Monthly Archives: April 2010

Because Sierra Leonian pop-star Emerson knows how to through one awesome Tutu Party:

1. Canada does not want to send peace-keepers to the DRC; instead suggest possible deployment to vacation islands with nice beaches. 2. Burundais school children protest teacher’s protest; expect teachers protest against students protest soon. 3. Norwegians once arrested and … Continue reading →

There will be light posting over the next three weeks, after which Mo’dernity Mo’problems will be back in full thrust. Until then, make sure to keep an eye on Texas in Africa, Congo Siasa, This is Africa, and Jina Moore … Continue reading →

The opaque equation of how to best disarm rebels has stumped policy makers, frustrated governments, and caused continued violence. Cash-transfers, community reintegration measures,  and job training programs have all had fairly dismal results. Now, MONUC is on the cutting-edge of … Continue reading →

Because Senegalese rap group Daara J team up with Rokia Traore in an amazing hip-hop singer-songwriter jam:

1. The Economist asks where is all the love for MONUC; MONUC hopes for hugs from Economist readers. 2. Rwanda claims suspension of independent papers is not about upcoming elections; rather, government didn’t like the font-type used in the papers. … Continue reading →

Over at the Households in Conflict Network (HiCN), Philip Verwimp and Tom Bundervoet explore the impact of rebellion on welfare in Burundi. Substantively: We find that 25 war-related deaths or wounded at the village level reduce consumption growth by 9%. However … Continue reading →

Because Bajah and the Dry Eye Crew mix Sierra Leonian hip hop with dub beats and groovy electronica:

1. Rwanda Tourism Board launches Kwita Izina Festival to celebrate week of gorilla baby birth; gorillas anticipate performance anxiety. 2. Burundi emerges as Bangladeshi trafficking hub; Government proud that they have comparative advantage on something. 3. Congolese government woos foreign oil companies; claims ‘extract as … Continue reading →

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has called upon people working in beauty salons within Kigali City to actively participate in the forthcoming presidential elections. The call was made yesterday by the Executive Secretary of NEC, Charles Munyaneza, while addressing the … Continue reading →