Information on "Political Reform" and "Eastern Africa"
October 2012
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Oct 2012
Towards Another Stalemate in Zimbabwe?
Author: Brian Raftopoulos
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This paper discusses the stalemate over the constitutional reform process in Zimbabwe. More on «Towards Another Stalemate in Zimbabwe?»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
The Mercy of Neighbours: Security and Governance in a New Somalia
Author: Roland Marchal
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This report places the emerging characteristics of security and governance in Somalia in a regional context marked by secession and by the aspirations to power and economic growth of Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya. More on «The Mercy of Neighbours: Security and Governance in a New Somalia»
March 2012
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21 Mar 2012
Burundi: A Deepening Corruption Crisis
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report analyzes the rule of law in Burundi. It then examines the government's strategies to control the public and private sectors, their impact on institutional change, the effectiveness of foreign aid, the pact between the elites and the probl... More on «Burundi: A Deepening Corruption Crisis» -
Mar 2012
Transition and Reform
Author: James Ndung’u, Manasseh Wepundi
Publisher: Saferworld
This conflict analysis was conducted to better understand the factors driving political conflict related to the 2007 presidential elections in Kenya. More on «Transition and Reform»
February 2012
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6 Feb 2012
Zimbabwe’s Sanctions Standoff
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
The author of this briefing contends that Zimbabwe must hold elections before the end of June 2013, but the reforms needed to ensure appropriate conditions are critically wanting. More on «Zimbabwe’s Sanctions Standoff» -
Feb 2012
Kenya’s New Constitution and Conflict Transformation
Author: Bobby Mkangi, Nyambura Githaiga
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This paper analyses the ways in which sections of Kenya’s new constitution, adopted on 27 August 2010, address the root causes of conflict. More on «Kenya’s New Constitution and Conflict Transformation»
October 2011
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Oct 2011
The New Sudans: The First 100 Days
Author: Kwesi Sansculotte-Greenidge, William Tsuma
Publisher: African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)
This brief focuses on the challenges facing the two Sudans post separation. More on «The New Sudans: The First 100 Days»
March 2010
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3 Mar 2010
Zimbabwe: Political and Security Challenges to the Transition
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
As Zimbabwe enters its second year under a unity government, the challenges to democratic transformation have come into sharp focus. More on «Zimbabwe: Political and Security Challenges to the Transition»
February 2010
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1 Feb 2010
Zimbabwe
Author: Lauren Ploch
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides background on events leading up to and surrounding Zimbabwe's most recent elections, in March and June 2008. More on «Zimbabwe» -
Feb 2010
Why is violence escalating in Southern Sudan?
Author: Øystein H Rolandsen
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This policy brief argues that in spite of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement 2005, which formally ended the 22-year civil war in Southern Sudan, the frequency and severity of local conflicts increased during 2009. More on «Why is violence escalating in Southern Sudan?»
