Myth vs. reality: what do Uganda, Burundi, Djibouti, Kenya, Sierra Leone and Ethiopia really gain from contributing troops to the AMISOM mission?
As African Union Leaders Head To Addis Ababa, They Face An Old Problem That Won’t Go Away – Where’s The Money?
Most of the African Union peacekeeping operations in Somalia annual costs of about US$900 million are covered by external donors.
Regional Risks To Somalia’s Moment Of Hope As Farmajo Takes Office: He’ll Need To Handle Kenya, Ethiopia With Kid Gloves
Because of tensions over River Nile, the speed with which Cairo has moved to embrace the new Somali president is bound to increase Ethiopia’s anxieties at the growing Arab influence in the country.
Africa ‘Shrinking’ Into Itself As Nations Run Away From The World And Regional Police Work: Blame It On Mandela
When in 2010 Rwanda threatened to quit Darfur peacekeeping UN chief Ki-moon begged it to stay. By contrast, Kenya and Uganda got a “thank you and a goodbye” this year