Conflict resolution

Kyrgyzstan: Southern Mayor a Tough Survivor

Seen by some as a Kyrgyz hero, Melis Myrzakmatov has fixed the roads in Osh but has not won over the large Uzbek minority.

Colombia: Making Peace In the Midst of Violence

Rebels and government seem committed to talks, yet neither will call a truce to ease transition to peace.

Land Reform Centre-Stage in Kenyan Election

Delays in enacting legislation to address longstanding grievances make land as potent an election issue as ever.

UK Plans to Use Tajikistan as Afghan Exit Route

Northern Uganda's Prisons Overcrowded

High numbers on remand and slow justice system are swelling in-mate numbers.

Tackling Online Hate Speech in Kenya

Concealed web identities and free speech concerns make it hard for officials to identify exactly who is stirring up trouble.

Enclave Issues Challenge Uzbek, Kyrgyz Leaders

Fraught political relationship makes fixing local problems that much more difficult.

LRA's Kony Continues to Avoid Capture

Are region’s forces any closer to apprehending notorious rebel leader?

Tajik-Uzbek Relations at Low Ebb

As Uzbek leader calls for respect and mutual understanding, many Tajiks believe it is time he showed some.

Cattle Numbers in Northern Uganda Yet to Recover

Calls for a comprehensive re-stocking exercise following loses during region's wars.