Category: Africa
US Tariff Wars Penalize Chinese Development and African Futures
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.
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Missing the Point in Mozambique
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?
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Who Killed Oscar and Valeria: The Inconvenient History of the Refugee Crisis
The supposedly random ‘violence’ and drug wars in El Salvador must be seen within the political context of misguided American interventionism.
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Africa and Palestine: A Noble Legacy That Must Never Be Betrayed
Kenya, like the rest of Africa, is a source of inspiration for all anti-colonial, liberation movements around the world.
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Now Chad, then Mali: Why African Countries Are Normalizing with Israel
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.
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From ASEAN Economic Development to Militarization
In both Africa and Asia, the Trump administration is aiming for increased militarization and arms sales at the expense of economic development.
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America’s New Africa Strategy: US, China, and Economic Development
Contrary to the new US Africa strategy, which seeks militarization and portrays China as a threat, Africa needs more cooperative economic development.
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Europe’s Iron Curtain: The Refugee Crisis is about to Worsen
As long as Europe continues to approach the refugee crisis without addressing its root causes, the crisis will continue to grow.
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End the Wars to Halt the Refugee Crisis
If European politicians continue to ignore the root causes of the problem, the refugee crisis is going to persist unabated.
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Why does Boko Haram remain a regional threat in the Lake Chad Basin?
To defeat Boko Haram, states in the Lake Chad region need to improve relations, address underlying socio-economic problems, and reintegrate former members.
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South Sudan: A ‘Fragile’ Country Ravaged by Famine and War
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.
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Crisis in the Congo: Where is the International Community?
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.
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Shadow Armies: The Unseen, But Real US War in Africa
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.
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The Rape of Somali Women by AMISOM Peacekeepers: “To Them We are Just Spoils of War!”
Lured by medical care and humanitarian assistance, vulnerable young Somali women have been raped by forces of the African Union Mission in Somalia.
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Why Is the West Supporting Joseph Kabila’s Rule?
The West seems more interested in keeping Joseph Kabila in power than allowing the Congolese to free themselves from his rule.
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Kenyan Elections: Free and Fair or Militarized Peace?
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.
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Spanish Court Revives Case against Kagame’s Military Entourage
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.
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Justice Deferred: The 15th Anniversary of the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission Verdict
Led by the US, the world community has been complicit in Ethiopia’s violations of international law against Eritrea.
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Could Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam Solve the Libya Crisis?
US President Donald Trump has a unique chance to fix the mess in Libya by backing Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam as head of state.
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Confronting Global Security in an Era of Water Instabilities
Political instability complicated by water security threats compromises America’s ability to navigate global security challenges.
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