Though it scarcely makes headlines, the Central African Republic’s vicious civil war has created a sickening humanitarian crisis.
CAR: A Forgotten Crisis at the Heart of Africa
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Coup Fever
Despite the lip service given to democracy the world over, coups remain a popular last resort. Here’s why.
South Sudan: Colonialism’s Dead Hand
A studied refusal to pay attention to South Sudan’s colonial history helped ignite the current crisis.
Is the Central African Republic on the Verge of Genocide?
The Seleka militia in the Central African Republic seem to be following the Rwanda model for genocide.
Deposed Central African Republic President Bozize’s Loyalists Not Going Quietly
Because of the instability, scores of Central Africans have fled to surrounding countries for safety.
Changing of the Guard All Too Common in the Central African Republic
Characterized by fragile political and economic systems together with a weak military, the Central African Republic has repeatedly fallen victim to takeovers.
Why Kony 2012 Fails
From Twitter trending to the front page of The New York Times to public statements by the White House and the Pentagon, the Kony 2012 campaign has shown the power of social media to affect U.S. public debate. But it has also demonstrated the dangers posed by oversimplification in an age when policy is made in the 24-hour news cycle. This has proven especially so on issues concerning Africa where, lacking historical context, over-simplistic media framing can quickly take root and lead to problematic policy “solutions.”