Africa is a place of many wonders and attractions. Tourism is one sector that gives a major boosts to the GDPs of many African countries. It is a growing sector, although in some countries it still faces some challenges. Here, the particular focus is on West Africa. Breathtaking scenery and
White farmers in South Africa have decided to black roads in protest of what they say is the rising in the "coordinated" killings of white South African farmers while also leaving their old apartheid flags at home. The way that Steve Hofmeyer and his contemporaries have constructed this
Burundi’s cabinet backed a constitutional change that would allow its president to stay in office until 2034, widening a political rift that has driven the country progressively deeper into crisis. Under existing laws, Burundian presidents are limited to two five-year terms. Unrest that has gripped Burundi since April 2015,
Zimbabwe is headed towards crucial elections next year, and the country is locked in a state of perennial political uncertainty. There is a glimmer of hope, but this is dampened by the strength of the Mugabe regime, pushed forth by the ruling party in Zimbabwe, ZANU-PF. Most of the people
Over 10 million tourists have visited Morocco on 2013, it was officially announced to the media by the Minister of Tourism, then, Lahcen Haddad. It is great news for the coffers of the Moroccan treasury and also great news to the politicians: Morocco is land of peace and stability. It
“Why the “Kardashianification” of the Bonang brand can’t work in SA” written by Lungelo Shezi offers convincing insight into why “a reality show, an emoji app, a new intimate wear line and a book (which had to be pulled off a major bookstore’s shelves because it’s so
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has a bias towards indicting and putting on trial African leaders, while the Europeans and Americans, some who have committed heinous war crimes, are left untouched. This has led to massive calls for African countries to pull out of the ICC. There are critics who
Liberia's first female democratically-elected president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has now stepped down as the country's leader, following the effluxion of her term. She inherited a broken country, and did all she could to mend it. She has registered success, and failure as well. Ellen is a
In Ghana, and in most developing countries, there is no denying the fact that Small and Medium-scale enterprises play major roles in the growth of their economies. Some SMEs have been able to withstand the shocks associated with their establishing and been able to sustain themselves, hence, making great strides
One of the most wicked to walk this planet was King Leopold II of Belgium. The atrocities he committed in the Congo were utterly unspeakable and grossly unimaginable. No one ever held him accountable to that. Under the guise of spreading civilization, Christianity and commerce, he was able to achieve
By Alfred P.B. Kiadii These elections are a watershed in the history of our country. The elections either consolidate the fragile peace the country is experiencing, amidst the poverty and unemployment, or retrogress it in the cesspit of backwardness. Keen on which direction the country moves hinge on the
Last week, the Togolese nationals were involved in widespread protests against the President, Faure Gnassingbe who is seeking to extend his term of office. As that unfolded, they were greeted with the ruthless clampdown on the Internet. The subsequent shutting down of the Internet gave the protesters more impetus to
I bring you greetings from the masses of people whose desperation for economic freedom and equality remains unquenched since our flag was first hosted in 1847. After all these years of independence, they continue to salute the flag of Liberia in deepening poverty and misery. This is the highest demonstration
A couple of weeks ago, a major project to restore land in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region to boost millions of people’s ability to grow food won gold on in a U.N.-backed award for the world’s best policy to combat desertification and improve fertility of drylands. Africa&
Earlier last month, many people all over the world were not surpirsed when they heard that Paul Kagame won the elections by 99%. It was a landslide victory that proved how much the Rwandan populace love him. Or how much they are inspired by fear. The history of Rwanda has
Ikenna: It's nice getting in touch with you, Allan. Please tell us about your band, The Conscious Underground. Allan: I give thanks for the opportunity to reason with you. Well, the underground was formed back in 2012. We started it as an answer to what we were not
