Opinion
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Three Messages on ICC-Sudan Cooperation and the issue of handing over Omar AL-BASHIR
By Mekki ELMOGRABIPress Writer on African Affairs I received three messages on the current debate and discussion that exploded in Sudan after the transitional government – the council of ministers to hand over former Sudanese president Omar AL-BASHIR to ICC. 1- The Former Sudanese President his future became clear.by Idrees Osman. Months ago, the Sudanese transitional government and the International Criminal Court (I.C.C.) signed a memorandum of understanding (M.O.U) for achieving justice for victims of…
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USA’s so-called genocide allegations against China justified by international law?
As per international law, states’ activities must be based on the universally understood principle of due diligence to avoid harming other states. Therefore, according to Dr. Guzel, who is a three-time nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, the international community has the due diligence obligation to analyze the allegations made by the US on genocide in China to protect the norm of “genocide” from misuse and degeneration. Mehmet Sukru Guzel The genocide charge to China…
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Three Messages on ICC-Sudan Cooperation and the issue of handing over Omar AL-BASHIR
By Mekki ELMOGRABIPress Writer on African Affairselmograbi@gmail.com I received three messages on the current debate and discussion that exploded in Sudan after the transitional government – the council of ministers to hand over former Sudanese president Omar AL-BASHIR to ICC. 1\ The Former Sudanese President his future became clear; by Idrees Osman. Months ago, the Sudanese transitional government and the International Criminal Court (I.C.C.) signed a memorandum of understanding (M.O.U) for achieving justice for victims…
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Five Sudanese Politicians Who Can Lead the National Reconciliation
It is time to suggest some names that can make Hamadok’s Initiative Successful. By Mekki ELMOGRABIPress Writer on African Affairselmograbi@gmail.com 1\ I met Omar Gamar Al-Deen several times during my service in Washington DC as a media counselor for the Sudanese Embassy. We were on opposite sides but I tried my best not to miss any of Congress hearings or think tanks’ events on Darfur issues, and then we met at the sideline of some…
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Ten Messages to Ten countries
By Mekki ELMOGRABIPress Writer on African Affairselmograbi@gmail.com 1\ I don’t expect that Tunisia will return to dictatorship again. We learned from Tunisian people how to revolt, how to practice democracy, and we will learn from them – inshallah – how to solve the political crises in a democratic context. I expect, sooner or later, there will be national reconciliation. The sole democratic experience in the Arab world will survive and will flourish. 2\ I do…
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Answering a Critical Question on US-Sudan Relations.
Mekki ELMOGRABIPress Writer on African Affairselmograbi@gmail.com When I wrote my article “Twelve Critical Questions on US-Sudan Relations”, I expected to receive more answers or comments on the security or economic situation in Sudan and the possible role of the USA. Surprisingly, I received about three articles and not just comments on this question: Does secularism work for Sudan? Did Sudanese people overestimate the power of secularism advocates and liberal activists – who came to power…
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The Encroaching Danger of Terrorism
İrfan Neziroğlu On July 15, 2016, Turkey was faced with a terrorist coup attempt. Fetullah Gulen, a sinister cult leader and his insidious terrorist organization FETO (Fethullah Gülen Terrorist Organization) tried to overthrow the legitimate government in Turkey and assassinate its democratically elected President. That night, the universal values of democracy, freedom and the rule of law came under direct attack. Very few nations in the world have experienced such a direct and severe threat…
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Is Africa a shining example of how economic corridors can change development concepts?
Mekki ELMOGRABI It is almost two decades since the term Economic Development Corridor (EDC) was coined. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was the first organization to use the term in 1998. Since then, EDC is known as an integrated network of infrastructure within a geographical area designed to stimulate economic development. EDCs now is changing the political structure of countries, when implemented the importance of the number of issues will increase; bilateral and multilateral issues…
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The Only Possible Scenario for Sudan to Avoid Total Collapse
Mekki ELMOGRABIPress Writer on African Affairselmograbi@gmail.com Hamdok’s Initiative is a good start, however, it should include Islamists. Otherwise, the situation is ready for a second revolutionary wave. I wrote before an article titled “Three Possible Scenarios for Sudan to Avoid War and Division” but now it seems that we have only one scenario for Sudan to avoid total collapse. Hamdok’s Initiative as a start for the solution could be the safest way, however, it should…
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Opinion: What is IRIMP? Could it be the third foundation of IGAD, East Africa?
Mekki ELMOGRABI IGAD at its inception in 1986 was dedicated only to issues of drought and desertification. In 1996 at the second foundation, the regional organization extended its mandate to act as a development agency with successful peace and security involvement. I believe IGAD Regional Infrastructure Master Plan (IRIMP) is the start of the third foundation of IGAD, the fresh lifeblood for IGAD countries which maps a path through the major Economic Development Corridors (EDCs)…