Foreign AID feeding oppressive regimes in Africa

We have being arguing that an open access to western markets is  more in the African interests than aid. This article by Prof Mariam is the exact reason why foreign aid alone is not the way forward for Africa. KAM Feed them and bleed them Prof. Alemayehu G. Mariam “Western donors continue to hand out… Continue reading Foreign AID feeding oppressive regimes in Africa

It will be shameful for the EC to welcome Mugabe

It is reported that the Zimbabwean tyrant Robert Mugabe is planning to attend the 3rd EU-Africa Summit to be held in Tripoli, Libya on November, 29-30, 2010. I have no doubt that the dictator will be accorded every honor deserving of a Head of State.   I would like to categorically say that is will… Continue reading It will be shameful for the EC to welcome Mugabe

African dictators need tough love too, not cuddling.

  For far too long, Western governments have cuddled and praised African tyrants even when everything they do and stand for is against the Western definition of democracy. On the other hand, dictators from the Middle East are not indulged with the same policies. They are offered tough love.  French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Barack… Continue reading African dictators need tough love too, not cuddling.

Good African Leaders

Who are they and how do we get them? By Dr. Wafula Okumu.   For forty years or so, African leaders have played a pivotal role in derailing the economic and political stability of the countries under their stewardships. In half the period of colonial rule, they have indulged in a reckless game of financial… Continue reading Good African Leaders

Mugabe hijacks Big Brother craze for political gain

 Zimbabwe’s representative in Africa’s Celebrity Big Brother reality TV show landed in second place, but took home a prize bigger than the official jackpot, a date from President Robert Mugabe’s family. Reports from Harare say the Zimbabwean loser was whisked away to State House to meet Mugabe immidiately he landed. Uti Nwachukwu from Nigeria won… Continue reading Mugabe hijacks Big Brother craze for political gain