Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Can the ANC redeem its fading glory?

The South African ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC) has been enjoying more than 60% of voters’ support at virtually every election since 1994, the year that marked the beginning of democratic rule in the country.
This support, it seems, is ebbing away. It is not too soon to ask what efforts the ANC is making to redeem its fading glory at a time when the youth are losing patience. How could these efforts, if any, affect the SA political landscape generally? Read full article on News24

Friday, January 3, 2014

Chad's unhelpful role in the CAR

With the build-up of sectarian conflict, scores of people killed, women raped, properties burned, villages destroyed, religious leaders calling for a holy war - the Central African Republic (CAR) crisis is feared to be entering into a Rwandan-like genocide.
The urge to avoid the complete descent into genocide has prompted the African Union and the UN to mobilise troops from African countries for peacekeeping purposes.
However, this effort is being fast compromised by the subversive activities of the Chadian army in its role as both peacekeeper and party to the conflict. Read full article on Africa Review

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