From Strong Men To Strong Institutions: An Assessment Of Africa’s Transition Towards More Political Contestability
Vera Songwe. As President Obama said during his recent address at the African Union,…
Voices of the Poor
By Narayan, Deepa, Ed.; Petesch, Patti, Ed. This book, the last volume in a three-part series,…
Extortion Fees From Trans-Saharan Migrants through Libya As Source of Funds For Terrorism in Africa
Wend William. The phenomenon of migrants traversing the hostile terrain of northern Africa to…
China In Africa Is Good, But Can Discourage Industrialization In The Continent
Edward Paice and Jonathan Bhalla. “China: friend or foe?” was the title of a special Q & A…
Revisiting President Buhari’s Stance On Governance and Ministerial Appointments As Nigerians Impatiently Wait
Muhammadu Buhari, President of Nigeria. This month, the world moved a step closer to the defeat of…
The Deadliest Terror Group In Africa Seeks Alliance With ISIS
Armin Rosen. The recent move by Boko Haram's leader to pledge the jihadist group's…
Obama In Africa; Too Little, Too Late?
Charles Ellison. Perhaps not, but there’s not much dispute on the reasons for President Obama’s…
The Great Divide: Unequal Societies and What We Can Do About Them
By Joseph Stiglitz. Reviewed By Brandon Wicks. Once upon a time, not altogether too long ago, we…
Dr. Okonjo-Iweala On Nigeria's Empty Excess Crude Account And Sovereign Wealth Fund
Dr. Okonjo-Iweala, former Nigeria's Minister of Finance, explains why Nigeria's Excess Crude…
Wombs And Alien Spirits
Women, Men and the Zar Cult in Northern Sudan. By Janice Boddy. Reviewed by Tanya Luhrman. A…