Emily Robinson discusses the issues surrounding the influx of irregular migrants traveling across the Mediterranean Sea to Europe from North Africa.
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Shedding Light on Ghana’s Energy Crisis
The key to economic and social progress lies in a state’s capacity to use technology and its resources to their fullest potential. For Ghana, electricity has never been more critical.
Alliance Between Boko Haram and ISIS: What Does it Mean?
Vanessa Hayford explores what the recent allegiance pledged by Boko Haram to the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq (ISIS) means for the future of Jihadism in the Middle East and West Africa.
The African Standardization Challenge
NATO benefits from standardized training and equipment. Amid several regional conflicts, Paul Pryce argues West Africa must also make the jump to standardization or suffer a ‘logistical nightmare’.
Darfur: How can we remember the world’s ‘biggest forgotten war’?
Jelena Djuric writes about UNAMID’s plan to halt its mission in Darfur in light of recent rape allegations in the village of Tabit.
The Wave of Migrants Coming From The Mediterranean to Europe
The UN agency for refugees (UNHCR) has dubbed the very popular crossing from Africa to Europe “the most lethal route in the world” for refugees as 3,419 migrants perished at sea in 2014. Last week, there were fears that more than 300 migrants had drowned in the Mediterranean between North Africa and the Italian island Read More…
Beating Boko Haram
The African Union is deploying a force to counter Boko Haram and growing instability in the Sahel, but Paul Pryce doubts this will be enough.
Nigeria Postpones Democracy for Six Weeks… Hopefully
Malcolm discusses the significance of the postponed elections in Nigeria and the importance this has on fighting Boko Haram.
Nigerians Set to Hit the Polls, Amidst Growing Violence Part II: The Candidates’ Profiles
In Part two of a two-part series on Nigeria’s upcoming elections, Kabir profiles Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari, the leading presidential candidates.
The Commonwealth: From Mere Association to Strategic Unification
In his latest article, Brian suggests ways in which the Commonwealth’s security could be expanded. The results could foster closer diplomatic ties and ensure long-term viability of the organization.