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It Takes a Village to Power Africa

It Takes a Village to Power Africa

Three years into the U.S. Power Africa initiative, a roadmap is in place to connect 60 million to electricity by 2030 and empower people across the continent. Africa boasts some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, but its growth potential is limited by poor energy infrastructure, with only a third of the population of Sub-Saharan Africa […]

Trevor Noah Told “If Donald Trump Wins Your Days Are Numbered”

Trevor Noah Told “If Donald Trump Wins Your Days Are Numbered”

It was an awkward moment during the show, when South Carolina Republican senator, Lindsey Graham, told Trevor that he wouldn’t understand because, “well, you’re not from here”. South African comedian and ‘The Daily Show’ host Trevor Noah was asked live on air if he is a US citizen, or whether he has a green card. […]

In Nigeria Men Are More Than Women: No Equality

In Nigeria Men Are More Than Women: No Equality

In Animal Farm, the satirical novel written by George Orwell, all the animals at Mr. Jones’ Manor Farm gathered to hear the pig, Old Major, talk about the dream he had about a free world for all animals, without human masters. Although Old Major died shortly after the meeting, the ‘animalism philosophy’ resonated with the […]

African Countries Are Dumping Investment Treaties With China and…

African Countries Are Dumping Investment Treaties With China and…

Bilateral investment treaties have been a source of political controversy in recent years. This is clear from the alarming increase in the number of disputes between investors and governments. The treaties create an unequal distribution of rights and obligations between developed countries, which are the source of most foreign direct investment, and developing countries, which […]

In Africa Voting Doesn’t Always Bring Democracy

In Africa Voting Doesn’t Always Bring Democracy

There has been an explosion in mthe number of African elections since the “fourth wave” of democratisation began in the early 1990s. In March 2016 alone, Africa will see elections in “advanced” democracies in Benin (presidential), Cape Verde (legislative), and Tanzania (regional) as well as a constitutional referendum in Senegal. While elections may represent progress, […]

Namibia President Geingob’s Hits and Misses

Namibia President Geingob’s Hits and Misses

“During his first year as President,” according to a new report from Namibia’s Institute for Public Policy Research, “Geingob has been saying all the right things from declaring an all-out war on poverty and declaring his assets as a means of promoting transparency and accountability, to providing tangible action [on other issues].” The actual record […]

Why India is not attacking ISIS and waiting for American troops

Why India is not attacking ISIS and waiting for American troops

If ISIS tries to invade India, the end result won’t be good, for ISIS that is. Here are the reasons; -The only reason why they were so successful in Iraq was that even before their arrival the Iraqi society was in chaos, the Sunni Muslims were angry on the leadership for neglecting them, as soon […]

Condoleeza Rice Compares Liberia to Ukraine

Condoleeza Rice Compares Liberia to Ukraine

Former United States Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice says she still holds the highest regard for President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and the great work she has done over a lifetime for Liberia. In a statement of clarity regarding a recent speech delivered in the Ukraine that has caused a firestorm on social media owing to […]

Liberia is ‘Pulling Together’ After Ebola Says Commerce Minister

Liberia is ‘Pulling Together’ After Ebola Says Commerce Minister

When Axel Addy was tapped by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to become Liberia’s Minister of Commerce and Industry three years ago, after almost a year as deputy minister, the country’s economy was growing and recovery from 25 years of conflict and civil war seemed to be on track. Addy, who has a BA from California […]

Rising Labor Costs in Asia… Is African Manufacturing Ready?

Rising Labor Costs in Asia… Is African Manufacturing Ready?

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)’s Executive Secretary of Carlos Lopes said that although Africa has experienced unprecedented growth over the past decade, the continent remains home to the world’s highest proportion of poor people. In his statement during the just concluded Africa Transformation Forum, held in Kigali, Mr. Lopes made a strong case for […]

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