PvdA celebrity Jan Pronk is working on two books about Africa | Book & Culture

The first book is about East Africa, the second is specifically about Sudan. Pronk explains in an explanation that in both books he gives his view on politics and the economy in the areas and combines this with personal stories about his experiences in national and international politics.

“The first book that is ready is about all the conflicts in East Africa between 1970 and the turn of the century. I was heavily involved in situations in Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea and Kenya through Dutch politics.” During this period, Pronk was a minister in four cabinets, including those of Development Cooperation and Defense.

The second book, which he is currently writing, is about his “interventions as UN envoy to Sudan between 2003 and 2007”. This work will also combine scientific analyzes with personal memories.

Pronk previously also wrote books about Suriname and Rwanda. It is not yet clear when the new works will be available in stores.

The book by Pronk and journalist Ellen Mangnus was recently published Don’t look awayin which Pronk, based on his life and political career, outlines his ideas about the major problems the world is currently struggling with.