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What's Next for Mali? Nicholas A. Heras speaks to Dr. Christos Kyrou, an expert on peace and conflict resolution, on what to expect next in Mali. Read More...

Election Results Challenged in Ivory Coast Article on Ivory Coast's election uncertainties. By Adam Nossiter (The NewYork Times,12/2/2010) Read More...

HIV/AIDS and Human Security: A Focus on Women and Economic Security in Southern Africa Author analyzes the AIDS/HIV issue in southern Africa and offers policy recommendations towards combating its effect there. By Elizabeth Armstrong-Mensah, PhD. (04/21/2010) Read More... 0 Comments |

Doing business in Ghana: A golden opportunity Article analysing investment opportunities in Ghana and potential challenges investors are likely to face. By Adeline Teoh (Dynamic Export, 04/29/2009) Read More...

Nigerian corruption: After failed bombing... Article on glitches in Nigerias airport security system. By LEKAN OGUNTOYINBO (01/03/2010, THE STUMP) Read More...

Nigeria’s Creaky Political System Article analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of Nigeria's political system. By Stephanie Hanson (Council on Foreign relations,04/12/2007) Read More...

A war on women Article on the atrocities women in Liberia, Sierra-Leone and Ivory Coast endured during and after the wars . By Ann Jones (Los Angeles Times, 02/17/2008) Read More...

Rice price crisis offers opportunity for Africa, says WARDA The global food crisis which sent rice prices above $1000 per tonne last year is an opportunity for African countries to better their economies, the Deputy Director-General of Africa Rice Center (WARD... Read More...

India inaugurates Pan-African e-Network project (Myjoyonline, 02/27/2009) Read More...

Côte d’Ivoire: Can the Ouagadougou Agreement Bring Peace? The author discusses the fragile nature of the recent peace agreement in the Ivory Coast and makes policy recommendations to government leaders, defense and security forces, opposition parties, civil ... Read More...

Nigeria: Failed Elections, Failing State? The author describes the significant regression from democratic practices in the April 2007 elections in Nigeria. Additionally, several prescriptions for major actors within Nigeria and the internati... Read More...

IA-Forum Interview: Josephine Osikena IA-Forum speaks with Josephine Osikena, Programme Manager for Democracy and Development at the Foreign Policy Centre, about the upcoming elections in West Africa. By J. Young and Sarah Knudsen. (IA-... Read More... 0 Comments |

What is Ghana’s Secret? The author describes how Ghana has maintained stable democratic practices, consistent economic growth, and a strong civil society, factors that have enabled the West African nation to experience subst... Read More...

Mauritanians warm to their coup d’état The author explains why the coup that ousted President Taya nine months ago has yielded positive results in the oil-rich country. By Claire Soares. (Christian Science Monitor, 6/6/2006) Read More...

Nongovernmental Organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa Published by The Swedish NGO Foundation for Human Rights and International Human Rights Internship Program, 1996. Read More...

Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) UN regional commission to support economic and social development, foster regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa's development. Read More...

Minority Rights Group International Working to secure the rights of ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and indigenous peoples worldwide, and to promote cooperation and understanding between communities. Read More...

New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) An initiative by African leaders designed to address the current challenges facing Africa, such as poverty, underdevelopment and the continued marginalisation of Africa countries. Read More...

Poverty in Africa Online publication of the World Bank's Africa Region and deals with monitoring and measuring poverty keeps a Household Survey Databank, contains resources and support for people working to understand ... Read More...

Child Soldiers Mature Into Remorseless Fighters, Threaten Africa's Stability This article discusses the problem of child soldiers in Africa becoming adults. They have little other choice than to continue fighting, raising concerns in the U.S. intelligence community of terrori... Read More...

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Stop turning away, America A West African force should take charge in war-ravaged Liberia, says former U.S. diplomat John Hirsch, but it needs help from Washington. (Globe and Mail, 7/31/2003) Read More...

African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) The organization researches and trains in conflict management, preventive diplomacy, peacekeeping and peace operations for democratic governance in West Africa and the Horn of Africa. The site offers ... Read More...