Ben Jackson holds a BA (Hons) in International Relations from the University of Leeds. His interest in African issues began following a 10 day voluntary trip to Sierra Leone in 2011. Ben spent much of his time at University focusing on African issues, especially those of conflict and justice. In his final year Ben completed a dissertation looking at African regional organisations peacekeeping missions as part of the “African Solutions to African Problems” discourse. Ben spent two weeks in 2013 volunteering for the NGO Tearfund, where he worked on the Central African Republic. He is currently completing an internship for a Human Rights organisation, with a focus on a number of sub-Saharan African countries. His interests include politics, conflict and issues of justice.
Why are we Ignoring Eritrea?
FIFA and the Lamptey Decision has set a Dangerous Precedent.
Is Uganda leaving the CAR at the worst possible time?
Is the ECOWAS experience in Gambia a positive sign for the future of West Africa?