US involvement in Somalia's civil war stimulated its multilateral engagements in the region The United States is a leading player in shaping peace and security interventions in Africa. In the wake of growing...
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The rules of engagement
COVID-19: an African overview African countries have reacted in different ways to the pandemic, from outright denial to some of the most stringent lockdown rules in the world When retired star footballer Musa Otieno...
The hole in Africa’s heart
Africa’s ‘lawless third’: duty of care Swathes of the continent are home to people whose efforts at self-rule or traditional ways of life have challenged state attempts to deal with COVID-19 The lack of access to...
Post-liberation Africa and the quest for economic freedom
Good and inclusive governance is critical for Africa’s economic growth Africa is on the rise. In 2018, it was the world's second fastest-growing region, experiencing an average annual GDP growth of 4.6% for the period...
Africa’s liberation wars have shaped history, politics and society
Freedom, but also a legacy of one-party states, civil wars and violence against women and children Independence was achieved in several African countries after a national liberation war. In many cases, the liberation...
Desert locust outbreak highlights gaps in risk governance
The desert locust outbreak requires several levels of response from national and regional governance structures. We know that environmental disasters are a function of our disregard for the environment we have been...
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