Since 1971 when the least developed countries (LDCs) category was created by the UN, sub-Saharan African countries have dominated the list. Four decades later, with 33 members (only 14 of the region’s 47 countries are not LDCs), sub-Saharan Africa still maintains the biggest regional presence in the group. All parts of the sub-continent are represented.… Continue reading Africa’s Group of 33
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Botswana in the Mind of Ghana
Commentary/Ghana/Botswana The August 17 meeting between Ghana’s President John Atta Mills and Botswana’s Ian Khama goes between the normal symbolic bilateral sweet talks. In contemporary African thinking, the core issue between Ghana and Botswana is how their respective democracies are harbingers of progress for the entire African democratic and development growth. The Botswana-Ghana meeting also… Continue reading Botswana in the Mind of Ghana
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
I want ‘Tall, Slim And Beautiful’ First Lady, says Botswana’s bachelor President
We reported here on Nov 18 that Botswana President Ian Khama’s continued bachelor status was increasingly worrying his countrymen and members of his own political party-Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). With pressure from all corners, the President has put his no-compromise requirements on the table. Botswana is one of the few African nations on the planet… Continue reading I want ‘Tall, Slim And Beautiful’ First Lady, says Botswana’s bachelor President