Development on The Guardian website
The Guardian have now included a separate section on development issues on their website. Click here to visit. JAB
Guinea Bissau: Where’s “The Cobra” when you need him?
With his usual style, Frederick Forsyth has produced another gripping, page turning novel. "The Cobra" pits single minded undercover operatives against the world of narcotic trafficking. But for the residents of one small, poor West African state, The Cobra is a rare opportunity to see their country's name [...]
Zimbabwe: First shots in the election campaign?
allAfrica.com: Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Shoots Down Zanu PF Sanctions Argument Morgan Tsvangari seems to have decided that it is time to call a spade a spade. And it is very welcome that he has finally done so. But is it enough? Or is it too late? [...]
Mozambique: Balancing Development, Politics and Security
Chatham House - Media - Expert Comment - Mozambique: Balancing Development, Politics and Security The link above leads to a media comment on Mozambique which uses as its hook the recent food price riots, but which also references the report I wrote with Markus Weimer [...]
Sudan – now; in the run up to the referendum; and beyond
Sudan seems to be popular all of a sudden. It is almost as though everyone in Europe and north America is getting back to the office from their summer holidays and thinking “Goodness! Isn’t the referendum in Sudan due soon? Better do something about it.” [...]