Africa and the New Cold War: Africa’s development depends on regional ownership of its security
Africa must reduce foreign involvement in its security and development, writes Hippolyte Fofack.
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Lethal drones are a new menace to Africa
Ethiopia is at the forefront of a military trend in Africa that sees armed drones becoming an increasingly sought-after military option across the continent.
Why are Ethiopia’s churches under attack?
A spate of church burnings has raised the religious and political temperature in Ethiopia. What or who is behind this?
Development as a conflict prevention tool
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is primarily a regional mechanism for the prevention and resolution of conflicts.
We should be vigilant about external funding of African defence – Obasanjo
The annual Tana Forum concludes today in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Its theme, ‘Ownership of Africa’s Peace and Security Provision’, implies being able to self-finance Africa’s …
Biafra Mark ll on the march?
The historical efforts by the Igbo people of South East Nigeria to achieve a separate state, Biafra, are now 50 years old but the simmering …