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Horn of Africa

Agricultural Investment 

While broad narratives of 'land-grabbing' in the Horn of Africa are a misleading oversimplification, investment in land is not conflict-neutral, says this new paper. More on the Horn of Africa >> 

Nigeria

Unrest Continues

In a video for The Economist, Elizabeth Donnelly assesses why there's 'anger on the streets' of Nigeria. A recent event questioned Nigeria's prospects given the recent protests and violence. More on Nigeria >>

Piracy

Positive Economic Impacts

Using satellite imagery, this paper looks at the effects of piracy on the Somali economy. It establishes which groups benefit, and finds that positive economic impacts are widely spread.
More on Africa peace and security >>

Somaliland

Questions over Status

This paper explores the tensions between international hopes that Somaliland can become involved in the Somalia peace process and the insistence of Somaliland on remaining separate. Also available in Somali.
 

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• Africa and the Changing Balance of International Power
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• African Peace and Security
• UK Policy in Africa
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More informed international engagement with African states is becoming increasingly important for preventing global conflict and for securing future growth. The Africa Programme has continued to strengthen its position as a world-leading centre for independent political expertise on Sub-Saharan Africa.

In 2011 the Africa Programme team carried out field research and related activities in Angola, Brazil, Belgium, Burundi, China, Djibouti, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Germany, Nigeria, Rwanda, Spain, Sudan and Turkey. Widespread dissemination of our research findings amongst governments, businesses, academia and civil society actors internationally remains central to our growing influence. Nearly all Africa Programme output remains free thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.

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