ARI is the UK’s only think-tank to focus exclusively on sub-Saharan Africa. Our work encourages debate, questions orthodoxy and challenges “received wisdom”. We draw attention to actions and ideas that have worked in Africa, and seeks to identify new thinking where needed.
Kamissa Camara argues that a focus on regional security masks the root cause of the Malian crisis. Until Mali’s governance and leadership deficits are addressed, attempts to stabilise the country will prove futile. ...