By James Shikwati Founder Director Inter Region Economic Network (IREN Kenya) and Publisher of the African Executive Weekly james@irenkenya.com African nations have since independence operated within a global system they did not participate in designing, one that often undermines their agency and development. The African nation-states continue to battle internal governance issues, corruption […]
Washington, D.C., December 20, 2024 – In 2024, South Africa has found itself in the crosshair aim of the United States Congress. The 118th Congress has voiced serious concerns over the country’s increasing alignment with global powers like China, Russia, and Iran. These nations, which form the core of the BRICS alliance, have raised alarm […]
Trump’s approach to Africa will likely reflect his previous focus on “America First” principles. This suggests that the focus will be on fostering economic ties that benefit U.S. priorities, favoring private investment over conventional foreign aid. Programs like Prosper Africa might be revisited to strengthen business ties and promote U.S. companies as preferred partners for […]
By Tiechol Stephen Journalist and Researcher on Conflict Zones tiecholstephen@gmail.com The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is exacerbating economic hardships in Africa, as aid once allocated to the continent is being diverted to fuel the war. With Africa already in a bad state from the effects of COVID-19, the reduction in support has left millions more […]
Africa’s call for a permanent UN Security Council seat centers on correcting past injustices, recognizing its role in shaping global affairs, and enhancing the UN’s effectiveness in tackling new threats. With 54 member states and 17% of the global population, Africa’s lack of representation is seen as a gap that weakens the Council’s credibility, as […]
The Africa CDC is on a mission to get 10 million mpox vaccine doses to the people who need them by 2025. But in the DRC, vaccine availability is so limited that it’s throwing a wrench into the national vaccination plan. Dr. Justin B. Eyong from MSF points out that this shortage is leaving thousands, […]
In developing countries, granting full economic freedom to producers in their “morning markets” will put the entire economy on the right track and will eliminate illegal activities inside countries and along the tense borders. By Mekki ELMOGRABI Press Writer on African Affairs WhatsApp & Telegram +249912139350 elmograbi@gmail.com The idea is new but simple. Colors of […]
By Mekki ELMOGRABI, Press Writer on African Affairs WhatsApp & Telegram +249912139350 elmograbi@gmail.com I had a nice discussion on the article “Who dares to invite the elephant into the room?” with a smart ambassador from the country of smart people, I liked this question and I will answer it in this article: What is the difference between […]
Although the situation was difficult and Alpha Conde’s third term was controversial, the military coup is not justifiable. By Mekki ELMOGRABI Press Writer on African Affairs elmograbi@gmail.com The fifth of September 2021, will be remembered in history as the day of the coup d’état by Guinea’s military that overthrew the first democratically elected president Alpha […]
The proposed assistance will be channeled to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, April 2, 2020 The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) on Wednesday approved a $1.5 million emergency relief grant to assist nine countries in the East and Horn of Africa on the control of swarms of […]
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