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IAF Editorials: Africa

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for the Africa Region

Sudan’s Civilians Face Utter Catastrophe
Sudan’s Civilians Face Utter Catastrophe
Author calls for action to address Sudan's humanitarian crisis. By Dr. Gerald Walker. (12/03/2024) Read More...


Sudan’s Civilians Face Death and Displacement as Solutions Remain Elusive
Sudan’s Civilians Face Death and Displacement as Solutions Remain Elusive
War in Sudan has created a large humanitarian crisis. What can help? By Dr. Gerald Walker. (11/05/2024) Read More...


Africa at a Crossroads: Will China’s Investment Lead to Economic Development?
Africa at a Crossroads: Will China’s Investment Lead to Economic Development?
As China deepens its ties with Africa, the continent faces a defining moment. By Michael Roach. (10/15/2024) Read More...


Hospitality and Hostility
Hospitality and Hostility

Uganda accepts refugees from neighboring countries with open arms, yet casts out or hunts down LGBTQ+ Ugandan nationals. By Julian Ingersoll. (03/20/2024)

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Francophone Pandemic in Africa
Francophone Pandemic in Africa

What do the elections in Senegal say about other countries in Africa as well? By Oumar Fofana. (02/12/2024)

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Rwanda: A House of Cards?
Rwanda: A House of Cards?

The issues facing Rwandan President Paul Kagame. By Oumar Fofana. (10/26/2023)

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The U.S. Should Push to Disband the RSF Militia
The U.S. Should Push to Disband the RSF Militia

Author argues for action by the US in the Sudanese war and have the RSF militia disbanded. By Mohamed Suliman. (10/23/2023)

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To Uphold Democracy, ECOWAS and African Union Must Condemn Electoral Malpractice
To Uphold Democracy, ECOWAS and African Union Must Condemn Electoral Malpractice

ECOWAS and the African Union should adopt a consistent and principled approach to uphold democratic norms in member states. By Adimula Oluwabukola. (09/29/2023)

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“Let the poor breathe”: Tinubu’s Administration Must Match Words with Action
“Let the poor breathe”: Tinubu’s Administration Must Match Words with Action

Nigeria’s new president, Bola Tinubu, faces numerous challenges. Author argues it's time to make Nigeria work for the many rather than the few. By Benita Ezumezu. (09/14/2023)

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ACFTA: Paving the Way to Economic Growth and Seamless Travel in Africa
ACFTA: Paving the Way to Economic Growth and Seamless Travel in Africa

What do African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) and streamlined visa processes mean for Africa, and what is the best path forward? By Oluwabukola Adimula. (09/01/2023)

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The RSF Militia Can't Play Any Political Role
The RSF Militia Can't Play Any Political Role

Author argues the RSF militia can't play any political role in Sudan. By Mohamed Suliman. (08/31/2023)

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Yemen's Agony: Conflict, Deadlock, and Despair
Yemen's Agony: Conflict, Deadlock, and Despair

Overview of conflict in Yemen and prospects for peace. By Muhammad Shoaib. (08/22/2023)

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Neocolonialism in the Digital Era: Meta’s Bid to Outsource Psychological Trauma to Africa
Neocolonialism in the Digital Era: Meta’s Bid to Outsource Psychological Trauma to Africa

Is Meta displaying disregard for the psychological safety of African citizens? By Emma Parece. (06/22/2023)

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Urgent Plea for Release: Former Tshisekedi Adviser's Detention Sparks Concerns
Urgent Plea for Release: Former Tshisekedi Adviser's Detention Sparks Concerns

Author calls for attention to the case of Mr. Fortunat Biselele, a former private advisor to President Félix Tshisekedi, who has been imprisoned for the past four months at the Malaka jail.  By Hud... Read More...



To the foreign policy establishment: Heed some West African [Roosevelt] advice: More soft talk, less big sticks!
To the foreign policy establishment: Heed some West African [Roosevelt] advice: More soft talk, less big sticks!

Author outlines practical initiatives that the US foreign policy community can take to enable US-Africa partnerships that produce concrete sustainable results. By Milton de Castro. (05/08/2023)

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Access Granted: How Digital Payments can Advance the Economic Rights of Africans
Access Granted: How Digital Payments can Advance the Economic Rights of Africans

How can Africa leverage the success of mobile payments for economic development?  By Samuel Kamsi Okafor. (03/20/2023)

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Another Toothless International Organization: the African Union’s Response to Human Rights abuses in Ethiopia
Another Toothless International Organization: the African Union’s Response to Human Rights abuses in Ethiopia

The African Union has failed to protect human rights in Ethiopia. By Ryan Miller. (12/27/2022)

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Ethiopia’s Ethnic Federalism System Prevents Sustainable Peacebuilding
Ethiopia’s Ethnic Federalism System Prevents Sustainable Peacebuilding

Ethiopa's ethnic federalist system impairs the path to peacebuilding. By Elizabeth Linsenmayer. (05/15/2022)

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De-funding Global Health
De-funding Global Health

Funds are being reduced to Global Health Intiatives.  What are the facts and potential impacts?  By M. Patel Virendra.  (08/31/2020)

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Social Media’s Impact on the International Relations
Social Media’s Impact on the International Relations

Social media's increasing influence on the world and its ramifications.  By Fulin Wang. (05/21/2020)

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Why Does America Exclude Development Finance from its Foreign Aid Account?
Why Does America Exclude Development Finance from its Foreign Aid Account?

Foreign aid does not count development finance funding - resulting in billions of dollars being missed. What are its global impacts?  Here's a blueprint to correct it.  By Mumukshu Pa... Read More...



America’s opportunity to show solidarity (in action) with Sri Lanka
America’s opportunity to show solidarity (in action) with Sri Lanka

The Board of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) will review a proposed $480 million compact with Sri Lanka this week.  Supporting it will show solidrity in the wake of the recent terro... Read More...



Breaking Bad: The Dangers of the Shipbreaking Industry
Breaking Bad: The Dangers of the Shipbreaking Industry

The effects of shipbreaking on environments and populations. By Catie Brown. (01/16/2019)

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The World without Colonies – Dakhla without Potemkin Village
The World without Colonies – Dakhla without Potemkin Village

What is the future of Dakhla? By Emhamed Khadad. (03/21/2018)

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Scramble for Africa: China's Intervention into Africa
Scramble for Africa: China's Intervention into Africa

What are the impacts of China's economic interests in Africa ? By Brad Settelmeyer, (08/03/2017)

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The New Frontiers of National Defense
The New Frontiers of National Defense

How can African countries tackle the security challenges posed by cyber-attacks and pandemics? By Lewi Negede Lewi. (08/01/2017)

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Countering the Narrative of Political Corruption as an Obstacle to Nigeria’s Economic Development
Countering the Narrative of Political Corruption as an Obstacle to Nigeria’s Economic Development

The major challenge to Nigeria’s development is not political corruption but a lack of direction. By Chambers Umezulike. (06/22/2017)

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Democracy Versus Dictatorship As Africa’s Best Model of Governance
Democracy Versus Dictatorship As Africa’s Best Model of Governance

Africa must look to further democratization. By Chambers Umezulike. (04/13/2017)

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Paging Gov. Beasley: Will the World Food Program face a famine or flourish under American budget cut
Paging Gov. Beasley: Will the World Food Program face a famine or flourish under American budget cut

The WFP needs to flourish in these trying times to control world hunger and thirst. New Executive Director Gov. David Beasley needs to do just that. By M. Patel. (03/29/2017)

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Let’s shatter the glass ceiling for women in global banking
Let’s shatter the glass ceiling for women in global banking

On this International Women’s Day, we can start to begin the end of male dominance of MDBs: let’s shatter the glass ceiling for women in global MBD banking. By M. Patel. (03/08/2017)Read More...



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