China in Africa: Mercantilist predator, or partner in development?
China’s rapid rise to global prominence has become the cause of much debate, reflection, and concern.
Pay for Publicity’ Industry is Alive and Well
The cause of press freedom, vital to building democracy in Africa, is being damaged by journalists who accept payment from their sources for covering the news. AllAfrica guest columnist Faten Aggad discusses the problem.
Zimbabwe’s Plight, South Africa’s Failure
Morgan Tsvangirai’s withdrawal from the presidential run-off scheduled for June 27, and his decision to seek the protection of the Dutch embassy in Harare, has secured for Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe a Pyrrhic victory.
African Union Has Power to Sanction Mugabe
As African heads of state and government prepare to meet for the 11th African Union (AU) Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt, Zimbabwe continues to spiral downwards.
Addressing the African Peer Review Mechanism’s Programmes of Action
Examining the first six APRM Programmes of Action, this paper traces how PoAs are developed, implemented and monitored, and how they could be strengthened going forward.
Aborder la question des programmes d’action du Mécanisme Africain d’Evaluation par les Pairs
Etudiant les six premiers Programmes d’Action du MAEP, cet article étudie la manière dont les PA sont développés, mis en œuvre et contrôlés, et comment ils peuvent être renforcés au fur et à mesure de la progression du processus.
Would Barack Obama be good for Africa?
If Barack Obama is elected President of the United States, becoming the world’s most powerful leader, what difference would it make to America’s engagement with Africa? Will the son of a Kenyan do things differently from his predecessors, and will Africa benefit?
Understanding APRM Research: Planning, Process and Politics. A Practical Handbook for Peer Review Research
Based on experiences of researchers working on early APRM reports, this handbook offers practical advice on tackling all aspects of this complex research process.
Comprendre la recherche sur le MAEP : Planification, processus et politiques – Un manuel pratique pour la recherche sur l’evaluation par les pairs
Basé sur les expériences de chercheurs travaillant sur les premiers rapports du MAEP, ce manuel propose des conseils pratiques pour aborder tous les aspects de ce processus complexe de recherche.
South Africa: Ugly Politics Aggravate Xenophobia
The attacks on migrants from elsewhere in Africa in South Africa recently are not simply a result of xenophobia.