August 28
Liberia: Diaspora Africans Must Seize Opportunities Liberia Offers for Investment [opinion]
Liberian Observer
(Analysis of President Boakai's speech in Atlanta) Read more »
August 27
Ethiopia: Can Egypt-Led Alliance Stand in Ethiopia's Way of Securing Access to the Sea? [opinion]
Addis Standard
Introduction Read more »
Africa: From Glorious Republic to Civic Wasteland - - Somalia's Stark Warning for Africa [opinion]
Daily Maverick
The fundamental cause of Africa's recurring crises and calamities are corrupt elites who transform cultural identities into divisive political wedges between communities. Read more »
Nigeria: Death in Illegal Mines [editorial]
Leadership
Following reports of deaths in illegal mine sites and the alleged criminal involvement of foreign nationals, the federal government has alerted embassies in Nigeria to monitor the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Towards Thriving Clean Energy Basis [editorial]
Ethiopian Herald
The financial spring stretched ranging from a wrapped tiny rag of street vending poor woman to the fatten purse of high profile investors and pumped into the construction of the… Read more »
Nigeria: A New Presidential Jet for a Hungry Nation [editorial]
Daily Trust
We heartily congratulate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the delivery, at last, of his new presidential jet, reportedly worth $100 million or about N150 billion. The president can… Read more »
Nigeria: The Storm Clouds Are Gathering - Towards a Totalitarian State? (2) [opinion]
Premium Times
Beyond the protests, there are a number of issues the government should pay attention to: Read more »
Liberia: The Path to Full Integration for the Fullah Community in Liberia [opinion]
Liberian Observer
Introduction Read more »
West Africa: Time for Nigeria to Engage Boko Haram [column]
Daily Trust
Amid the complexities of global conflicts, the path to peace often winds through treacherous territories where dialogue with non-state armed groups becomes an inevitable, albeit… Read more »
Nigeria: Inequity & Inequality Are Root of Our Societal Woes [opinion]
Daily Trust
As we grapple with the myriad of challenges facing our nation, it's essential to acknowledge the fundamental flaws that underlie our problems. Inequity and inequality are the twin… Read more »
August 26
Nigeria: Reinforcing Our Diplomacy in Nigeria-UK BASA Crisis [editorial]
Premium Times
What Nigeria stands to gain from Air Peace securing landing rights at Heathrow was evident in the crash of prices of air tickets shortly after it began its Lagos-Gatwick flight... Read more »
Liberia: On 2nd Thoughts - Why GOL Needs to Be Politically Sensitive [column]
New Dawn
Governments have the responsibility to be politically sensitive in making certain decisions to prevent situations that could undermine their constitutional legitimacies. That is… Read more »
August 25
South Africa: No Elon, DEI Must Not Die, and Here's How We Can Make It Stick [opinion]
Daily Maverick
We know that diversity wins in business as in life, but why is it such a struggle to create truly diverse and inclusive workplaces? New research digs deep to explore how leaders in… Read more »
Nigeria: Uniting a Disunited Church (1), By Ayo Akerele [opinion]
Premium Times
It is the spirit of mammon that has craftily penetrated the rank and file of the church and its leadership, producing a distorted message of the gospel, that has successfully… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Silence Worrisome [opinion]
Vanguard
African elders always have a way of passing messages when things are not going right in their society. I stumbled on an anonymous quote which says that "Our lives begin to end the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ojukwu Hits Nigeria's Leaders - Our Problem Is Not Constitution, but Selfish, Dishonest Operators [opinion]
Vanguard
President of the Network of University Legal Aid Institutions, NULAI Nigeria, Professor Ernest Ojukwu, SAN, has countered the call for changes to the nation's Constitution, saying… Read more »
August 24
Africa: Russia in Africa's Geopolitical Arena [opinion]
Reporter
The African continent stands at the threshold of significant development, rich in natural resources and holding a crucial geopolitical position on the world stage. With 9.7 percent… Read more »
August 23
Ethiopia: Rising Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls Is Seeping Into What's Left of the Ethiopian Social Fabric. Without Accountability, the Worst Is Yet to Come [editorial]
Addis Standard
Last week, an event unfolded that shook the entire country to its core; the story of seven-year-old Heaven Awot who was sexually violated and murdered by Getnet Bayih, father of… Read more »
Botswana: Govts Should Fund Journalism As a Public Good [editorial]
The Patriot
What you are about to read is controversial. But let me allay fears by stating that I pen this with a very sober mind. And as you read this, I want you to reflect in the same… Read more »
Zambia: Sort Out the Mess! [opinion]
Times of Zambia
WHATEVER is happening with the African pay television channel SuperSport regarding the quality of live broadcast of the MTN Super League needs to be sorted out quickly. Read more »
Kenya: Want to Breastfeed Your Baby in Public? By All Means Do! [opinion]
Capital FM
Undernutrition is a severe public health concern, with consequences that extend far beyond the healthcare sector and into other economic realms. Globally, undernutrition accounts… Read more »
Namibia: Celebrating a Legacy of Bravery [editorial]
Namibian
As Namibia commemorates Heroes Day on 26 August, we honour those who fought tirelessly for our freedom and laid the groundwork for our nation's prosperity. Read more »
Zimbabwe: With Climate Crisis, the Poor Will Eat the Rich [opinion]
The Herald
The phrase "the poor will eat the rich" is attributed to French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Read more »
August 22
Ghana: Don't Relent in Effort to Locally Fund Cocoa Purchases! [editorial]
Ghanaian Times
After 32 years of contracting a syndicated loan annually to purchase cocoa from farmers in the country, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) says beginning from the 2024/2025 cocoa… Read more »
August 21
South Africa: Patriarchal Pampering Reduces Women's Month to Pink Goody Bag Events [opinion]
Daily Maverick
Instead of perpetuating popular Women's Month celebrations that reinforce patriarchal norms, universities should lead the way in critical reflection and action. Read more »