July 01
Rwanda: Here Is Why Rwandans Throng RPF Rallies in Droves [opinion]
New Times
A persistent line of attack against President Paul Kagame, come any campaign season, is that people - ordinary Rwandans - are "dragged (against their will) to his campaign events." Read more »
Rwanda: Independence Day Is a Day of Reflection for All Rwandans [opinion]
New Times
On Monday, July 1, Rwandans will observe Independence Day. Unlike many nations, ours is not a day marked by grand parades or celebratory fireworks. The road since 1962 has been… Read more »
Rwanda: The Fashion Side of Election Campaigns [opinion]
New Times
The campaign rallies that kicked off on Saturday, June 22, have been thrilling and turned into a fashion showcase. Read more »
Nigeria: Let Heroes Arise, Let Personalities Arise! (2) [opinion]
Premium Times
"The master of the garden is the one who waters it, trims the branches, plants the seeds, and pulls the weeds. If you merely stroll through the garden, you are but an acolyte." --… Read more »
South Africa: SA Must Re-Engineer a Shared National Psyche of Common Purpose and Greater Good [opinion]
Daily Maverick
If South Africa is serious about attaining an equal, fair and just society, it must embark on a fundamental transformation to reverse the devastating and long-lasting consequences… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Illegal 'Urban' Allocations in Rural Areas Must Be Stopped [editorial]
The Herald
MOVES by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission to uncover in detail and then prevent the increasing irregular allocation of communal and State-owned farm land for urban housing… Read more »
June 30
Uganda: Uganda's Gen-Z - a Generation At a Crossroads [opinion]
Nile Post
In stark contrast to their Kenyan counterparts, Uganda's Generation Z finds itself at a critical juncture, caught between the promise of youth and the constraints of a system… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Airports - Save Our Shame!, By Wole Olaoye [opinion]
Premium Times
Airport users, Nigerians and foreigners alike, don't care whose business it is to rid our airports of the multiple leeches infesting them. Read more »
June 29
Nigeria: Victims, Culprits, Scapegoats? - Sangayya Schools and the 'Boko Haram' Insurgency [opinion]
Premium Times
In the context of the 'Boko Haram' conflict in North-East Nigeria, suspicions against the almajirai have reached new heights. Read more »
June 28
Gambia: What Next for the Cement Importers? [editorial]
Foroyaa
The cement importers claim that they are being restricted from importing cement through tariff barriers and periodic banning, which to them undermines the principles of free… Read more »
Ghana: Don't Abandon Introducing Cement Pricing Li! [editorial]
Ghanaian Times
One cannot but describe as good the attempt by the Trade and Industry Minister, KT Hammond, to make the government introduce a legislation to control the pricing of cement to… Read more »
June 27
Kenya: Dear Haiti, Our Kenyan Police Are a Problem [opinion]
The New Humanitarian
'As they arrive on your doorstep, all I can offer is an apology for the burden we have unfortunately brought upon you.' Read more »
Kenya: 'Protests Against the Finance Bill Triggered Something Bigger' [opinion]
Agenzia Fides
"The impression is that the withdrawal of the tax law is now totally insufficient to stop the anger of the people", says an observer from church circles in Nairobi, where… Read more »
Ghana: Kenya Protests - Lessons for Ghana and the Need for Thoughtful Demonstrations [opinion]
Accra Times
An uprising, protest, or riot in Ghana,( with the intensity of those happening in Kenya currently) just three months before an election and the formation of a new government, is… Read more »
Ethiopia: Why Self-Publishing Is Not a Feasible Option in Ethiopia? [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
Every rainy season in Ethiopia usually offers a better opportunity for the publishing and distribution of more books and the surge in reading. As schools close down for the long… Read more »
Ethiopia: Empowering Beyond Training - Tvets [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
One of the primary functions of Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) centers is to bridge skill gaps that could be observed through providing training on a… Read more »
Ethiopia: The Recuperating Tigray Tourism [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
Tourism, the smokeless industry, is very significant for developing countries like Ethiopia in generating hard currency. Despite ample tourist destination areas, there are times… Read more »
Nigeria: Redefining Our Local Governments [editorial]
This Day
We need to prioritise the reengineering of governance at the grass roots, writes Monday Philips Ekpe Read more »
Zimbabwe: Manufacturers, Tuckshops Alliance Sabotaging Zig [editorial]
The Herald
The advance of the ZiG, which has maintained its value in the almost three months since its launch, is being slowed by the reluctance of some manufacturers to accept it, and the… Read more »
June 26
Uganda: Why Sanctions Against the Corrupt Matter for the Oft-Despised Citizens of Uganda [opinion]
Observer
Some Ugandans have welcomed the USA government's sanctions against some Ugandan leaders, among them the speaker of Uganda's parliament, Anita Among, and former deputy chief of… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Here's the Potential Solution to DRC's Conflict Conundrum [opinion]
Nile Post
DR Congo's history of civil wars is like a never-ending family feud, except with more guns and less pie Read more »
Malawi: Are CSOs, Activists Advocating for Lawlessness By Defending Law Breakers? [opinion]
Nyasa Times
In April 2018, the Malawi Police Service (MPS) arrested a Catholic priest, late Father Thomas Muhosha, in connection in connection to the brutal killing of a 22-year-old man with… Read more »
Rwanda: Why the Election Period in Rwanda Is a Celebration [opinion]
New Times
It's just a few days into the Presidential and parliamentary campaigns for the upcoming elections on July 15, 2024, and Rwanda is already buzzing with excitement. Read more »
Ghana: Pray for Good Leaders, Not Victory for Preferred Candidates!! [editorial]
Ghanaian Times
Elections in Ghana come with significant events as the case is in every country that cherishes democracy. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Road Safety Crisis - More Than Just Bad Roads [opinion]
Nile Post
It has become a grim reality to travel between two points in Uganda without witnessing a tragic accident. Lives are lost daily, and we often attribute these losses to the… Read more »