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

May

10

2014

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

May

10

2014

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 ...

Towards Africa-EU Brussels Summit: Dialogue and Capacity for Delivery

Jan

10

2014

Towards Africa-EU Brussels Summit: Dialogue and Capacity for Delivery A partnership characterized by fatigue and frustration For varied reasons, those regularly engaged in the Africa-EU partnership tend to exhibit a degree of fatigue and frustration. If not addressed during the Brussels summit and 4th partnership period, the ongoing fatigue and frustration may grow to mutually assured ...

The crisis in South Sudan and its implications for Ethiopia

Dec

28

2013

The crisis in South Sudan and its implications for Ethiopia Ethiopia’s active mediation role in the current crisis is commendable and justified. While IGAD under the leadership of Ethiopia provides the best vehicle for dialogue, Ethiopia has a very high stake in this crisis due to a number of factors. A peaceful region, the two ...

The Crisis in South Sudan and Its Causes

Dec

27

2013

The Real Reasons behind South Sudan Crisishttp://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2013/12/real-reasons-behind-south-sudan-crisis-2013122784119779562.html Borne out of a post-independence political indulgence and inclination marked by the absence of any credible and meaningful reform, it was not surprising that the crisis in the SPLM erupted at the top echelon of political power. During the armed struggle for independence, the glue that kept the ...

From a barrier to a bridge The Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: a trigger towards transformed and cooperative relations? Op-Ed in Al Jazeera on the Renaissance Dam

Nov

12

2013

http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2013/11/from-barrier-bridge-20131161194806363.htmlThe Nile Basin ministerial meeting in Khartoum on Monday Nov 5th, Sudan is currently considering the recommendations of the International Panel of Experts (the Panel) on the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (the Dam). The Panel evaluated the Dam and its socioeconomic, hydrological and environmental impact on Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia. Commenced in April 2011, the construction ...

The Pro-Morsi and Pro-Sissi:the armed forces are in control of the transitional process

Jul

26

2013

Given that the same person, General Sissi, currently holds the ministries of defense and deputy premiership, it is clear that the leaders of the armed forces are in control of the transitional process. Thus, whether it is well prepared or not, the army now is in a no-win situation. On the one hand, reinstating Morsi ...

AFISMA: Military ahead of politics

Feb

16

2013

Political Reform in Bamako, Alienation of Nomadic Global Terrorist from Local Grievances and Military Action and Criminal Justice Measure against armed groups Published by AlJazeera Studies Center

The North African Uprisings under the African Union ‘s Normative Framework

Oct

11

2012

A year or so after the North African uprisings that took every body by surprise, it is now time to critically examine the nature of the uprisings, their causes and consequences, and AU’s response. The paper discusses the current events in North Africa vis-à-vis the AU’s normative frameworks related to constitutionalism and democracy. The AU ...

Ethiopia’s acting PM to remain at helm until 2015

Aug

22

2012

(Reuters) – Ethiopia’s acting prime minister Hailemariam Desalegn will run the country until an election in 2015, showing that the ruling party is determined to ensure a swift and smooth transfer of power following the death of Meles Zenawi. http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/22/us-ethiopia-meles-idUSBRE87K04K20120822