Africa Global Village

Until the lions can tell their stories, tales of hunting will always glorify the hunter

August 23, 2012March 30, 2021 Jennifer Fierbergafrica, African Expectations, Benin, book review, development, Ghana, Mafoya Dossoumon, politics, Rwanda

African Expectations by Mafoya Dossoumon Book Review By: Jennifer Fierberg, MSW If you are looking for fresh new ideas from an emerging energetic leader look no further than African Expectations by Mafoya Dossoumon. Mr. Dossoumon describes his book, “African Expectations” as a collection of essays about how political, economic, and socio-cultural issues hinder Africa’s development and how the most important... Read More

Mauritius to forge stronger economic policies with Africa and Asia for the future

July 13, 2012October 21, 2016 Global Authorafrica, COMESA, Finace Minister, Mauritius, SADC, Xavier-Luc Duval

With its strong dependence on European markets, the Mauritian economy and businesses should continuously be forging policies to endure competitive and economic challenges, according to Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Xavier-Luc Duval. . Read More

Maruritius: Civil Service reforms on the cards by the Mauritain Government

July 2, 2012October 21, 2016 Global Authorafrica, africa Islands, Agnès Monique Ohsan Bellepeau, east africa, Government Reforms, Mauritius

In a bold move, the government has expressed concern over the many complaints rifling in from Mauritians over slow and coarse service from the public sector and will be seeking reforms in the civil service to boost service delivery to stem and identify problemsin government departments. . Read More

Kwame Nkuruma – Biography

June 15, 2012 Global Authorafrica, Ghana, Gold Coas, Kwame Nkuruma

The Rt. Hon. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah (21 September 1909 – 27 April 1972), P.C. was the leader of Ghana and its predecessor state, the Gold Coast, from 1951 to 1966. Overseeing the nation's independence from British colonial rule in 1957, Nkrumah was the first President of Ghana and the first Prime Minister of Ghana. An influential 20th-century advocate of Pan-Africanism,... Read More

CONFLICT IN NORTH KIVU PROVINCE OF THE DRC

June 5, 2012 Global Authorafrica, congo, DRC, EAC, Kabila, Kagame, London, M23, RPP, Rwanda, Rwanda peoples party

Malmo, Sweden, 04/06/2012Ref: RPP-0001-CNK/J03-GN01-DRC/C-JKV/CD/12J03 Today is not a day for pointing fingers and trading accusations as to who is supporting who or who is fighting who in the DRC. But it should be a day for consoling and showing our sympathy for the thousands of Congolese citizens who have been displaced and made homeless in their own country, and many... Read More

Philosophical look at Africa and why it is the least developed Continent

February 8, 2012 Global Authorafrica, Kaunda, Sata of Zambia, World Bank, Zambia

They call the Third World the lazy man’s purview; the sluggishly slothful and languorous prefecture. In this realm people are sleepy, dreamy, torpid, lethargic, and therefore indigent—totally penniless, needy, destitute, poverty-stricken, disfavored, and impoverished. In this demesne, as they call it, there are hardly any discoveries, inventions, and innovations. Africa is the trailblazer. Some still call it “the dark continent”... Read More

is africa intellectually Blind?

February 5, 2012 Global Authorafrica, Zambia

According to the article posted on the Zambia-economist George Chisanga apparently thinks so: The intellectuals in this country have gone to sleep. Some of the problems that we are facing now would have been avoided had our intellectuals stepped up to help the country. There is need for people who have been educated using taxpayers money to step up... Read More

World Economic Forum on Africa 2012

January 31, 2012 Global AuthorAddis Ababa, africa, Davos, Ethiopia

Africa is on the brink of a major transformation. Over the last decade, the continent was home to six of the world’s 10 fastest growing economies, and the outlook for the region remains bright at a time when the rest of the world is facing major political and economic challenges. However, attaining Africa’s aspirations in a new global context will... Read More

Liberia: Sirleaf sworn in for second term

January 17, 2012 Global Authorafrica, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia, Liberia President, politics

Liberia's president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has been sworn in as the 24th president of the Republic of Liberia. The occasion was held Monday in the Liberia capital Monrovia in front of an array of distinguished personalities that included the leaders of the Liberia's three neighbours - Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Côte d'Ivoire. . Read More

NIGERIA’S ENERGY FUTURE: CLIMATE CHANGE & PREPARATIONS FROM NOW

December 18, 2011 Global Authorafrica, David Stephen, Green Energy, Low Carbon Transport, Nigeria, Power Generation, Science news, Sub Saharan

Climate change for its mitigation objective is driving a new trend around the world for energy efficiency; this submits that new solutions are sought in direction of power generation and low carbon transport. Nigeria recently benefitted from UK’s Climate Fund for low carbon public transport and energy efficiency. The funds came about to propel Nigeria to further advance in this... Read More

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