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Earl Gregg Swem Library

Midterm Challenges in Nigeria: Elections, Parties, and Regional Conflict

Categories: Africa,Elections/Campaigns,Religion/Ethics

http://www.usip.org/files/resources/SR334-Midterm%20Challenges%20in%20Nigeria_0.pdf

Assesses the emerging political party system and searches for lessons from the country’s historic pattern of election-related conflict. From the United States Institute of Peace

 

Egypt and the IMF: Overview and Issues for Congress

Categories: Africa,Arab,Egypt,Foreign Assistance,Nongovernmental organizations

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/R43053.pdf

Analyzes the state of Egypt’s economy two years after the spring revolution and the reasons for deteriorating conditions.  Also describes negotiations between Egypt and the International Monetary Fund over policy reforms demanded in exchange for loan funds and the U.S. role in an IMF decision.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

 

What’s Next for Security in the Niger Delta

Categories: Africa,Conflict Resolution,Democracy/Peace

http://www.usip.org/files/resources/SR333-What%E2%80%99s-Next-for-Security-in-the-Niger-Delta.pdf..pdf

Analyzes prospects for continued calm in Nigeria, especially the Niger Delta region.  Also covers the 2009 federal amnesty program for militants, and future conflict triggers and trends. From the United States Institute of Peace

 

Aid Data China

Categories: Africa,China,Foreign Assistance,Statistics

http://china.aiddata.org/datasets/1.0

Spreadsheet which tracks Chinese development contributions to African countries based on media reports.  From the AidData project at William and Mary and other partners.

 

Mali’s Precarious Democracy and the Causes of Conflict

Categories: Africa,Conflict Resolution,Democracy/Peace,Religion/Ethics,Terrorism

http://www.usip.org/files/resources/SR331_Malis_Precarious_Democracy_and_the_Causes_of_Conflict.pdf

Looks at the fragile nature of Malian democracy before the 2012 coup and the origins of the current crisis.  From the United States Institute of Peace

 

The President’s Malaria Initiative

Categories: Africa,Health/Medical,Statistics

http://www.pmi.gov/resources/reports/pmi_annual_report13.pdf

Reports on progress made in Africa, funding levels, and ongoing research efforts.  From the Agency for International Development and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

Security Council Unanimously Approves New UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali

Categories: Africa,Conflict Resolution,Democracy/Peace,Terrorism,United Nations

http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44751&Cr=+mali+&Cr1=#.UXl6vTdI2KI

Press release on newest United Nations peacekeeping mission, the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali or MINUSMA.  From the UN

 

Making the Most of Africa’s Commodities: Industrializing for Growth, Jobs and Economic Transformation: Economic Report on Africa 2013

Categories: Africa,Business/Economics,Manufacturing,United Nations

http://www.uneca.org/sites/default/files/publications/unera_report_eng_final_web.pdf

How Africa can make a great leap forward via industrialization built on rich natural resources.  From the Economic Commission for Africa

 

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