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“There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded as the greatest political evil under our Constitution.” ― John Adams,
In my opinion, the colonial masters used religion as a tool to penetrate and enslave Africa. Although I stand corrected, my assertion is born out of a close analysis of the events that occurred during the colonial era involving religion and colonialism. Although I do not qualify as a Marxist,
French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday of risks to the sovereignty of African countries from China’s increasing economic presence as he began a visit to the east of the continent. Macron arrived in Djibouti looking to reassert French influence in a former colony on the Horn of Africa
In a statement through the state media, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Algeria's fifth president since 1999, has announced that he will not be seeking a fifth term in office. The statement comes amidst weeks of mass protests in Algeria over Bouteflika's re-election bid. The president also announced the
They have said that they share a "common will to govern together as part of a coalition government." The President-elect of the Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi is officially going into a coalition government with the former President Joseph Kabila after he failed to garner enough support
Early hours of last week, Liberia woke up to the most-talked-about ‘16B’ report. Though it's ludicrous to believe such quantity of local currency (Liberian Dollar-LRD) filled in a container would go missing without a single trace, yet only an independent investigation could unearth the truth. For some, it&
Food security is something that every government ought to make a priority because access to food should not be a privilege for a selected few but a right for all. The lingering scarcity of bread in Zimbabwe has become a big embarrassment to both the country and the continent in
Ideally, at the heart of our mobility is comfort, regardless of whether we're in search of job or looking to start a business. Some African cities are a perfect haven to prosper, set up a family and live happily ever after. Never minding the stress associated with urban
Iringa, Tanzania is a dusty town of some 150,000 people situated on the busy trucking route across the East African highlands connecting the Indian Ocean with inland regions. A town dominated by the local Kihehe tribe, it is surprisingly full of shops selling imported foods for the occasional European
Before we delve into whether you need route accounting software, let’s take a look at what direct store delivery (DSD) actually is. DSD aptly referred to sometimes as ‘van sales’ or ‘route accounting’ in the CPG market, is the term used to describe a method of delivering products from
Across Africa, when the British and Europeans came to the different territories to take over our resources, land and people, there were a few brave men and women who dared to stand. They refused to be intimidated by the white skin and neither did they fall for cheap ploys and
In most African countries, violence during elections is a common phenomenon. It is like an option on the popular TV show; "One Thousand Ways To Die". From politically motivated assassinations to snatching of ballot boxes, thuggery, and other deviant acts, hardly would an election be complete without bloodshed.
Statistics released in 2018 by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for 2017 reveals Nigeria and South Africa are the largest economies in Africa with a combined GDP of around$750 billion. Conscious pragmatic efforts will have to be made especially in strengthening the non oil sectors if the continent wants
In this whole world, 2,043 people are billionaires, and striking to note is that out of these people, only eleven are black people. Aliko Dangote is the richest black person in the world, with a staggering $14.1 billion to his name. He is also the richest person in
"Nothing exists in Africa until a white person discovers it" - exclaimed one user on Twitter. This would be the most apt way to describe how western media often tries to depict Africa to the world. To them, Africans see nothing, hear nothing, smell nothing, feel nothing. This
We, as a people, are faced with the serious challenge of legitimizing the struggle for Economic Freedom and Poverty Eradication in Africa. Slow and even decreased Economic growth rates are translating into social problems which cause the quality of life for the everyday African to be jeopardized. The issues, are
