G20 Update #18 and BRICS Update: The Fossil Fools Troika

Published: 5 February 2014
The G20 Update #18 contains reflections on the 2014 Summit Agenda with interesting links for indepth reading in the must read section. The BRICS group is now integrated into the title, due to interconnections, which will expand the Newsletter's profile with regular reporting on developments around the politics of this new club in the club.  

Contact Zones NRB 08: Kevin Mwachiro - Invisible

Published: 3 February 2014
Invisible is a Kenyan story made up of many tales. Although the issue of sexual orientation and gender identity is a very controversial topic in Kenya, the queer community has recently struggled to make itself more visible.

Somaliland Press Freedom: Opportunities and Challenges

Published: 19 December 2013
Media plays a key part in the democratisation process in Somaliland, vital in efforts to improve all branches of the state and its democratic performance. This publication of papers presented at a 2013 conference on Press Freedom explores the opportunities and challenges of Somaliland's media development.

Women and Political Leadership in Kenya: Ten Case Studies

Published: 20 November 2013
Despite global advances recognizing the principle of women’s political, economic and social equality, Kenyan women continue to be marginalized in many areas of society, especially in the sphere of leadership and decision making.