Category Archives: Africa
Senegal: Tumultuous relations with Iran enter new chapter
Iranian diplomats were all smiles as they resumed ties with a rising African country at the 12th Islamic Summit in Cairo. The event on the evening of February 6th included a photo-op handshake and a signing ceremony, but the historic Read on! →
Somalia: Is the constitution preventing a recovery? [Op-Ed]
Labelled as a failed state, Somalia is finally on the long road to recovery, but is their new constitution holding them back?
Zimbabwe: Reviving the paprika industry after years of recession
Zimbabwe, with support from international partners, is aiming to revive paprika production in the smallhold sector, to counter the continued negative effects from the controversial land reform programme of 2000.
Kenya: Kenyatta wins but Odinga will challenge
The Kenyan Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially declared Uhuru Kenyatta, from the Jubilee alliance, as Kenya’s fourth president today.
South Africa: Why can’t graduates find work?
For many young South Africans who grew up under severely poverty stricken families, education is their only ticket out of poverty. They grow up being told that they are where they are because their parents were never given the privilege Read on! →
Kenya: Election day draws to a close (In Photos)
Kenyans vote in the first general election since the violence of 2007/2008 Read on! →
The African Union: Challenges of a Pan-African Project
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), a pan-African organisation, replaced in 2002 by the African Union (AU).
Somalia: Can US recognition bring stability?
After over two decades of famine, Islamic extremism and piracy, Somalia may be showing signs of revival.
Mali: Why France is fighting for West Africa
Officially, French soldiers are fighting in Mali for security reasons. But is it out of charity that leads the French Government to do so? “We want to be sure that Mali is safe when we withdraw our troops. We want Mali Read on! →
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An Interview with Elvon Jarrett
The Nigerian actor and producer discusses finding international success with Nollywood films and the challenges facing Nigeria.