September 19
Ghana: The Negative Impact of Soap Operas and Telenovelas On Ghanaian Cultural Values [opinion]
Ghanaian Times
The preservation of our rich cultural heritage has been the cornerstone of our society for generations. Our traditions, values, and ways of life are not just historical artifacts;… Read more »
South Africa: The Rights of Prisoners Must Be Protected, Even If We Dislike Them [editorial]
GroundUp
Solitary confinement is torture Read more »
Liberia: Government's Dismissal of Weah's Role Threatens Liberia's UN Bid and National Unity [editorial]
Liberian Investigator
The Ministry of Information's efforts to downplay former President George Weah's role in Liberia's UN Security Council bid is not just misguided--it's unacceptable. Read more »
Kenya: Why It's Time to Know Where Our Food Comes From [editorial]
Capital FM
As Kenyans, our local food culture is something we hold dear--whether it's sukuma wiki from the mama mboga or freshly cut meat from the neighborhood butchery. These familiar and… Read more »
September 18
Ethiopia: Working Towards the Revival of Manufacturing Industry Sector [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia has been focusing on developing its industrial sector despite facing challenges. The government has primarily focused on agriculture, tourism, and ICT with the aim of… Read more »
Nigeria: Ajaero, DSS and Fuel Price Hike [opinion]
Vanguard
The Time the Department of State Services Released Nigeria Labour Congress President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, On the Evening of September 9, He Had Become Contrite, Remorseful and… Read more »
Liberia: Correcting the Misleading Computation of Inflation in Liberia [opinion]
FrontPageAfrica
The accurate measurement of inflation is a critical economic indicator for any country, informing policy decisions, investment strategies, and public understanding of economic… Read more »
Liberia: Leave the Poor Pathologist Alone and Blame It On the Age-Old Systemic Failure! [opinion]
FrontPageAfrica
It is often said that wrong is wrong even if everybody supports it. And right remains right even if no one supports it. Decision, wrong or right must be taken and upheld in order… Read more »
Kenya: World Tourism Day - How Travel Management Companies Can Promote Justice and Peace in Kenya [opinion]
Capital FM
As we approach World Tourism Day, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the role Travel Management Companies (TMCs) play in fostering justice and peace. Read more »
September 17
Uganda: Resisting Neo-Colonialism Should Be a Priority for Next AUC Head [opinion]
Nile Post
As Africa prepares to choose its next African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, the stakes are high. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria and the Scramble for Africa 2.0, By Dakuku Peterside [opinion]
Vanguard
Scramble for Africa" historically refers to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when European powers colonised and divided the African continent, seeking political, economic,… Read more »
Kenya: Enhancing School Safety Policies to Better Protect Students [opinion]
Capital FM
In the wake of the recent tragic school fire that has shocked Kenyans, the Ministry of Education and learning institutions need to take responsibility for the safety of learners. Read more »
September 16
Kenya: Quiver Steak House Ditches Loud Music After Noise Complaints [editorial]
Capital FM
National Government Administration Officers will be pivotal in restoring the Nairobi River Basin as part of a new government programme launching on October 1, President William… Read more »
Africa: Africa and the Curse of Foreign Ideas [column]
Independent (Kampala)
My friends and I have been engaged in a debate about the role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in development. There is widespread belief that development requires FDI. Foreign… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Administration and the Necessity of Real, Efficient Economic Reforms [editorial]
Premium Times
"... however well thought-out and/or implemented, reforms end up empowering some sectors of society while leaving others feeling like they lost out." Read more »
Kenya: Why Financial Industry Must Act Now to Mitigate Climate Losses Ahead [opinion]
Capital FM
The global financial services industry is facing climate-driven losses of upto Sh232.5 trillion ($1.8 trillion) by 2050. This staggering amount will shake the industry and wipe out… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria and the Scramble for Africa 2.0 [opinion]
This Day
"Scramble for Africa" historically refers to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when European powers colonised and divided the African continent, seeking political, economic,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Leadership On Security [opinion]
This Day
FREDRICK NWABUFO argues that recent operations of security forces across the country bear a mark of resolute leadership Read more »
Nigeria: 'Colomentality' - How We Validate Cultural Experiences, By Uddin Ifeanyi [opinion]
Premium Times
Our chances of contributing positively to the global cultural gene pool is circumscribed each time we insist on expressing ourselves through tunnel-visioned prisms. Read more »
Nigeria: The Oppressors Who Love the Oppressed [column]
Vanguard
It is bizarre. The International Monetary Fund, IMF, calling on the government to protect the poor from the impact of the fuel price hikes it engineers! To add to its criminal… Read more »
September 13
Africa: Indonesia-Africa Summit Puts Cooperation At Centre of Development [editorial]
The Herald
Last week, Bali, the capital of Indonesia played host to the Indonesia-Africa Forum 2024, a gathering that government leaders and representatives from international organisations… Read more »
Ethiopia: Enhancing Commitment to Peace, Inclusive Development in New Year [editorial]
Ethiopian Herald
As Ethiopia enters into a New Year, it finds itself at a critical juncture--one that intertwines the themes of peace, stability, and development. The recent time of this remarkable… Read more »
Liberia: Empowering the Next Generation - the Key to a Thriving Democracy [opinion]
Liberian Observer
As we approach the International Day of Democracy on 15 September, it's crucial to reflect on the role of the next generation in shaping the future of democratic governance. This… Read more »
Ethiopia: Foreign Exchange Rate Related Risks, Possible Solutions [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
Foreign exchange is the conversion of one country's currency into another. In a free market, a currency is valued according to the laws of supply and demand. In other words, a… Read more »
Liberia: The Coming Crisis [opinion]
Liberian Observer
Liberia is a fragile state - there's endemic corruption, weak governance and political instability. But there are two issues that could expose the enormity of the fragility, one is… Read more »