Africa Archives

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The Arab Uprisings

Tuesday, 15 November, 2011

Since December 2010, the most profound process of change has affected the countries of the Arab world. The change spread quickly between the countries of the region, underlining the many common factors that provoked unrest. How the region’s revolutions progress, however, depends on the individual characteristics of each country, which are very different. This paper looks at these similarities and differences and considers the possible outcomes in each case. The legitimacy of ruling regimes, the effect of societies’ divisions along confessional lines and the role of the region’s militaries are considered.
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Military Operations in Libya

Monday, 24 October, 2011

Military action to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1973 in Libya
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In brief: elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Friday, 07 October, 2011

This note reviews the prospects for the presidential and parliamentary elections which are due to be held in the Democratic Republic of Congo on 25 November 2011
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Issues facing LGBT people in sub-Saharan Africa: suggested reading

Friday, 29 July, 2011

This bibliographical note gathers together a selection of press articles and official and civil society sources of information about the issues facing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people in sub-Saharan Africa today.
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Equatorial Guinea: a quick introduction

Friday, 24 June, 2011

Equatorial Guinea is often cited as a classic example of the ‘resource curse’ which can strike poor countries with weak formal institutions when oil is discovered. This note provides a brief introduction to Equatorial Guinea, including UK and EU relations with the country.
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Uprising in Tunisia

Thursday, 16 June, 2011

This note describes the background to the riots in Tunisia, the recent series of events leading to the flight of the president, the interim government and progress towards elections.
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In brief: Arab uprisings 2011

Wednesday, 15 June, 2011

A very brief survey of developments in the Arab world in 2011
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Progress in Egypt?

Tuesday, 24 May, 2011

The note looks at the constitutional referendum held in Egypt and on political developments in the country.
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The bilateral and multilateral aid reviews

Wednesday, 13 April, 2011

The bilateral and multilateral aid reviews establish priorities for the Department for International Development's aid expenditure to 2014/15. This note looks at the process and results of these reviews.
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Interpretation of Security Council Resolution 1973 on Libya

Wednesday, 06 April, 2011

What the rules of engagement are in Libya, and how far coalition forces are allowed to go in protecting the civilian population are highly controversial. This note looks briefly at some of the current questions.
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No-Fly Zone Over Libya: Suggested Reading

Monday, 04 April, 2011

UN Security Council Resolution 1973 adopted on 17 March 2011, established, among other things, a no-fly zone over Libya. This note provides a list of suggested reading material on the arguments for and against the establishment of a no fly zone over Libya and its likelihood of success.
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Turmoil in the Middle East

Wednesday, 30 March, 2011

This note looks at the instability in the Middle East and North Africa since the Tunisian and Egyptian uprisings.
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The Security Council’s “no-fly zone” resolution on Libya

Friday, 18 March, 2011

This note looks at the development of a consensus on the United Nations Security Council for a resolution permitting military intervention in Libya. It reproduces the resolution.
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Uprising in Egypt

Tuesday, 15 March, 2011

Egypt's revolt has been greeted as a historic moment that will have enormous consequences throughout the Arab world. This note provides a simple chronological account of events swince 25 January. It looks a the background to the crisis and profiles groups and individuals involved and considers some likely outcomes of the present crisis.
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UK relations with Libya

Wednesday, 02 March, 2011

This note details the sometimes controversial dealings between the UK government and the regime of Muammer Qaddafi and looks at the reasons for Libya's partial rehabilitation by the west, in which the UK was closely involved.

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