Information on
"Africa"
July 2013
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25 Jul 2013
Beyond its Mineral/Natural Resources: Why Africa Matters to the World
Author: Ibrahim A Gambari
Publisher:
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
This paper highlights the need for further progress in improving political and economic governance in Africa. More on «Beyond its Mineral/Natural Resources: Why Africa Matters to the World»
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11 Jul 2013
Egypt: Democracy in the Balance
Author: Maha Azzam, Jane Kinninmont, Dina Wahba, Jonathan Rugman
Publisher:
Chatham House
In this transcript, three experts present their views on the political situation in Egypt. More on «Egypt: Democracy in the Balance»
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5 Jul 2013
Strange Coup d’Etat: The Army’s Removal of the Egyptian President
Author: Patrycja Sasnal
Publisher:
Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This commentary analyzes the Egyptian military’s recent suspension of the country’s constitution and removal of President Mohammad Morsi from office. More on «Strange Coup d’Etat: The Army’s Removal of the Egyptian President»
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Jul 2013
Iran and Sudan Plan and Begin to Execute Moves to Dominate Central and Western Africa
Author: Yossef Bodansky
Publisher:
Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This paper argues that both Iran and Sudan are preparing to pursue major geopolitical initiatives into and across the Sahel, up to the shores of the Gulf of Guinea. More on «Iran and Sudan Plan and Begin to Execute Moves to Dominate Central and Western Africa»
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1 Jul 2013
Crisis Watch Nr 119
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher:
International Crisis Group
This issue summarizes developments, during the month of June 2013, of 70 situations of ongoing or potential conflict. More on «Crisis Watch Nr 119»
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Jul 2013
The UN Intervention Brigade in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Author: Patrick Cammaert, Fiona Blyth
Publisher:
International Peace Institute (IPI)
In March 2013, the UN Security Council agreed that a regional Intervention Brigade should be sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo in order to 'neutralize and disarm' rebel groups in the country. More on «The UN Intervention Brigade in the Democratic Republic of the Congo»
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Jul 2013
Constitutional Reform & Violent Conflict: Lessons from Africa, for Africa
Author: Alan J Kuperman
Publisher:
Climate Change and African Political Stability (CCAPS) Program
This brief explores whether and how constitutional reform might reduce political instability and violence in Africa. More on «Constitutional Reform & Violent Conflict: Lessons from Africa, for Africa»
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Jul 2013
Migration, Urbanization and Political Power in Africa
Author: Clionadh Raleigh
Publisher:
Climate Change and African Political Stability (CCAPS) Program
This brief presents a general introduction to internal African mobility and assesses increasing urban risks. More on «Migration, Urbanization and Political Power in Africa»
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Jul 2013
The End of Impunity?
Author: Tuesday Reitano, Mark Shaw
Publisher:
Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This paper focuses on the weaknesses of Guinea-Bissau's criminal justice system, including the legal impunity routinely granted to criminals. More on «The End of Impunity?»
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Jul 2013
Islands Drifting Apart? A Comparative Analysis of the Socio-economic Experience of Rodrigues and Mauritius
Author: Gilles D Joomun, Boniface Dulani
Publisher:
Afrobarometer
This bulletin offers an analysis of residents of the islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues assess the country's economic management and their own living standards. More on «Islands Drifting Apart? A Comparative Analysis of the Socio-economic Experience of Rodrigues and Mauritius»
