grey dynamics

Ethiopia Joins Saudi Arabia’s Travel Ban

March 16, 2020

Eren Ersozoglu

      On the 12th March, Saudi Arabia declared a travel ban to Ethiopia. This was despite the country having no confirmed cases. The entry of non-nationals nonetheless was halted. Friday 13th Ethiopia joined the undesirable list of countries with a confirmed COVID-19 case.     The inclusion of Ethiopia in the travel ban can be linked to be a pre-emptive measure. This assumption could be based on Ethiopia’s difficulty tackling measles and cholera.   This reduces the Kingdom’s confidence in…

Cameroon’s 2020 Elections: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

March 11, 2020

Jesutimilehin Akamo

      This article seeks to probe Cameroon’s February 2020 elections. It is an overview, to what extent it can be called a “democratic” election. It has been a war of words and guns between the incumbent and the opposition and separatists. Elections held regardless of the crisis in 2 regions. The government claims to have done all that is necessary but the reality on the ground says otherwise (A1).     Reconstructed Scenario is based on the following…

Ghana’s Newfound Oil Wealth: Blessing or Curse?

March 10, 2020

Ana-Maria Baloi

      Why does this matter:   Ghana is one of the major oil exporters in Africa. Recently a Ghanaian private company has discovered oil and gas resources in the Gulf of Guinea, expected to boost the national economy.   The large increase in oil and gold exports in the last decade is highly affecting the production and exportation of cocoa, another key-resource in Ghana. Therefore, many Ghanaian farmers are forced to sell their lands, while the country’s agriculture…

The Ghost of Gaddafi Marginalises the African Union in Libya

March 6, 2020

Louis Tayler

    Key Judgements:   Gaddafi’s influence in the African Union (AU) has tainted it in the eyes of some Libyans, who perceive it to have been their enemy, or simply irrelevant to the revolution and future of Libya.   Libyan political and economic relationships are increasingly focused towards the Middle East, Europe, Russia and Turkey. Linkage to, and involvement with Africa is dropping.   Though the AU has little influence in Libya and the peace process, the implications of…

Lessons from a Home Grown Peace Plan by Awatche’s People in C.A.R

March 5, 2020

Jesutimilehin Akamo

    This article attempts to examine an aspect of drought’s impact. Pastureland and water are in short supply. This has increased the competition between herders who need it to feed their cattle and farmers who depend on it for survival. The competition sometimes results in armed conflict. The political crisis adds to the challenges. However, this article explores a more peaceful option showed in Awatche, Bambari, Central Africa Republic (CAR). They owned and protect their peace.   Reconstructed Scenario…

China and Japan compete over business expansion in Ivory Coast: who wins?

March 2, 2020

Ana-Maria Baloi

    Why does this matter:    Ivory Coast represents a regional hub for business and trade, with a fast-growing economy.   Both China and Japan seek to expand their economic and political influence outside the East Asia region. Ivory Coast enjoys a variety of investors, meaning that competition is high.   China’s projects in the West African country do not include local personnel. Ivory Coast risks becoming dependent on China’s billions-worth of investments.         Overview  …