Author Archives: Carol Jean Gallo 
Can Ban Ki Moon’s Visit to Congo Revive Peace Efforts?
A outburst of violence precedes the a deployment of an peacekeeping intervention brigade.
Getting into the Weeds of the Central African Republic’s Troubles
Our resident regional expert Carol Gallo takes us deep inside the troubles afflicting politics in the Central African Republic. Wonky political analysis to follow!
Why 2012 Was a Watershed Year for African Women
You may have missed it, but 2012 was a very a big year for African women.
#SudanRevolts Returns
The deaths of four students at Gezira University spark the renewal of #SudanRevolts protests.
Will there be a military solution in the Congo?
The rebel force known as M23 says it is willing to negotiate, but the government says it must withdraw from the city of Goma first. Is this the start of another full scale conflict?
Sudans Reach Agreement on Oil: But It’s Just a First Step
Ongoing negotiations between the two Sudans have resulted in an agreement on oil this weekend. Both countries made substantial concessions, but oil is only one aspect of the broader agreement set to be signed this year.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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