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The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Challeges of African development in the 21st Century
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) added to the optimism that greeted Africa's entry into the 21st century. These goals as ambitious as they are, remain a true test of the commitment of the developed countries towards Africa. This article examines the prospects and challenges of the MDGs especially in the light of current global upheavals.
Beijing's Olympic law on immigration: redefining the fate of African migrants
African migrants in China now face new realities quite similar to the experiences they have had in Europe, America and other parts of the world for decades. This rising "Afro-phobia" in China comes in the backdrop of what the out side world sees as a moment of excellent relations between Africa and China. This article assesses the impact of Beijing's immigration laws on the growing African migrant community in China.
Zimbabwe and western sanctions: Motives and implications
Zimbabwe continues to make headlines as great powers exercise diplomatic power in the Security council over the question of sanctions. This article examines the roots of the sanctions saga, its manifestations and implications. The main contention of this essay is the view that Zimbabwe's crisis is rooted in the interlocking interests of great power. this is largely a replay of Cold war politics.
'Agricultural revolution,' Japan's rescue package for Africa
In the height of the world food crisis, the African continent remains the hardest hit. Japan's promise to assist in curbing hunger in Africa is a gesture whose significance is beyond measure. This article examines this unprecedented move by japan, in the context of Africa's growing "look east" policy.
Frantz Fanon's thesis of violence: What relevance for modern Africa?
Frantz Fanon was one of the leading theorists in analyzing the class struggle in Africa. Fanon advocated violence against the colonial system and also against the agents of neo-colonialism - the compradorbourgeos and the lumpenproletariat of the Third World. Half a century after Fanon's death, is his theory still relevant? This article attempts an answer to this question.
India rediscovers Africa, joins China in a hot race
The India-Africa forum of April 2008 represents the latest event in a busy calendar of activities making Africa's relations with the outside world in the form of conference diplomacy. This article analyses the impact of this growing India-Africa cooperation and its effects on power relations.
Third World Order VS New World Order: Sino-African economic cooperation, challenges to globalisation
This article examines the birth of a "Third World" alliance as an alternative to a global order shaped largely by the forces and workings of the western-driven concept of globalisation. The resultant clash between these two rival blocs is central to the discussion. The claims and counterclaims of both sides, and reaction within Africa constitute the major themes in South- South relations.
Sifting the good from the bad: Sino African relations, a balance sheet
This articles examines the contemporary debate about Sino-African relations.
It discusses the arguments in support and those against this friendship. The main contention of this article is however that the ultimate choice remains with African leaders as they will be judged by history and posterity.
Migration: The African thorn in European flesh
This article examines the root causes of Afro-European migration. It explores the historical background of African poverty which has triggered an unprecedented wave of migration in the continent. It also examines the migratory pattern and reaction of the EU. This article highlights the thesis that migration from Africa can only see and end when the decaying situation in the continent is arrested.
Caught in the crossfire: Africa in the oil battle between the great powers
Africa's oil and mineral wealth once again bring it to the center of great power concern. The US, China, and EU are embarking on a new scramble for Africa to satisfy their oil and energy needs. This concern for Africa is dictated by events in the international scene: the rise of terrorism targetting American interesrs worldwide, instability in the Middle East, the growth of anti-American sentiments in South America and the rise of China. Based on these developments, each power looks to Africa.

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