Amid the sweltering heat and omnipresent dust, Andrew Eatwell discovers Sudan's hospitable and friendly face – and its rapidly developing capital.
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Amid the sweltering heat and omnipresent dust, Andrew Eatwell discovers Sudan's hospitable and friendly face – and its rapidly developing capital.
Despite its reputation for war and violence, there is more to Sudan than meets the West's eye.
The ICC indictment of Sudan’s leadership merits a balanced appraisal.
As we approach the 50th anniversary of independence, how successful has Congo's post-colonial experience been?
Like an ageing rocker, Muammar el-Gaddafi is on a mission to rid Africa of poverty and conflict. But are his dreams of a United State of African to prove as futile as his earlier visions of Arab unity?
If Arabs want their concerns about other nations’ war crimes to be taken seriously, then they should not be welcoming Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir to their countries and summits.
Khaled Diab Travelling to poor countries may be incredibly rewarding, but it poses some uncomfortable ethical dilemmas. June 2009 A conference I recently attended in Accra, Ghana, was held in a plush resort. With spacious rooms, sea views and a swimming pool, the swanky surroundings were certainly comfortable – but I felt ill...
