Theme

Africa

Even today, Africa is home to many of the poorest countries in the world. However, the continent is undergoing major changes and is experiencing economic growth.

Africa, the second-largest continent on the globe, consists of 54 independent nation states and can be subdivided into five regions: North Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa and East Africa. Over the course of the past 40 years, it has experienced massive population growth – today counting over a billion people of more than 3,000 ethnic groups, with great variations in culture, language and religion. The continent is still home to a considerable proportion of the world’s poor, but it is also characterized by rapid development and economic growth.

NUPI conducts wide-ranging research on Africa, in particular on issues related to social and economic development: fundamental questions concerning the conditions for state formation and democracy, as well as specific studies of individual countries and areas. Other important thematic areas include how post-conflict counties can avoid relapse, and the role of international peace operations in such circumstances – not least, the activities of the UN and the African Union.

Source: Store Norske Leksikon and NUPI.

News about Africa

The PREVEX project officially launched in Brussels
7 Feb 2020
- - Henriette Ullavik Erstad
Why are some communities more likely to experience violent extremism than others?

Terrorisme og ekstremisme Conflict resolution Opprørsgrupper The Middle East and North Africa Africa Komparativ metode The EU
Do peace operations work? And can they protect civilians?
16 Dec 2019
- - Jenny Nortvedt
These were some of the questions raised when researchers from the NUPI-led Effectiveness of Peace Operations Network (EPON) shared their insights in Washington, D.C. and New York.

Peace operations Conflict resolution Humanitarian issues AU United Nations Africa North America
PM Abiy deserves the Nobel Prize, but can he keep the peace?
10 Dec 2019
- - Cedric H. de Coning
- - Jon Harald Sande Lie
OP-ED: A process of change has been initiated in Ethiopia and the region, but it is under severe threat.

Africa Conflict resolution Diplomacy

All news about Africa (total 41)

Publications about Africa

Publication : Report
Can Aid Solve the Root Causes of Migration? A Framework for Future Research on the Development-Migration Nexus
2020
- - Henriette Ullavik Erstad
- - Morten Bøås
An important dimension of the European Union’s response to the 2015 refugee and migration management crisis has been to address the root causes of irregular migration. A major tool the EU has to mitigate push factors of migration is development assistance. Yet, the literature shows that the casual relationship...
Development policy Europe Africa Sårbare stater Migrasjon The EU
Publication : Report
Multilateral cooperation in the area of climate-related security and development risks in Africa
2020
- - Cedric H. de Coning
- Florian Krampe
Over the past decade the impact of climate change on people’s everyday lives have become tangible. Its effects have contributed to loss of human life, it has undermined livelihoods, destroyed infrastructure, harmed national economies and stressed state budgets. Across the globe, its impacts have contributed...
Climate Development policy Africa
Publication : Report
China's Evolving Approach to UN Peacekeeping in Africa
2020
- - Cedric H. de Coning
- - Kari M. Osland
China’s new, assertive role in UN peacekeeping, especially in Africa, represents a significant shift in Beijing’s peace and security posture that is not yet fully reflected in official discourse and rhetoric, but that reflects China’s new confidence with its global power status. Every significant adaptation...
Security policy Diplomacy Africa Asia Peace operations Styring United Nations