The Moment for Climate Justice
May 7, 2014 | As global civil society calls for a renewable energy revolution, the U.S. Congress is considering an African energy initiative that leaves the door wide open to fossil fuels.
Articles by Emira Woods
Electrifying Africa–But at What Cost to Africans?
September 16, 2013 | Two U.S. initiatives to provide Africans with electricity seem likely to lead to large, climate-polluting projects rather than the locally sourced renewable energy rural Africa needs.
No Military Solution in Mali, Emira Woods Says
January 15, 2013 | The co-director of the Institute's Foreign Policy In Focus project discussed the African conflict on the PBS NewsHour.
The Strange Case of Charles Taylor
April 30, 2012 | This long-awaited verdict against the former Liberian strongman brings some measure of justice to a region ripped apart by brutality, greed, and proxy wars.
Risks for Dark-Skinned Libyans
March 6, 2012 | Libya's rampant acts of racism against dark-skinned Libyan civilians must be brought to the attention of the international community, who must address the problem and hold Libya accountable.
Emira Woods: Libya Must Shape its Own Future
August 22, 2011 | Emira Woods takes questions on what can and should come next for Libya.
Libya Must Shape its Own Future
August 22, 2011 | After 42 years of Muammar el-Qaddafi, it is now long overdue for the Libyan people to determine their own destiny.
Calling for a Ceasefire in Libya
August 19, 2011 | A call to Congress for a cease-fire in Libya, issued by U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations that support human rights and democracy in Africa.
Labor Rights Advocates Congratulate Bridgestone/Firestone Workers in Liberia on Award from U.S. Dept. of Labor
February 16, 2011 | Union representing rubber workers receives award for work to end child labor.
An Opening for Progressives? Obama to Step up Outreach to Africa in 2011
January 6, 2011 | An opening for progressives in the U.S. and in Africa to push the Obama Administration on its short-sighted Africa policy might exist in 2011.