According to the latest Global Terrorism Index (2018) published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, the Sahel-Sahara region ranks third in the world as the region most impacted by terrorism from 2002 to 2017, both in terms of the frequency of attacks and the total number of victims. The Middle East and North Africa Read More >
African conflicts
Turkey-Africa Relations
Opening the second Turkey-Africa Economic and Business Forum last month in Istanbul, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared, “We want to improve our relations, built on mutual respect, in all areas on the basis of win-win and equal partnership” to the 3000 delegates attending. bit.ly/2OHcfih
Positive Trends in the Relationship between Africa and the Arab World
Undoubtedly, Arab countries and those in the Gulf in particular have cast a long and malevolent shadow over the African continent – from the Arab slave trade of Africans to the spread of extremist Islam amongst Africans. However, there are signs that this may be changing for the better on account of positive changes occurring Read More >
The African Union and Counter-Terrorism
Africa has witnessed a tremendous increase in terrorist incidents. According to the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, there has been more than a 1000 percent increase in terrorism since 2006. Moreover, an alarming twenty-two African countries has been targeted by terrorism. This, in turn, raises the question of what the African Union (AU) has done to curb Read More >
U.S. National Security Strategy 2018- English, French, Russian, Dari
President Donald Trump released his administrations U.S. National Security Strategy. See his vision here. The four main pillars of his new strategy include: Protecting the U.S. from threats. Promoting American prosperity. Preserving “peace through strength.” Advancing American influence. Take a look at his vision and further explanation of the pillars here in: English (web-link); English Read More >
Les Defis De La Politique Etrangere De L’Algerie Dans Un Contexte Rergional D’evolution Democratique
Le présent essai est réalisé dans le but de donner un éclairage sur la politique étrangère de l’Algérie, son évolution dans un contexte de mutations globales régionales et son adéquation avec les principes fondamentaux du droit international. L’analyse présentée reflète uniquement le point de vue de son auteur. Read more.
Another Gaddafi for Libya?
The recent release of former Libyan dictator, Muammar Gaddafi’s son, Saif-al Islam from prison in Zintan has raised speculation that he may preparing for a political comeback of sorts in this strife-torn country. The younger Gaddafi was captured on the 19th November 2011 and held as a prisoner by the Abu Bakr al-Siddique Brigade in Read More >
African Security In The Twenty-first Century
This book explores and analyses the evolving African security paradigm in light of the multitude of diverse threats and challenges facing the continent and the international community. It challenges current thinking and traditional security constructs as woefully inadequate to meet the real security needs of African governments and their 1 billion plus citizens in an Read More >
As Africa Faces More Terrorism, Experts Point to Saudi
WASHINGTON DC — On June 5, Saudi Arabia and its allies, including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of funding extremist groups such as the Muslim Brotherhood and Islamic State. In response, Qatar said it was the victim of a policy of “domination and control” by its Read More >
Muslim-Christian Violence in Africa
Despite lecturing political science at the University of the Free State, I do occasionally give lectures on Islam to students in our Faculty of Theology. This prompted an earnest theology student who aims to become a priest to seek me out. The young man came to my office and apologized but he explained that I Read More >