In Africa, children and young people face crisis. Child death rates are rising, and educational enrolment is falling. Children are victims in every war. Millions of young Africans are contracting HIV and AIDS. Neglected by society, Africa's youth are attracted to militarism and militant religion. Young Africa pioneers new thinking on the rights of children and young people in Africa and offers new approaches to tackling the violation of the rights of young Africans. This book argues: 7We must take child rights seriously. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child lays down fundamental legal obligations on governments and the international community. 7Africa's children are poor. Realistically, it may take a generation to overcome the problems of extreme poverty, ill-health, and illiteracy. 7Young Africans are creatively remaking their societies. Young people are not just victims; they are seeking ingenious solutions to their marginalization. Africa's religious vibrancy is led by the young. 7Demilitarizing Africa's youth means granting them democratic rights. A lasting solution to the problem of child soldiers requires giving young people a role in civil politics. 7HIV/AIDS is the number one threat to Africa's teenagers. A new openness about young people's sexuality is essential. 7The world will benefit from investing in Africa's children. Promoting the health, education, and protection of children is essential for development, peace, and security. Young Africa provides a new framework for approaching the entirety of child rights with far-reaching implications for policies. Preface by Urban Jonsson, Director Eastern & Southern Africa, UNICEF. Foreword by K. Y. Amoako,Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa.

Young Africa: Realising the Rights of Children and Youth

Waal, Alex de

Argenti, Nicolas

Business & Money

Afirca World Press

This book tells the story of the Sudanese revolution of 2019; of how it succeeded in bringing down the long-standing rule of President Omar al-Bashir; and of the troubled transitional civilian-led government that was installed in his place. It sets the scrupulously non-violent uprising in its historical context, showing how the protesters drew upon the precedents of earlier civic revolutions and adapted their practices to the challenges of the al-Bashir regime. The book also explores how that regime was brought to its knees through its inability to manage the intersecting economic and political crises caused by the secession of South Sudan and the loss of oil revenue, alongside the uncontrolled expansion of a sprawling security apparatus. The civilian protesters called for-and expected-a total transformation of Sudanese politics, but they found themselves grappling with a still-dominant cabal of generals, who had powerful regional backers and a strong hold over the economy. Internally divided, and faced with a deepening economic crisis, the civilian government led by Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has found itself in office, but with less and less real power, unable to change the conduct of political business as usual.

Sudan's Unfinished Democracy: Sub Title the Promise and Betrayal of a People's Revolution Edition

Politics & Social Sciences

Berridge, Willow

Lynch, Justin

Politics & Government

Hurst Publishing

Darfur: A Short History of a Long War (African Arguments)

This book details the history of Darfur, its conflicts, and the designs on the region by the governments in Khartoum and Tripoli. It investigates the identity of the infamous "Janjawiid" militia and the nature of the insurrection, charts the unfolding crisis and the international response, and concludes by asking what the future holds in store.

History

Flint, Julie

Africa

Zed Books

AIDS and Power: Why There Is No Political Crisis – Yet (African Arguments)

Why, twenty years into the crisis, are democratic governments performing so poorly in tackling AIDS in Africa? De Waal argues that existing approaches are driven by interests and frameworks that fail to engage with African societies' resilience and creativity. Already, African communities have confounded some of the worst predictions of disaster. If adequately supported, they will find ways of sustaining development and democracy in the midst of HIV/AIDS.

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Diseases & Physical Ailments

The humanitarian tragedy in Darfur has stirred politicians, Hollywood celebrities and students to appeal for a peaceful resolution to the crisis. Beyond the horrific pictures of sprawling refugee camps and lurid accounts of rape and murder lies a complex history steeped in religion, politics, and decades of internal unrest. Darfur traces the origins, organization and ideology of the infamous Janjawiid and other rebel groups, including the Sudan Liberation Army and the Justice and Equality Movement. It also analyzes the confused responses of the Sudanese government and African Union. This thoroughly updated edition also features a powerful analysis of how the conflict has been received in the international community and the varied attempts at peacekeeping.

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