October 05, 2015
Africa: Africa's Governance Winners, Losers and Surprises
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Zimbabwe is one of the African countries where governance has improved most in the four years up to 2014. Senegal just might surge ahead of its African counterparts in the future,… Read more »
Africa: We Can Defeat Poverty - Melinda Gates [interview]
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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calls the efforts to achieve 'Millennium Development Goals' over the last 15 years "the most successful anti-poverty movement in… Read more »
Africa: Africa Rising? No, Africa Stalled
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Africa's premier survey of the quality of governance across the continent shows that it has not improved in the past four years. Read more »
October 03, 2015
Africa: 'Youth Dividend' Will Help Africa Produce Food and Jobs
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Ten million young people are entering the African labour market every year. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity to take advantage of the "youth dividend" by… Read more »
September 29, 2015
Africa: Don't Just Make it Sexy, Walk the Talk on Women, Youth in Agriculture [interview]
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Melissa Britz is reporting from Zambia at the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF 2015), and spoke with Sylvia Mwichuli, the convener, about her expectations and hopes for the… Read more »
September 28, 2015
Central Africa: U.S. Envoy Underlines Need to Respect Term Limits [guest column]
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As world leaders gather this week for the United Nations General Assembly, a crisis gaining little international attention may offer a big lesson on foreign policy. Read more »
September 25, 2015
Africa: Swiss Swoop on FIFA's Blatter
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Swiss authorities raided the office of FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Friday, interrogated him and then announced they had launched criminal proceedings against him. Read more »
September 24, 2015
Africa: Unleashing the Power of Young People and the Demographic Dividend [guest column]
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The demographic dividend has become a rallying call around the world. Read more »
Burkina Faso: How to Get the Transition Back On Track [guest column]
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When Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore introduced a bill in Parliament in October 2014 to modify the Constitution to extend his term in office, he never imagined that it… Read more »
September 11, 2015
Nigeria: Bomb Blast Hits Camp for Nigerians Displaced by Boko Haram
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A bomb was exploded at a camp for internally displaced persons (IDP) near Yola in the northeastern Nigerian state of Adamawa. The Friday morning blast is reportedly the first… Read more »
September 08, 2015
Nigeria: Nigeria: 'Power of One' Sets a Nation on Track [guest column]
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Nationwide-wide electrical outages nearly shut down Africa's largest economy before the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari in late May. But now the lights are on, the… Read more »
August 27, 2015
Congo-Kinshasa: Danger Looms in DRC As Kabila Maneuvers to Remain in Power [guest column]
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It is becoming increasingly difficult for authoritarian African heads of state to change constitutions that limit them to two terms in power. Read more »
South Africa: Rapper AKA and DJ Zinhle Call It Quits
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Ntombezinhle Jiyane, popularly known as DJ Zinhle, has revealed that she and rapper Kiernan Forbes, AKA, are parting ways. The couple, who have been dating for 3 years,… Read more »
August 21, 2015
Congo-Kinshasa: Farewell Remarks by DRC Ambassador to USA Faida Mitifu [document]
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The departing ambassador to the United States from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dr. Faida Mitifu, has been in demand as a spokesperson for her country and as a person who… Read more »
August 20, 2015
Senegal: Country Mourns Master Drummer Doudou N'Diaye Rose
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Doudou N'Diaye Rose, whose real name is Mamadou N'Diaye, died on August 19, 2015, in Dakar. He was more than just a musician. He was a living heritage of both Senegalese and… Read more »
August 14, 2015
Africa: Power Projects Take Time But Access to Electricity is Spreading Paul Hinks [interview]
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Paul Hinks, CEO of Symbion Power, has had a 30-year career in the energy sector, the last five focused on Africa. The independent power producer and engineering contractor builds,… Read more »
August 13, 2015
Africa: Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu: "There is nothing like African justice, justice is justice!" [interview]
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Sometimes, what one person can do is not just enough, for two can do more. Read more »
August 12, 2015
Africa: Data Has Critical Role in Driving Inclusive Development - Bisa Williams [interview]
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The Obama administration supports a three-track approach to financing development, according to U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Bisa Williams. Interviewed by AllAfrica's… Read more »
August 10, 2015
West Africa: Why Should West Africa Hesitate to Endorse Term Limits? [guest column]
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President Barack Obama's widely-publicised remarks in Addis Ababa on African presidents who refuse to step down when their terms end highlights a vigorous debate which is going on… Read more »
Nigeria: In Defense of the Truth - Inaccurate Media Coverage
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Excerpts from a press statement released by the office of Senate President Bukola Saraki Read more »
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Big Nuz Member, R. Mashesha
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Afrotainment boss, DJ Tira has confirmed that Big Nuz member, Sibusiso Khomo popularly known as R Mashesha has died. Read more »
August 04, 2015
Zambia: Street Harassment - Women Fight Back [guest column]
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Driving to work I heard a call-in radio show about a woman who had been stripped naked in the streets because her dress was seen as indecent. Read more »
July 31, 2015
Senegal: Interview with Mrs Danielle Taylor from the Carter Center on Peace and islam [interview]
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The Jamhiyatu Ansaarud-Dîn association of Senegal ( JAD), committed to fight against terrorism, protect and defend the image of Islam, organized an international conference… Read more »
July 29, 2015
Nigeria: Change Agenda Will Succeed Senate President Saraki [interview]
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Nigeria's National Assembly (NAAS), which has been roiled by controversy over the selection of its leadership, resumed work this week with members saying they were ready to deliver… Read more »
Nigeria: New Government Paves Way for Productive U.S. Ties - Saraki [guest column]
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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's visit to the United States last week offered an opportunity for both countries to hit the 'reset' button in a relationship that regressed… Read more »