Africa
Solving Piracy: Break the Legitimacy
The fight against piracy off the coast of Somalia has reached a new stage, with a more muscular approach being propogated by the US. Yet, any such approach ignores past experience and the real exploitation of Somali marine resources by the international community. To find long-term solutions, addressing the root socio-economic causes is critical.
A Lament to the Electoral Commission of Kenya
An open letter to the Election Commission of Kenya brings to light what mainstream media has not reported.
Africa Does Not Need More Aid
In addition to providing raw materials, labor, and markets for finished products, Africa also cleanses the conscience of Africanist scholars, evangelists and missionaries, the rock and roll musicians who want to save Africa through orphan adoption, and philanthropists with Mother-Theresa complexes.
Mukoma Wa Ngugi writes a scathing criticism of Western aid and attitudes towards Africa. He [...]
