Transitional Peaceful Process for South Sudan: The best scenario, the most desirable, but the least probable

If effectively implemented with the will of SPLM and all opposition groups, yesterday’s agreement for transitional government of some kind offers the best scenario I depicted in my recent long-interview. Despite being the most desirable, this scenario still remains least probable as it is mainly dependent on the political will of the political parties and leaders. ...

The Implications of the Crisis in South Sudan on AU Mediation Efforts

South Sudan Crisis adds challenges to the North-South and North-North mediation Also on the ongoing negotiation process between South Sudan and Sudan was used as an excuse to not focus on democratisation and delivering basic services to the citizens of both countries.  Sudan’s President Al-Bashir could use the ongoing border conflict, the internal schism within ...

The International Criminal Court and African Leaders: Deterrence and Generational Shift of Attitude

The International Criminal Court and African Leaders: Deterrence and Generational Shift of Attitude On 15 November 2013, immediately after the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) voted against the African Union’s (AU) request for deferral of the trials of Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta and Vice President William Ruto for a year, the United Kingdom (UK) Permanent ...