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Introduction In a world where the concept of space is constantly changing, (Scholte, 2005, p. 59) one issue in one corner of the globe affects other parts. That is the case for Hunger. This paper analyses Hunger in Africa as seen by the media in the United States of America and the United Kingdom. The paper evaluates two news reports on Hunger within the four main paradigms of International politics (realism, liberalism, international political economy (IPE) and constructivism). The paper will then identify some of the common biases and trends inherent in the reports. Much of the analysis will rely heavily on statistics, data and theories forming the basis for argumentation. The concluding part of the paper will argue for a multi-approach to analyzing problems within International Relations. This paper holds the view that problems cannot be understood sufficiently by relying on a single paradigm. It is by adopting this multi-paradigm approach that the media can improve on its re...

The world over, issues of succession have often generated conflict. The concept of itself is a thorny issue especially in situations where there are no clear lines of succession and there are many ‘rightful’ heirs to a seat of authority. History is awash with man examples of this problem. notable among them is the Spanish Succession (1701–14) which arose out of the disputed succession to the throne of Spain following the death of the childless Charles II.  Then there is an example that you may be quite familiar with in our own country, the issues to do with Andanis and Abudus or the Dagbon crises. Historically when chieftaincy or ruler-ship feuds mix up with religion, the death tolls are often very heavy. This is particularly true because often in religion, arbitration is done by humans on behalf of the divine and who knows that the divine wants? This brings me to the crust of my epistle this evening. Years ago, a rift was opened between Sunni and Shiad moslems over the suc...