Olympics 2016: Why doesn’t Africa excel on the World Stage?
The Olympics offer the chance for some of the worlds greatest sportsmen and women to showcase their talents. Just their talents. It is supposedly a […]
Politics
Why we haven’t given Africa’s most prestigious leadership award this year
In every country and every continent, the quality and contribution of leadership in government is critical. It is presidents and prime ministers who have the […]
Six Questions African Policymakers Must Answer Now
Originally published 3/14/16 By Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala The “Africa rising” story of the past decade, fuelled by 5 percent average annual growth, is in danger of […]
Post Elections Internet cut off – Another Weapon in the armoury of Africa’s Tyrants
Have you checked if your router is on? Have you turned it of and on? Are there too any devices connected to your router? Oh […]
The Anti-Homosexual Act Is Deemed Illegal By Ugandan Court: What Now For LGBTI Ugandans?
Great news! A few days ago, Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality law was invalidated and deemed illegal by a Ugandan court, pleasing international and national human rights activists […]
AGOA: A brief background
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a legislation that was signed into law by the U.S. Congress in May 2000. The Act is designed […]
Carving up a continent: How the UK government is facilitating the corporate takeover of African food systems
“Family farming is the basis for modern food provision in Africa, today and tomorrow. Its multi-functionality and sustainable productive potential is supported by extensive research […]
Crisis in Lesotho: All eyes on South Africa to show leadership
A group of South African soldiers helped Lesotho Prime Minister Tom Thabane to flee his home in Maseru just before the arrival of military mutineers […]