FERNY NARH The African is always left in the dark whiles decisions pertaining to his or her well being are taken by unknown forces. We are then forced to accept because the interest of our leaders has already been secured. I feel no less for my fellow Africans because I am also a victim of… Continue reading The African Uprising
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The Ivory Coast Crisis and African Leaders, Botswana’s Ian Kharma Stands Out
While several African Presidents have failed in displaying any leadership with regard to the Ivorian crisis, the President of Botswana, Ian Khrma, is telling the world that he is not one of them. Mr Khama has publicly denounced the Ivorian dictator and is extending an invitation to the opposition candidate to visit Botswana. Will Ghana,… Continue reading The Ivory Coast Crisis and African Leaders, Botswana’s Ian Kharma Stands Out
Patrick Awuah: Educating a New Generation of African Leaders
After working at Microsoft for almost a decade, Patrick Awuah returned home to Ghana and cofounded Ashesi University, a small liberal arts college that aims to educate Africa’s next generation of leaders. Its first class of students graduated in 2006. c
THE OBAMA IN YOU
The world is gradually moving towards a position where individuals with potent capacity and will power can actualize their dreams and aspirations in life regardless of race, skin color, language and other relevant factors.
Nigeria’s Role in Africa Over the Next 50 Years
Nigeria — a nation of plenty, a nation of potential, and nation of prospects. These are the key pillars that the next 50 years should bring to fruition for this great country
Africa’s youth can do great things, says UN Chief
Africa’s young population can drive the continent’s future development, Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon told an international symposium taking place in Benin. More than 60 per cent of Africa’s 1 billion people are under the age of 25 years, he noted in a message to the meeting in Cotonou. “While it will be a tremendous undertaking to… Continue reading Africa’s youth can do great things, says UN Chief
Africa can reach development targets if given a push-Migiro
Africa, with its immense human and material wealth, can achieve the globally agreed development targets world leaders have pledged to achieve by 2015, Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro told United Nations agencies working on the continent, while also stressing the need for strong support from the international community. “The continent’s people need neither pity nor charity,… Continue reading Africa can reach development targets if given a push-Migiro
Encouraging Leaders to Do the Right Thing, by Nicholas van Praag
Spare the stick, spoil the child.” That was the advice from proponents of the tough love approach to parenting that prevailed in Victorian times. Nicholas van Praag asks whether such rewards and punishment policy can help in places such as Sudan