Africa

The Need to "De-Nairobify" Somali Affairs

For quite some time, international players have been conducting operations related to Somalia from across the Kenyan border in Nairobi. By Abukar Arman.

London Conference on Somalia

Although it succeeded in shining an international light on Somalia's ongoing conflict, the London conference failed in some respects to address dangerous issues of tribalism. By Said Liban.

Water and Sanitation in Africa

Although much more of the world's population has access to clean water than a decade ago, progress with sanitation continues to stagnate in Sub-Sahara Africa.
By Ruby Pratka.

Global Fund Fights AIDS, TB and Malaria

The Global Fund has been fighting disease for a decade in 150 countries, but the time is ripe for reform and reassessment of its operations. By Chinua Akukwe.

Investment in African Renewable Energy Ramps Up

International efforts are being made to address Africa's energy deficiencies by developing renewable energy sources on a grand scale.
By John Daly.

Development Challenges for Africa in 2012

With economic malaise in the West and a growing population of young people at home, Africa faces significant challenges and opportunities. By Chinua Akukwe.

Repression of the Press in Cote d'Ivoire

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara came into office promising to uphold democracy, but members of the press find themselves under threat. By Ruby Pratka.