July 18, 2017
Cameroon: Radio Journalist Wins Top Press Freedom Award
Ahmed Abba, the journalist from Cameroon serving a 10-year prison sentence arising from his coverage of Boko Haram extremists, has won a top press freedom award. Read more »
July 14, 2017
Africa: Tribute to Babacar Ndiaye - Titan of Africa
The Greek mythological Titan of Forethought, Prometheus, dared to disobey Zeus' wishes by sharing fire and heat with humanity. His punishment was to be shackled to the Caucasus… Read more »
July 13, 2017
Africa: Expanded Engagement for Caterpillar - Boosting Sales & Alleviating Poverty
A strong signal of growing business engagement with Africa by large U.S. corporations was the announcement last September by Caterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman of plans to invest over… Read more »
July 09, 2017
Africa: The Leadership Imperative for Africa's Future
Keynote Speech b y Professor Kingsley Moghalu at The Africa Leadership Conference on "Rethinking Africa: Leadership for Possibilities" o rganized by Guardians of the Nation… Read more »
Africa: What the G20 Said on Africa
Excerpts most directly applicable to Africa drawn from the declaration of leaders of the G20 nations, issued after the leaders' summit in Hamburg on July 7 and 8: Read more »
June 26, 2017
Africa: Adesina Named 2017 World Food Prize Winner - the 'Nobel' of Agriculture
Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank, has been named the winner of this year's World Food Prize. Read more »
Africa: Changing Perceptions on Display at U.S.-Africa Business Summit in DC
"We must change the lenses with which we look at Africa from the traditional development mindset to an investment mindset," Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development… Read more »
June 19, 2017
Africa: Cote d'Ivoire Players Attend Cheick Tiote's Funeral in Abidjan
Former Ivory Coast team-mates of Cheick Tiote - including Kolo Toure, Wilfried Bony and Salomon Kalou - attended his funeral service in Abidjan at the weekend. Read more »
June 12, 2017
South Africa/Nigeria: They Lost The Match, But Did Eagles Win the Twitter War Against Bafana?
Nigerian fans were left fuming as Bafana Bafana sealed their historic victory against the Super Eagles. Read more »
April 21, 2017
Cameroon: Internet Restored! #BringBackOurInternet
Internet connection has been re-established in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon after almost three months of blackouts. President Paul Biya ordered Minister of… Read more »
April 20, 2017
Africa: Analysts, Activists Explore Dividends from Empowering Women
Imagine a future Africa where patriarchy is dead and more women are economically empowered to provide for their own basic needs; one in which they continue to shatter the… Read more »
April 14, 2017
Nigeria: Focus on All Abducted by Boko Haram & 'Ignore the Noise' - Sanusi to #BBOG
Text of Speech given at the 1st Chibok Girls Annual Lecture in Abuja by His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II, Con Sarkin Kano. [The emir was represented by his daughter, Hajiya… Read more »
March 26, 2017
Africa: Western Sahara Dispute Blocks Economic Talks But Work Proceeds
The tenth annual meetings of African finance ministers, jointly hosted by the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), have been abruptly… Read more »
March 24, 2017
Cameroon: Colonial Solutions to the Anglophone Problem Misguided
The so called Anglophone problem in Cameroon is proving to be the biggest challenge to President Paul Biya's 34 years in power. The government is battling with with the use of… Read more »
Africa: Towards 'Radical' Solutions for Africa's Growth #CoM2017
Senegal's budget minister Brima Mangara has called on African states to promote structural transformation as part of development strategies "in order to meet the challenges of… Read more »
February 07, 2017
Africa: Five Key Takeaways from AFCON2017
The 2017 African Nations Cup finals are a thing of the past, and Cameroon were crowned worthy winners with their final victory over Egypt on Sunday. Read more »
February 06, 2017
Cameroon/Egypt: Finally, Sweet Revenge for Young Lions #AFCON2017
Hugo Broos has gone from being criticised at almost every turn to national hero in Cameroon after masterminding a most unlikely victory for the country at the 2017 African Nations… Read more »
February 05, 2017
Cameroon/Egypt: The Extra Prize for the Winner of #AFCON2017
The prize for the winners of Sunday night’s African Nations Cup is much more than the continental crown and a $4-million cheque. Read more »
Ghana/Burkina Faso: Burkinabe Win Bronze as Black Stars Crash at #AFCON2017
Burkina Faso’s 1-0 victory over Ghana in the third-place play-off match at the African Nations Cup finals in Gabon on Saturday exceeded expectations for the winners and… Read more »
February 04, 2017
Cameroon: Will #AFCON2017 Final Give Coach Hugo Broos the Last Laugh?
For Cameroon coach Hugo Broos, the African Nations Cup final is about more than just lifting a continental title – it is a chance for him to prove his critics wrong and have… Read more »
Cameroon/Egypt: It's West vs North As Indomitable Lions Face Pharaohs in #AFCON2017 Showdown
The 2017 African Nations Cup final in Libreville on Sunday pits Egypt’s technical excellence against the all-action, unlikely heroes of Cameroon in a fixture to decide the… Read more »
February 03, 2017
Burkina Faso/Ghana: The Game Nobody Wants to Play #AFCON2017 #BRONZE
Burkina Faso and Ghana clash in the game nobody wants to play as they battle for the bronze medal at the 2017 African Nations Cup finals in Port Gentil on Saturday. Read more »
Cameroon/Egypt: Fairytale Run Takes Indomitable Lions to #AFCON2017 Final
Cameroon's fairytale run to the final of the 2017 African Nations Cup continues after a 2-0 victory over fancied Ghana sealed a date with Egypt in the decider in Libreville on… Read more »
February 02, 2017
Africa: 10 Yays for the AU!
While the African Union gets a lot of flack for its inaction, they have taken *some* good decisions. We want to use Madam Chair's departure to highlight those... Read more »
Egypt/Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso 'Better Than Us' - Pharoahs' Coach #AFCON2017
Egypt’s evergreen goalkeeper Essam El Hadary proved the hero as The Pharaohs booked a place in the African Nations Cup finals with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over… Read more »