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Luke Samuel

Desert Storm? The War on Terror in Mali

Jumping in to combat the war on terror in Mali may hold more problems for Cameron and co. than they at first suspected.

Riots and reelection: 2013’s challenge to the ANC

Luke Samuel considers the challenges this year is likely to pose for South Africa's ruling party, and concludes that the ANC desperately needs to listen to and re-engage with an increasingly apathetic public.

An inevitable crisis? The bloody conflict in the Congo

Luke Samuel considers the history behind the protracted violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Why secession in Mali matters

Luke Samuel explains why we should we worried about the deteriorating security situation in the Sahara

Stormclouds on the horizon? South Sudan at six months

Luke Samuel discusses the vicissitudes of South Sudan's first six months of existence, and what the future holds for the fledgling nation

Africa’s Caesar: the paradox of Paul Kagame

Luke Samuel discusses the ambition, determination and dark side of Rwanda's Paul Kagame