A Forgone Conclusion – Cameroon’s Presidential Election
On 23 October 2018, Paul Biya was elected for his 7th consecutive term in office as President of Cameroon. At…
Political and Social Commentary
Congo Week: Understanding Africa’s Most Ill-Fated Country
Since 1998, over six million Congolese have lost their lives in a war fuelled by economic and corporate greed. That…
Bleeding African Economies
The legacies of colonial rule, both generally and in particular categories of colony, have and still continue to affect post-colonial…
Maasai Villagers Win a Major Victory in the East African Court of Justice in Case Against Tanzanian Government
On September 25, 2018, the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) awarded a major victory to four Maasai villages fighting…
Race, Poverty and Inequality: Black First Land First Claims Fact-Checked
Do 35,000 white families and businesses own more than 80% of South Africa’s land? Are more than 45% of black…
Reconstructing the Somali Regional State, The Dire Dawa Conference Platform for Reform
Ethiopia is in a historic political change; the charismatic young leader is accelerating sweeping reform reversing harmful policies and practices.…