Information on "Eastern Africa"
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July 2013
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29 Jul 2013
Mugabe Likely to Win Elections, But Who Will Lead Zimbabwe Next?
While Robert Mugabe is expected to win this week’s presidential elections, his age raises questions about his successor. Today, Fiona Blyth looks at the possible contenders from across Zimbabwe’s political spectrum. And what does she conclude? Yes, a handover of power to yet another authoritarian figure. More on «Mugabe Likely to Win Elections, But Who Will Lead Zimbabwe Next? »
May 2013
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16 May 2013
Somali Piracy: Gone for Good?
What's behind the recent decline in maritime piracy attacks off the Horn of Africa? Sonia Rothwell believes that military operations on land and at sea are starting to have the desired effect, as are more controversial measures developed by private companies. More on «Somali Piracy: Gone for Good?»
April 2013
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3 Apr 2013
Interview with Hilde Johnson, UN Special Representative for South Sudan
Improving South Sudan's state- and nation-building capacities remains a huge task, says UN Special Representative Hilde Johnson. In today's interview, she outlines the work being done by the UN mission in the world's newest state. More on «Interview with Hilde Johnson, UN Special Representative for South Sudan»
March 2013
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11 Mar 2013
The Welfare Cost of Lawlessness: Evidence from Somali Piracy
Maritime piracy in the Gulf of Aden continues to cost the global shipping industry in significant ways. Today, Tim Besley, Thiemo Fetzer and Hannes Felix Mueller analyze the specific impact of piracy on chartering rates and transportation costs. More on «The Welfare Cost of Lawlessness: Evidence from Somali Piracy» -
4 Mar 2013
Interview with Dr. Adekeye Adebajo on the EU and Africa
In today's interview, the Executive Director of the Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR) discusses the relationship between the European Union and Africa. He argues that while the EU is Africa’s most important economic partner, the UN remains its leading security actor. More on «Interview with Dr. Adekeye Adebajo on the EU and Africa »
January 2013
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7 Jan 2013
Losing the Violence Monopoly
According to the Carnegie Council's Stephen Costello, renewed violence in Kenya underscores the country's political and economic weaknesses. Indeed, these weaknesses reflect a state that is becoming increasingly untenable, even as it heads towards general elections in March. More on «Losing the Violence Monopoly»
November 2012
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19 Nov 2012
Uganda's Strategic Interests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Uganda remains accused of providing aid to rebel groups in the Congo. Outside pressure, however, is unlikely to force Kampala to reassess this policy any time soon. Its economic reasons for remaining involved in what is a failed state are just too important. More on «Uganda's Strategic Interests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo»
October 2012
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22 Oct 2012
Factors Responsible for Al-Shabab’s Losses in Somalia
The African Union Mission's advance across Somalia transformed al-Shabab from a powerful militant group to a weakened band of insurgents. Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens and Hussein Solomon also attribute the decline of al-Shabab to clan rivalries and poor handling of the drought in 2011. More on «Factors Responsible for Al-Shabab’s Losses in Somalia» -
1 Oct 2012
The Weak Hand of Somalia's New President
International optimism over the election of a new president in Somalia should not overlook the overwhelming realities that this failed state continues to face. J Peter Pham discusses how corruption and the hijacking of political processes continue to undermine Somalia's stability. More on «The Weak Hand of Somalia's New President»
September 2012
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27 Sep 2012
Post-Meles Hegemony in the Horn of Africa
Meles Zenawi's social and economic policies kept Ethiopia at the forefront of regional security dynamics. Yet, as Magnus Taylor argues, a host of demographic, economic and environmental challenges may now compromise Ethiopia's status as a local power. More on «Post-Meles Hegemony in the Horn of Africa»
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