Stories written by William G. Moseley
William G. Moseley is a human-environment and development geographer. He is a professor at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. and is the author of several books, including most recently Taking Sides: Clashing Views on African Issues (McGraw-Hill, 2011). The views expressed in this article are the author's own and do not necessarily represent the editorial policy of Al Jazeera or IPS.

OP-ED: Azawad: The Latest African Border Dilemma

By William G. Moseley
On Apr. 6, Tuareg rebels in the West African city of Timbuktu unilaterally declared their independence from Mali and announced the birth of a new nation called Azawad. The declaration was widely ignored or condemned by neighbouring African states and the international community.
Irrigated field in Kakamas, South Africa. Credit: Patrick Burnett/IPS

OP-ED: China’s Farming History Misapplied in Africa

By William G. Moseley
As sub-Saharan Africa grapples with high food prices in some regions and famine in others, many experts argue that increasing food production through a programme of hybrid seeds and chemical inputs is the way to go.
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