The vote reflected a geopolitical contest wherein the West still has considerable influence and the Chinese influence is on the rise. The discussion and the voting pattern of the African countries also revealed their deep sense of resentment at the West for using the issue of human rights as an excuse against them.

• Saurabh Mishra |
• January-March 2014 |
• Africa Trends

Achieving a lasting and successful peace would involve addressing the root causes of the tension and a commitment to keeping peace. The world is looking to see how the youngest nation can prove that rebel movements can not only win freedom, but also sustain it.

• George Thomas |
• January-March 2014 |
• Africa Trends

The Malian security crisis is yet another manifestation of its long-entrenched problems rooted in its post-colonial reality.

• Melissa M. Cyrill |
• December 2013 |
• Africa Trends

Algeria has a central role to play in the intricate web of actors and events that are shaping the western Sahel today.

• Princy Marin George |
• December 2013 |
• Africa Trends

The commentary explores the historical relations, evolution of diplomatic ties, economic growth and ideological commonalities between India and Tanzania.

• Ahana Banerjee |
• November-December 2013 |
• Africa Trends

Uhuru Kenyatta's election as the president of Kenya is important both with respect to the Kenyan internal politics and the larger implications for the legal regime of the International Criminal Court. It remains to be seen that who will bring justice to the families of the dead and displaced after the 2007-08 post election violence.

• Saurabh Mishra |
• September 2013 |
• Africa Trends

The recent terror attack in Nairobi has brought focus on Kenya's involvement in Somalia and indicates that despite the African Union forces' successes last year the Somalia based terrorist group, Al Shabaab, may have regrouped and emerged stronger.

• Ruchita Beri |
• September 2013 |
• Africa Trends

India’s relations with Nigeria are on the upswing.

• Ruchita Beri |
• June 2013 |
• Africa Trends

Post-Gaddafi Libya is in a phase of difficult transition. Lack of well-established political framework, threat of uncontrolled armed militias and conflicting regional and tribal identities and interests are making it extremely difficult for Libya to move ahead.

• Rajeev Agarwal |
• June 2013 |
• Africa Trends

The Central African Republic's political crisis is driven by international politics and resource competition.

• Ahana Banerjee |
• April 2013 |
• Africa Trends