Talk Africa: The African Union in 2019
According to the UNHCR, there are over 68 million internally displaced people globally, and the number of refugees is over 25 million.
Sub-Saharan Africa alone...
Talk Africa: Africa and Globalization
The 2019 World Economic Forum brought together leaders from Government and the private sector in Davos, Switzerland under the theme, Globalization 4.0; Shaping a...
Talk Africa: The DRC’s change of guard
It marked a new chapter for The Democratic Republic of Congo as new President Felix Tshisekedi took the oath of office at the presidential...
Talk Africa: Kenya’s War on Terrorism
The afternoon of January 15th saw four armed gunmen and a suicide bomber storm the Dusit D2 hotel complex at 14 Riverside Drive in...
Talk Africa:Africa in 2019
With at least a dozen national elections scheduled for 2019, steady economic growth estimated at 4.1% and bustling investment and infrastructure projects spread across...
Talk Africa: Chinese Foreign Minister visits Africa
Chinese State Councilor & Foreign Minister Wang Yi this week embarked on a 5-day visit of Africa. Covering Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Gambia and Senegal,...
Talk Africa in 2018
2018 has been a year of mixed fortunes for Africa and the world. Marked by both achievements and challenges, the year witnessed rising resistance...
Talk Africa: 40 years of development in China
This year marks the 40th anniversary of China’s reform and opening up. Over this time the country has transformed itself from a largely agricultural...
Talk Africa: The global compact for migration
It is estimated that there are at least 258 million migrants globally. This number is projected to increase in coming years, with the drivers...
Talk Africa: Trophy Hunting in Africa
Trophy hunting is a big business globally and remains as an ongoing controversy.
While supporters argue the money helps with the conservation efforts, opponents believe...
Recent
Libyans celebrate 8th revolution anniversary
Libyans celebrated the 8th anniversary of the uprising that led to toppling of long serving leader, Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.
Eight years ago, Libya experienced...
Army to be “ruthless” against tampering in Nigeria’s postponed vote – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday warned that anyone trying to tamper with Nigeria’s postponed vote risked their lives and accused the electoral commission of...
Rwanda hasn’t banned Ugandan goods – envoy
The deputy Ugandan Ambassador to Rwanda, Ms Anne Katusiime, yesterday dismissed as rumours claim that the Rwandan government had banned the exportation of Ugandan...
Four Zimbabwe generals retired in Mnangagwa’s first purge of military
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa retired four generals on Monday, in the first major shake-up of the armed forces since he took office and including...
Opinion
Opinion: Competition, then cooperation may be the best way to build up Africa
A new U.S. strategy for Africa was recently released by Washington, the core of which is to further U.S. priorities in Africa by strengthening...
Opinion: Strong, fair trade with China critical to Africa’s development
by Dr. David Monyae
The Africa-China relationship can best be described as comprehensive and strategic at this stage. This is primarily due to multiple agreements...
Opinion: Through CIIE, China projects bold new vision of the future
by Ken Gichinga
A new economic vision for China was unveiled during the launch of the world’s first International Import Expo in Shanghai. In his...