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Richard Attias: African institutions need help in northern Mali
Mediations from the Ecowas (West Africa economic body) and the African Union have played a key role in solving Mali's political crisis. However, African institutions need support to help fighting terrorist groups in northern Mali, said the founder of the New York Forum...
Keys to African Women's Empowerment
Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) -- When I think of the story of African women, I immediately think of my mother and I want to use her story as a frame of reference in how African leaders can improve the lives of women.My mother is a huge inspiration to me but sadly, many African women... Congo River not on maps of US intelligence agencies
Transaqua Author Blasts U.S. "Water Security" Report Italian engineer Marcello Vichi, author of the Congo water transfer program named "Transaqua," blasted the "Global Water Security" report newly released... Solution for Africa: Irrigate Sahara
Once again we are hearing about another African famine. This is happening at the time that many African countries, from Nigeria to Uganda, are recovering from their past mistakes and experiencing strong economic growth. This time, the famine is in the countries that are in... Sudan and South Sudan
As a long-time observer of African politics, I am infuriated at the current hostilities between Sudan and South Sudan.South Sudan became an independent country last year. It was a choice that was made 40 years too... Diasporan
A Diasporan is a descendant of a survivor of the African diaspora. African Union Suspends Mali after Rogue Soldiers Attack Palace
Renegade Mali soldiers seized the presidential palace and arrested several ministers after a gun battle in an apparent coup bid in the west African nation, but the African Union supended Mali for its mutinous...World condemns army coup in Mali
Troops in Mali said they have overthrown the government of President Amadou Toumani Toure. The rebels have suspendered the constitution and closed all borders. The president is reported to be in an army barracks in the capital Bamako, protected by loyal troops. The renegade...The Road To Timbuktu
No, this is not a remake of a Bing Crosby Bob Hope movie. You know those road trip movies of the 1940's. Although they were quite funny; but, when we think of Timbuktu it conjures up images of such a far away remote place, so isolated very few really know where it is. To...Libya's Oil Rich East Declares Autonomy. Civil war is next.
One great way for industrialized nations to get their economies on the move is the switch to a War Economy. Great for unemployment, great for politicians and fantastic for the Military Industrial Complex.With the... Why Women Should Be Running Africa
For a number of decades, Africa has been synonymous with political failure. There have been changes in rulership, changes in policies, and changes in priorities; but Africa remains at the bottom of the world. An ongoing failure demands not tweaking but rather a radical shift.... Would Somalia like to “rent a drone?”
Rent a drone When you get an enemy concentrates as reported here, they make a nice target. If we still have a military relationship with the government and since Al Qaeda remains our enemy everywhere, a request for... How long must we sing this song?
Again we are hearing in the news about yet another African fratricide. I am reminded of U2: "How long must we sing this song, how long?"
Africa has had independence for over 40 years. The current conflicts there have nothing to do with Western imperialism and are, for the... NIGERIA - ON THE REMOVAL OF FUEL SUBSIDY
While the Federal Government has made good its decision to withdraw the fuel subsidy, it would be in the best interest of the entire Nigerian populace that the government revisits its decision and make adequate readjustments before the country erupts in utter chaos. Whatever... "I have a dream" Speech: Revised for Contemporary Situation
In 1963, Martin Luther King gave his famous "I have a dream" speech. That was 12 years before my birth, and much has changed since then. The issues that are at work now are issues that are very different from the issues that were at work back then. This is my take on the... NowPublic on Facebook
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