Introduction Islam worldwide is broadly divided into two categories: the majority, Sunni Muslims, and the minority, Shia Muslims. The Islamic…
Government and Politics
Carbon Markets and the Politics of Exclusion: Lessons from Zimbabwe’s Kariba and Cicada Projects
In recent years, forest carbon offsetting has been championed as a win-win solution for climate change mitigation, rural development, and…
President Ruto’s decision to scrap National ID vetting for Kenyan Somalis – A right to citizenship or political expediency?
On February 5, 2025, President Ruto signed a Presidential Decree in Wajir, a county in northeastern Kenya, effectively abolishing a…
Sit-at-Home Protest in Southeast Nigeria: Exploring the Socio-Economic and Security Impact
Introduction The Sit-at-Home protest, also known as “Ghost Town,” emerged in 2021 1 as a major source of crisis in Southeast…
Can Domestic Initiatives End the Conflict in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region?
Introduction The Ethiopian government has faced serious problems in Ethiopia’s most influential regions – Tigray, Oromia, and now Amhara. A…
Taiwan’s Diplomatic Push in Somaliland: A Pathway for Peacebuilding, Security, and Development?
On September 27, 2024, I conducted an interview with Ambassador Allen Lou, Taiwan’s representative to Somaliland, in Hargeisa. Accompanied by…
Unionists and Secessionists in Ethiopia: War-Making and State-Making Since 1974
In the twenty-first century, war-making and state-making have become enduring global phenomena. The case of Ethiopia exemplifies this trend. Viewed…
Dysfunctional Capitalism in Africa and the Theory of Squanderation
Introduction This article is largely derived from the theory of squanderation developed in my recent book, The Failure and Feasibility…