December 14, 2016
Cameroon: MP Defies Speaker, Slams Govt's Handling of Protests
Member of parliament for Kumbo, Wirba Joseph, has become an Internet sensation after he castigated the government for its handling of both the student strike in Buea and other… Read more »
December 09, 2016
Gambia: A Message to the Gambia - 'Build that Bridge'
The Gambia is free at last of Yahya Jammeh. Newly elected President Adama Barrow must now take bold steps to restore Gambia's place as a responsible West African nation, with… Read more »
December 05, 2016
Ghana: West Africa's Darling of Democracy Heads to the Polls
Ghana, the poster child for democracy in West Africa, votes to elect its future leaders on Wednesday. Read more »
December 02, 2016
Ghana: What Obama Can Do To Encourage a Successful Election
The results in Ghana's presidential election on December 7 could be very close and President Obama should demonstrate his support for a peaceful and transparent process Read more »
Gambia: What is Happening With Gambia Vote Counting?
Counting has started after presidential elections in Gambia, with the incumbent Yahya Jammeh seeking a fifth mandate. According to Reuters, the first results from two… Read more »
November 20, 2016
Gambia: Is Freedom Stirring in Banjul?
"We are ready for change!" These were the words of the taxi driver who picked me up from the airport in Gambia. We had just passed a huge billboard bearing the image of President… Read more »
November 09, 2016
Zimbabwe: Will Bond Note Magic Rescue The Economy?
The government will introduce the Bond Notes which it says will be as good as the U.S dollar, and exactly equivalent in monetary value. Read more »
November 08, 2016
Africa: Botswana Foreign Minister Launches Campaign to Lead African Union
The African Union (AU) should focus less on politics and more on harnessing the continent’s money to create wealth for Africans, says Botswana’s candidate to lead the… Read more »
November 07, 2016
Namibia: Transformative Policies Create Investment Opportunities – President Geingob
Namibia's ambitious agenda to attack inequality can reward investors, as well as transform the country, says President Hage Geingob, who is hosting an international investment… Read more »
November 01, 2016
Ethiopia: Important Cabinet Reshuffle Amid Tensions
Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn appeared today before parliament in Addis Ababa to present his newly restructured administration. Read more »
Africa: We Can Lead The Way in Ending Aids, Malaria and TB
In September, world leaders pledged nearly US$13 billion to tackle some of the world's deadliest diseases through the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria. In a… Read more »
October 18, 2016
Zimbabwe: Big Changes Needed to Normalize Ties - UK Ambassador Catriona Laing
"It always seems impossible until it's done" said Nelson Mandela. He wasn't, but he could have been talking about the road to reform and recovery in Zimbabwe. As a foreigner here,… Read more »
Mozambique: 15 Things You Need to Know About #SamoraMachel
1. Samora Machel was born on September 29, 1933 Read more »
October 03, 2016
Africa: The Biggest Challenge to Africa's Future
An excerpt from the foreword to this year's edition of the Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG): Read more »
Africa: Africans Suffer Setbacks in Safety and Rule of Law - Report
Africa's premier survey of the performance of its national governments says safety and the rule of law have on average declined across the continent. Read more »
September 08, 2016
Africa: Finding the Sweet Spot of Africa's Agriculture
Africa is a continent where, at least outwardly, we like to celebrate our diversity - the rich variety that can be found in our many cultures, languages, fashions, flora and fauna. Read more »
August 21, 2016
Ethiopia: Protests in Oromia, Amhara Regions Present 'Critical Challenge' - U.S.
The Obama administration's top official promoting democracy and human rights,Tom Malinowski, says the Ethiopian government's tactics in response to protests in the Oromia and… Read more »
August 08, 2016
Africa: Africa's Top Public Opinion Survey Under Threat
The consortium which runs Africa's most authoritative public opinion surveys faces funding difficulties. Writing for AllAfrica, Johnnie Carson says that coming at a time when… Read more »
July 11, 2016
Lesotho: Newspaper Editor Shot By Unknown Assailants
The editor of an independent Lesotho newspaper is fighting for his life after being shot at the weekend in the latest attempt on the life of a perceived opponent of the government. Read more »
June 16, 2016
Tanzania: A Plea for Democracy in Zanzibar
There is an old Swahili proverb that a small fire can destroy a great forest. Read more »
June 13, 2016
Namibia: 'Yes We Can' – Bishop Kameeta on Ending Poverty
"Yes! Yes!", exclaims retired Lutheran bishop Zephania Kameeta when asked if poverty can be eliminated. Read more »
June 09, 2016
Africa: Thirty Nations Cut 'Multidimensional' Poverty in 'Runaway Success'
According to a new analysis from the Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative at the University of Oxford, 30 of 35 sub-Saharan African countries analysed for changes to… Read more »
June 08, 2016
Namibia: Joining Hands to Tackle Poverty
A conversation with Namibian President Hage Geingob's senior economic advisor brings to mind mental exercises in outlining complex documents. Read more »
June 07, 2016
Namibia: Tackling Entrenched Inequality – Monica Kalondo Geingos
If you were determined to wipe out poverty and were president of a country, you'd want by your side someone who has diverse expertise in a variety of sectors, such as business and… Read more »
June 03, 2016
Angola: Dos Santos Names Daughter as State Oil Firm President
President Jose Eduardo dos Santos has appointed the Board of Directors of Sonangol, reports the country's National State Radio (RNA) . Read more »