Category: Africa
End the Wars to Halt the Refugee Crisis
Posted by Ramzy Baroud | Jun 19, 2018 | Africa, Europe, Middle East, Politics, Viewpoints | 2 |
Crisis in the Congo: Where is the International Co...
Posted by David Kowalski | Jan 30, 2018 | Africa, News & Analysis, Politics | 2 |
The Rape of Somali Women by AMISOM Peacekeepers: “...
Posted by Faarah Adan | Dec 7, 2017 | Africa, News & Analysis, Politics | 0 |
Why Is the West Supporting Joseph Kabila’s Rule?
Posted by Stanley Opeyemi | Aug 26, 2017 | Africa, News & Analysis, Politics | 0 |
Spanish Court Revives Case against Kagame’s Milita...
Posted by Judi Rever | Jul 14, 2017 | Africa, Europe, News & Analysis, Politics | 0 |
WHO Experimenting on African Children without Informed Consent
The World Health Organization (WHO) is sponsoring a malaria vaccine study in African children without obtaining informed consent from parents.
The Africa-Palestine Conference: Why South Africa Must Lead the Way
by Ramzy Baroud | Oct 4, 2019 | Africa, Palestine, Politics, Viewpoints
While South Africans are ready to take their solidarity with Palestine to a whole new level, politicians are willing to betray their shared values.
US Tariff Wars Penalize Chinese Development and African Futures
by Dan Steinbock | Aug 30, 2019 | Africa, Asia Pacific, Economy, News & Analysis, US
In the coming months, some of the worst collateral damage of US tariff wars will occur in sub-Saharan Africa. The adverse impact is likely to be aggravated by US protectionism, which shuns economic integration in Africa.
Missing the Point in Mozambique
by Eugen Iladi | Jul 26, 2019 | Africa, Politics, US, Viewpoints
To be sure, if wrongdoing occurred in Mozambique, it should be punished. But is that a reason to avoid the bigger and more imperative for Mozambique to stand strong on its own?
Who Killed Oscar and Valeria: The Inconvenient History of the Refugee Crisis
by Ramzy Baroud | Jul 20, 2019 | Africa, Americas, Politics, US, Viewpoints
The supposedly random ‘violence’ and drug wars in El Salvador must be seen within the political context of misguided American interventionism.
Africa and Palestine: A Noble Legacy That Must Never Be Betrayed
by Ramzy Baroud | Jul 5, 2019 | Africa, Palestine, Politics, Viewpoints
Kenya, like the rest of Africa, is a source of inspiration for all anti-colonial, liberation movements around the world.
Now Chad, then Mali: Why African Countries Are Normalizing with Israel
by Ramzy Baroud | Jan 31, 2019 | Africa, Middle East, News & Analysis, Politics
For now, Israel will continue to walk this fine line, usurping American resources and political support as always, while learning how to walk on its own.
From ASEAN Economic Development to Militarization
by Dan Steinbock | Jan 22, 2019 | Africa, Asia Pacific, Economy, News & Analysis, Politics, US
In both Africa and Asia, the Trump administration is aiming for increased militarization and arms sales at the expense of economic development.
America’s New Africa Strategy: US, China, and Economic Development
by Dan Steinbock | Jan 11, 2019 | Africa, Asia Pacific, Economy, News & Analysis, US
Contrary to the new US Africa strategy, which seeks militarization and portrays China as a threat, Africa needs more cooperative economic development.
Europe’s Iron Curtain: The Refugee Crisis is about to Worsen
by Ramzy Baroud | Jul 10, 2018 | Africa, Europe, Politics, Viewpoints
As long as Europe continues to approach the refugee crisis without addressing its root causes, the crisis will continue to grow.
End the Wars to Halt the Refugee Crisis
by Ramzy Baroud | Jun 19, 2018 | Africa, Europe, Middle East, Politics, Viewpoints
If European politicians continue to ignore the root causes of the problem, the refugee crisis is going to persist unabated.
Why does Boko Haram remain a regional threat in the Lake Chad Basin?
by Elysée Martin Atangana | Jun 5, 2018 | Africa, News & Analysis, Politics
To defeat Boko Haram, states in the Lake Chad region need to improve relations, address underlying socio-economic problems, and reintegrate former members.
South Sudan: A ‘Fragile’ Country Ravaged by Famine and War
by Sufyan bin Uzayr | Mar 21, 2018 | Africa, News & Analysis, Politics
The world’s hopes for South Sudan have been dashed as the young country has been devastated by human rights violations. The question now is how to act to put an end to the violence.
Crisis in the Congo: Where is the International Community?
by David Kowalski | Jan 30, 2018 | Africa, News & Analysis, Politics
The international community should make a greater effort to engage with the Congolese pseudo-dictator Joseph Kabila to entice him to step down voluntarily—while doing their upmost to ensure his people do not suffer any additional harm.
Shadow Armies: The Unseen, But Real US War in Africa
by Ramzy Baroud | Jan 10, 2018 | Africa, News & Analysis, Politics
It will be many years before Africa and its 54 nations are truly free from the stubborn neocolonial mindset, which is grounded in racism, economic exploitation and military interventions.
The Rape of Somali Women by AMISOM Peacekeepers: “To Them We are Just Spoils of War!”
by Faarah Adan | Dec 7, 2017 | Africa, News & Analysis, Politics
Lured by medical care and humanitarian assistance, vulnerable young Somali women have been raped by forces of the African Union Mission in Somalia.
Why Is the West Supporting Joseph Kabila’s Rule?
by Stanley Opeyemi | Aug 26, 2017 | Africa, News & Analysis, Politics
The West seems more interested in keeping Joseph Kabila in power than allowing the Congolese to free themselves from his rule.
Kenyan Elections: Free and Fair or Militarized Peace?
by Norbert Odero | Aug 19, 2017 | Africa, News & Analysis, Politics
The country also waits with bated breath to hear the opposition’s course of action. The next five years will be very interesting for Kenya.
Spanish Court Revives Case against Kagame’s Military Entourage
by Judi Rever | Jul 14, 2017 | Africa, Europe, News & Analysis, Politics
A Spanish judge is expected to issue a new round of arrest warrants against Rwandan commanders and a high profile dissident wanted on terrorism charges.
Justice Deferred: The 15th Anniversary of the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission Verdict
by Fikrejesus Amahazion | Apr 14, 2017 | Africa, News & Analysis, Politics
Led by the US, the world community has been complicit in Ethiopia’s violations of international law against Eritrea.