As the threat of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea grows, Paul Pryce proposes a preventive measure: training assistance for West African naval forces.
Africa
African Region
Tensions in South Sudan: Peaceful Solution or Inevitable Conflict?
Chris Edwards on the possibility of renewed conflict between Sudan and South Sudan.
No Tour d’Afrique?
Canadian officials toured Africa last month, but Paul Pryce asks why Francophone countries were left off the itinerary.
Canada and Sierra Leone: Setting the Standard?
As Sierra Leone rebuilds after a long civil war, Paul Pryce wonders if Canada’s engagement there might serve as a model for efforts elsewhere in West Africa.
Dam-Nations: Ethiopia, Egypt, and the Nile River
Emma Lecavalier explains the role of the Nile Basin Initiative in calming tensions between countries along the Nile.
When Business Cannot Continue as Usual: The Intersection of a Culture of Violence and Business in South Africa
Magan Haycock discusses the importance of curbing labour violence and corruption for the South African mining sector.
State of Emergency in Nigeria: No Easy Solution
Chris Edwards on the ongoing military operations in Nigeria and the history of Boko Haram in the country.
Ready to Turn the Corner? Britain and Maritime Piracy in Somalia
Aaron Willschick looks at the recent measures taken by Britain to reduce Somali pirate attacks and argues that the African country may finally be on the road to recovery.
East Coast vs. West Coast: The Differences in Maritime Piracy in Africa
Aaron Willschick looks at the puzzling issue of why pirate attacks have risen on Africa’s west coast and drastically fallen on the east coast in the Gulf of Aden.
Canadian Mining in Africa: Risks and Rewards
Chris Edwards on Canada’s role in mining efforts in Africa.