Why Africa Needs a Unified Voice on the Global Stage
One of the challenges facing African countries is that the global environment is rather unfriendly. This hampers their efforts to gainfully tap into global markets.
Category : Democracy/Politics
KENYA: UHURU AND RAILA RESOLVE TO WORK TOGETHER TO HEAL KENYA
In a rare show of unity, President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition leader Raila Odinga told Kenyans they had set their differences aside and would work
Peaceful Election Unfolds in Sierra Leone
Lining up hours before dawn, citizens of Sierra Leone went to the polls to choose a new president, parliament, and local councillors in one of
Saudi Crown Prince Meets Egypt’s Sisi on First Public Trip
Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Bin Salman has met President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo, on his first public trip abroad since he became crown prince last
Ethiopia’s Ruling Party to Choose New Leader as Protests Rage
Ethiopia’s ruling party will soon meet to elect a new leader, few weeks after Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn resigned amid the worst anti-government protests in
Expectations High as US Secretary of States Visits Africa
Rex Tillerson, the US Secretary of State, will visit Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Nigeria, from Mar. 6-13. The United States’ top diplomat will be
Why Ramaphosa Declared 2018 Nelson Mandela’s Year
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says that the party and the country has decided to use this whole year to honour Nelson Mandela because it
Kenya, Tanzania agree to settle tiff
Kenya and Tanzania have been at odds over various trade and bilateral issues. The presidents agreed that it was in the interest of both countries
KEEPING UP WITH THE RAMAPHOSAS: MEET SOUTH AFRICA’S NEW FIRST FAMILY
Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in as South Africa’s new president on Thursday, 15 February, meaning the country has a new first family. Cyril Ramaphosa,
Strong Party System: Key to Democratic Consolidation in Africa
Christopher Akor Africa has never had it so good politically. Democracy appears finally to be working and African strongmen are not as secure as they