December 16, 2019
Africa: South Africa Embraces Kiswahili
Starting next year, South Africa will offer Kiswahili as an optional language in schools, starting with trials in 90 schools. Read more »
September 30, 2018
Africa: Let's Promote Kiswahili As the Language of African Diplomacy
A seemingly innocuous development, yet one loaded with diplomatic potential for Africa happened last week - the announcement that Kiswahili will be taught in primary schools in… Read more »
December 20, 2017
Africa: Zambia Revokes Appointment of Chinese As Police Officers
Zambia has backtracked on its decision to enlist Chinese national resident in the country as police reserve officers. Read more »
December 20, 2007
Kenya: Zuma Victory And the Challenges for SA
The choice is Mr Jacob Zuma's to make. He can demonstrate that he is a leader who can drive change in a responsible and orderly manner that will not halt South Africa's forward… Read more »
August 04, 2006
Angola: Plenty of Oil, a Forgotten War And New Hope, That's Cabinda
The tiny Cabinda enclave accounts for close to 65 per cent of Angola's oil, amounting to more than 80 per cent of the country's revenues. But the province, which has fought for… Read more »