Ghana is banking on a much needed boost to its tourism sector from its call to Africans in the diaspora.
Politics and Society
Politics and Society Does Mauritius have an identity crisis?
Turning towards Africa has yielded positive results, but does Mauritius really want to be part of the continent?
Politics and Society Bobi Wine charged with “annoying” Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni
It is an offence to now “annoy” President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. This was one of the charges filed against Ugandan Member of Parliament, and “Ghetto President”, Robert Kyagulanyi widely known as Bobi Wine.
Politics and Society Has Nigeria found itself back to 1983 under President Buhari?
A reread of an article published in September 1985 by West Africa, a weekly magazine shows that Nigeria is facing the same economic, and political challenges it faced three decades ago when President Buhari was Head of State.
Politics and Society Sudan needs women at its negotiating table
Having played a leading role in Bashir’s ousting, women can improve prospects for mediation and long-term peace.
Politics and Society After Omar al-Bashir’s Ouster, PHR Intensifies Call for Accountability and Respect for Rights in Sudan
Following release of its major report detailing Sudanese government’s campaign of intimidation, persecution, and torture and its targeting of medical personnel, Physicians for Human Rights emphasizes need for protection of peaceful protesters and inclusion of civil society in Sudan’s future.
Politics and Society America: A troubled psyche and hotbed for White terrorism
America is not safe for Black people in particular, who are constantly victimised, and killed by the police. In general, the country is not safe for everyone with a spate of domestic terrorism cases. Following two recent mass killings within 24 hours, America’s unwillingness to accept it has a grave problem with White terrorism has continued to raise eyebrows.
Politics and Society Little is left of the feminist agenda that swept South Africa 25 years ago
Women were able to pursue an impressive feminist agenda as South Africa made its transition to democracy. But 25 years later there’s not a lot left of the early victories.
Politics and Society Has the relationship between Namibia and Germany sunk to a new low?
Germany praises itself for having declared a ‘special responsibility’ for Namibia since independence. But the relationship is viewed differently from Windhoek.