and Togo could turn violent. Read more »
East Africa: Piracy - Is Taking the Fight to Land the Solution?
Piracy is not just a military issue, but a social, economic and political one. Read more »