Assessing How Far Democracy in South Africa is Liberal or Illiberal
Despite facing problems with development and achieving the high standards prescribed its constitution, South Africa still has the attributes of a liberal democracy.
A Critical Evaluation of the Intelligence Oversight Regime in Botswana
The Botswana intelligence oversight regime falls short of addressing the conflicting needs of secrecy and democratic imperatives of transparency and accountability.
The Securitization of Mali
The French intervention in Mali is a testament to securitization theory’s prowess in challenging, and more significantly, critiquing modern conceptualizations of security.
The Arts as Healing Power in Transitional Justice
The arts may hold healing power in transitioning societies, as they provide a means for survivors of atrocities to deal with the past and tell their stories in a creative way.
Illicit Financial Flows and Capital Flight in Africa
IFFs hamstring the efforts of African states to pursue poverty alleviation and economic development, thus addressing IFFs and their impacts should be a priority for UNECA.
A Case-Study of Female Genital Mutilation in Egypt
Cultural relativism and universalism have yet to overcome cultural traditions which result in human harm. By balancing the two, there is potential for progress.
China, Africa, and Neo-Colonialism
China may achieve more than to insert themselves into an existing bilateral relationship between Africa and the West, converting it into a triangular one.
Accountability vs Stability? Assessing the ICC’s Intervention In Kenya
The ICC’s involvement in Kenya suggests that accountability efforts are compatible with reconciliation and stabilization efforts in the wake of massive human rights abuses.
A Study of Climate Change Induced Migration in Somalia
Migration is a longstanding issue within Somalia as conflict, political unrest and subsequent famine continue to result in mass internal displacement, unhindered by weak governmental institutions.
How Sub-Saharan Africa Can Become a Stable Economic Region
Colonial systems must be outgrown in favor of global ones, and governments must work for the betterment of the state and its citizens, not for power and wealth which has permeated the region since independence.
