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Carol Jean Gallo is a PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge and does research on peace and security in Africa. She keeps a blog at www.usalama.wordpress.com.

CAR: What’s Religion Got to Do With It?

Carol Jean Gallo
March 24, 2014

Identity is more important than Religion in the CAR Crisis

The Challenge of Neutrality in Reporting on the DRC

Carol Jean Gallo
July 30, 2013

A controversy over a new HRW report sparks some questions

Can Ban Ki Moon’s Visit to Congo Revive Peace Efforts?

Carol Jean Gallo
May 23, 2013

A outburst of violence precedes the a deployment of an peacekeeping intervention brigade.

Getting into the Weeds of the Central African Republic’s Troubles

Carol Jean Gallo
April 3, 2013

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

Carol Jean Gallo
January 23, 2013

You may have missed it, but 2012 was a very a big year for African women.

#SudanRevolts Returns

Carol Jean Gallo
December 12, 2012

The deaths of four students at Gezira University spark the renewal of #SudanRevolts protests.

Will there be a military solution in the Congo?

Carol Jean Gallo
November 27, 2012

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?

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Sudans Reach Agreement on Oil: But It’s Just a First Step

Carol Jean Gallo
August 8, 2012

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.

With #DarfurFriday Tomorrow, #SudanRevolts Shows No Sign of Letting Up

Carol Jean Gallo
July 19, 2012

Security forces have clashed with demonstrators, who have been joined by Sudanese doctors, lawyers, and journalists. What is the next step for the #SudanRevolts protestors?

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