Warnings from Africa that were delivered in WashinFriday, May 25, 2012
When the Group of Eight leading Industrialized Democracies (G-8) have their annual meetings the phrase that generally comes to mind is photo-op . After all African issues and crises tend to be a second thought and certain countries are invited to the event to give the impression of listening to and ...
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Just How Important is the Rule of Law in DRC Elections?Wednesday, September 28, 2011
In Roughly 60 Days one of the most crucial elections in Africa will take place in Central Africa. These Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo can be seen as leading into a point of Transition that has implications both within the Country and the Region as well. ... |
Finally Receiving the Proper Diligence from its PeersMonday, September 12, 2011
When one generally hears about the situation regarding Zimbabwe there are several thoughts that come to mind most immediately. There have been problems with an Independent Media surviving under severe Government Regulation, Members of the Judiciary who dare show any form of Independent Thought are f ... |
New Challenges for the US in Africa from EuropeMonday, June 20, 2011
It has been said that Nations do not have Allies but that they have interests. They could be access to economic resources, home to ethnic groups that have close ties to their respective governments or Political Alliances. Within the last week two papers were released. One co ... |
After the Sudan Elections: What Next for the Region?Tuesday, April 20, 2010
The Elections in Sudan have been concluded. In the views of several people the outcome was already decided before the first ballot was cast. Omar al-Bashir has been reelected President of Sudan. This fact means that the future regional stability of Central Africa may now be in jeopardy. ... |