Title: The World’s Worst War (The New York Times)

Author: Jeffrey Gettleman

Summary: This article explains the extent of conflicts and wars in Congo. Specifically, Gettleman asserts that Tutsi militia have been causing havoc in Congo by raping women and killing innocent citizens.

3 Insightful Passages: Conflicts and wars in Congo are related to the fight for mineral resources. Besides, conflicts and wars have been happening in Congo over the past couple of years. Moreover, the Government of Congo has been offering relief food to persons affected by civil wars.

Title: What Really Causes Civil War? (The New York Times)

Author: Gary J. Bass

Summary: The author analyses different factors that are perceived to cause conflicts and wars in various countries.

3 Insightful Passages: First, diversity in terms of religion, race and ethnicity does not trigger conflicts and wars. Secondly, conflicts and wars are common in poor countries. Thirdly, some persons deliberately cause ethnic conflicts.

Title: AFTER THE COLD WAR: Views From Africa; Stranded by Superpowers, Africa Seeks an Identity (The New York Times)Author: Jane PerlezSummary: The article endeavors to explain causes of conflicts and wars in Africa after the cold war.

3 Insightful Passages: First, Ethiopia experiences a fragile peace with over 30 years of civil wars. Secondly, civil war has shredded Somalia. Thirdly, economic matters are forces behind many wars in Africa.

Title: West Fears Burundi Is on Brink of Conflict (The New York Times)

Author: Jeffrey GettlemanSummary: This document explains impending conflict and civil war in Burundi following a government order for the opposition to hand over their weapons.

3 Insightful Passages: President Pierr Nkurunziza violates the law and seeks to lead the country for an extended period. Besides, the government uses orders and stern warning against the opposition. Moreover, armed groups clashed recently in Burundi.

Title: In Congo, Wars Are Small and Chaos Is Endless (The New York Times)

Author: Jeffrey GettlemanSummary: This article elaborates on civil war that occurs in Nyunzu, Congo.

3 Insightful Passages: First, locals fight over land and other resources. Secondly, Congo tends to have a talent for producing wars. Thirdly, over 60 armed groups including Islamic insurgency cause wars in Congo.

Title: Horrors continue in South Sudan, despite efforts by George Clooney, well-meaning activists (Fox News)

Author: Hollie McKay

Summary: This resource endeavors to explain the role of celebrities when addressing conflicts in South Sudan.

3 Insightful Passages: First, violence and conflicts are rampant in South Sudan despite existence various peace agreements. Secondly, the government is to blame for the violence. Thirdly, corruption tends to encourage more sufferings among the poor while enriching few individuals.

Title: How diamonds fuel Africa’s conflicts (CNN)

Author: Paul Armstrong

Summary: This news article elaborates on how “Blood Diamond” fueled conflicts and wars in Sierra Leone and other African nations.

3 Insightful Passages: One, armed rebels terrorize civilians as they fight to secure and protect diamond. Two, trade on diamond lead to generation of revenue that are used to fund violence. Three, some efforts have been established to address conflicts and violence that are related to diamond trade.

Title: Haley gets first-hand look at South Sudan’s devastating crisis (CNN)

Author: Elise LabottSummary: This article explains encounters of Nikki Haley, a US Ambassador to the United Nations, during a visit to the war-torn South Sudan.

3 Insightful Passages: First, numerous Sudanese flee their country due to conflicts. Besides, ethnicity seems to trigger conflicts and violence in South Sudan. Finally, suitable strategies for stopping violence and conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa have not been established.

Title: Old wounds, deep scars: US intervention in Africa (Aljazeera)

Author: Mark LeVineSummary: This resource elaborates on the responsibilities of the US in the fight against conflicts and civil wars in Africa.

3 Insightful Passages: First, terrorist groups including al-Qa’eda and al-Shabaab wage wars in various countries within the Sub-Saharan Africa. Also, a quick increase in disparities in political power, income and wealth leads to conflicts and wars. Still, many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have extended histories of wars and conflicts.

Title: Between East and West: The Cold War’s legacy in Africa (Aljazeera)

Author: Ana Naomi de Sousa

Summary: This article explains how different Eastern and Western nations treated and perceived Cold War in Africa.

3 Insightful Passages: One, many Africans have protested and fought for their freedoms and rights. Two, foreign countries participate in civil wars in the Africa. Besides, foreign nations contribute significantly in addressing conflicts in African nations.