It is a well-known fact that Malawi is still a bitterly divided country even though unity is one of the country’s guiding principles. The disunity has glaringly manifested not only in the voting patterns along regional and tribal lines during the presidential elections; but also through deep-rooted nepotism, which is commonplace in employment in public...
The conduct foreign policy behavior of African states has been affected by the continent’s post-colonial consciousness, perceptions, identities, and other existential facts. African states have largely been regarded as spectators and not actors in the international system. Yet, diplomacy has its ancient roots on the continent. The traditional diplomatic practices of Africans were obscured by...
Africa’s consistent economic growth has been accompanied by steadily increased political or grand corruption across the continent. This pervasive corruption presents a significant obstacle to achieving peace, security, and development in Africa, as it exacerbates inequalities and hampers access to public service. Grand corruption, often perpetrated by political elites, also fuels greed and grievance, a...
