A meeting of the AU later this week has put the International Criminal Court in the spotlight as African countries plan to voice concerns about the court.
Author: John L. Hirsch
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How a humanitarian operation in Somalia became a war.
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As the majority of Malians blame the incompetence of the political class for the ongoing crisis, the new government has a hard road to stabilize this fractured country.
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How the United Nations can have more successful outcomes in peacebuilding is the million dollar question.
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Democracy and good governance is no longer a foreign prescription in Africa; it’s driven by Africans themselves.
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Lack of violence was the result of hard work by both the Kenyans and the international community, though the election process could use improvement.
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Historically the European Union had a negative impact on its neighbor to the south, though the relationship is becoming more equal.
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As al-Shabaab weakens, some of the challenges for the Somali government and for AMISOM shift.
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The long-time diplomat discusses the crises in Mali and the Sahel, the threat of terrorism in the Sahel, and the idea of ECOWAS military assistance.
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Somalia and the international community prepare to end a six year transitional period with hopes of establishing a more inclusive Somali government.