The politicization of humanitarian aid poses a huge moral dilemma for NGO workers.
America’s Empire of African Bases Spreads
The U.S. military has built an extensive archipelago of African outposts, transforming the continent into a laboratory for a new kind of war.
The Road Ends in Djibouti for Some Eritrean Refugees
Thousands of Eritreans are marooned in this desolate corner of the Horn of Africa.
Obama’s Last Chance in Africa
If he wants to save his legacy on Africa, Barack Obama will have to be more than a shill for U.S. security firms and corporations.
Kenya’s Sorrow and How the U.S. Fueled Al-Shabab in Somalia
An ill-advised American-supported Ethiopian invasion transformed Al-Shabab from a marginal player into a major force.
Kenya’s Garissa Attack Wasn’t Just a Tragedy. It Was Blowback.
Sadly, innocent Kenyans are paying the price for their government’s actions in Somalia.
Sexual Terror and Impunity in Somalia
Somalia is plagued by sexual violence, and many of the perpetrators are foreign troops.
China, America, and a New Cold War in Africa?
Is the conflict in South Sudan the opening salvo in the battle for a continent?
The Obama Administration’s Somali Pivot
Concerned about terrorism as well as influence from Washington’s economic rivals, the Obama administration is renewing its efforts to support the Somali central government.
South Sudan: Colonialism’s Dead Hand
A studied refusal to pay attention to South Sudan’s colonial history helped ignite the current crisis.