To Uphold Democracy, ECOWAS and African Union Must Condemn Electoral Malpractice
ECOWAS and the African Union should adopt a consistent and principled approach to uphold democratic norms in member states. By Adimula Oluwabukola. (09/29/2023)
Development NGOs in Ghana: perceptions of the ‘do-gooders’ struggling to reduce economic inequality
Paper uses perception studies to investigate why NGO-led development work and PD projects have not succeeded in significantly reducing inequality in Ghana. By Fenja Tramsen. (09/26/2023)
“Let the poor breathe”: Tinubu’s Administration Must Match Words with Action
Nigeria’s new president, Bola Tinubu, faces numerous challenges. Author argues it's time to make Nigeria work for the many rather than the few. By Benita Ezumezu. (09/14/2023)
ACFTA: Paving the Way to Economic Growth and Seamless Travel in Africa
What do African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) and streamlined visa processes mean for Africa, and what is the best path forward? By Oluwabukola Adimula. (09/01/2023)
Urgent Plea for Release: Former Tshisekedi Adviser's Detention Sparks Concerns
Author calls for attention to the case of Mr. Fortunat Biselele, a former private advisor to President Félix Tshisekedi, who has been imprisoned for the past four months at the Malaka jail. By Hud...
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To the foreign policy establishment: Heed some West African [Roosevelt] advice: More soft talk, less big sticks!
Author outlines practical initiatives that the US foreign policy community can take to enable US-Africa partnerships that produce concrete sustainable results. By Milton de Castro. (05/08/2023)
The Political Economy of Ruto-Raila Handshake: Actors, Interests and why the handshake is the ultimate market Equilibrium
Article analyzes the interaction between politics and economics in the ensuing public discourse in Kenya around possibility of an acceptable compromise between President Ruto and the opposition pol...
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The Influence of Regional Organizations on the Public Policy Process in Africa
Paper provides analysis of different substantive domains of public policy where regional organizations play a key role. By Odhiambo Kasera. (04/25/2023)
This new issue of International Affairs Forum presents interviews, essays, and opinion pieces from worldwide experts discussing Human Rights. 03/07/2023
Parallel Track on Developmental Issues: Western China and Southern Sudan
Essay analyzes the right to development, particularly those in rural and vulnerable categories (females, children, indigenous). By Cheng Huang. (04/26/2022)