Pambazuka - The invention of the indigène

As Southern Sudanese go to the polls this week, it is worth considering their decision in light of its impact on the larger play of regional politics, especially in Uganda and the Congo. Make no mistake, the creation of a Southern Sudanese state, if it occurs, will have a profound impact on events further south. Here, political scientist and author Mahmood Mamdani reflects on the roots of the conflicts in Eastern Congo.

Pambazuka - The invention of the indigène