The International Criminal Court in Africa: A crisis of legitimacy?
Does the ICC really have a bias toward prosecuting crimes in Africa?
David Hornsby / @DavidJHornsby
Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Assistant Dean of Humanities, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
David J Hornsby is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. His research interests pertain to a number of different themes in the International Political Economy including trade conflict emergence, Canadian foreign policy in Africa, and large class pedagogy. Originally from Elora ON, David has worked at all levels of Canadian governance, including for a federal cabinet minister, prior to relocating to South Africa. He has published in both the social and biological sciences, and completed his PhD in the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge in 2010.
Most Recent Posts
Remembering Mandela
On International Nelson Mandela Day, David Hornsby considers his legacy in South Africa and around the world.
A Tale of Two Regions
How has Boko Haram been able to sustain its war against the Nigerian government? It has a lot to do with the country’s fundamental divide between North and South, says David Hornsby.
The End of the Beginning in South Africa
The ANC’s victory in last week’s general election was never in doubt. But the country’s opposition parties continue to cut into that lead, says David Hornsby.
Loosening the ANC’s Stranglehold on South African Politics
If the African National Congress loses a key provincial election, it could be the start of a sea change in South African politics, says David Hornsby.
The Diplomatic Spat Between Rwanda and South Africa
David Hornsby on how an assassination attempt chilled relations between Pretoria and Kigali.
The Tragedy of Uganda’s Anti-Gay Bill
The legislation is not just a tragedy for Uganda’s LGBTQI community. It’s also a tragedy for the other African leaders who failed to condemn it, says David Hornsby.
Pesky Neighbours
David Hornsby on how regional powers are reinforcing rather than helping resolve tensions in South Sudan and the Central African Republic.
Foot Dragging and the CAR
The conflict in the Central Africa Republic has been festering since July. So why have international organizations been so slow to act asks David Hornsby.
Hornsby: What impact has Nelson Mandela had on your life?
Mandela’s release from prison is one of my first political […]
Turning Perception into Reality: Canada in Africa
Canada needs a more consistent and coherent strategy for engaging with Africa, says David Hornsby.
The Westgate Mall Attack: From Reaction to Action
As the dust settles in Nairobi, some are questioning Kenya’s involvement in Somalia. That’s not the real issue, argues David Hornsby.
Ready to Fight for Africa’s Future
The African Union’s decision to create a Rapid Reaction Force to deal with conflicts on the continent signals a commitment to finding African solutions to African problems.
Vice-Regal Diplomacy
If Canada wants stronger relations with Africa, our Diplomat-in-Chief needs more help from the government. By David Hornsby.
The Cost of Ad Hoc Aid
David Hornsby on how uncertainty and inconsistency are undermining Canada’s aid policy.
Why Nigeria Isn’t Ready To Lead
David Hornsby on why it’s too early to bet on Nigeria becoming the most powerful African state.