Fighting corruption in Nigeria: Going to a gunfight with knives

John Ifediora. Time and again Nigerians are placed on notice that those who engage in corrupt…


Observance of Human Rights and Rule of Law are essential to the war on terror

The G5 Sahel military force created to counter Islamist armed groups in the Sahel region of Africa…


Spills And Spin

Review by Ed Crooks. It is a year ago this week that BP capped its Macondo well in the Gulf of…


Africa is Open for Business

Victor Kgomoeswana, well known as an African business expert with a profile on radio and…


Money-Laundering and Nigerian officials: Another ordinary day in office

Editorial Commentary. As Nigerians sweat-out the dry season, and sleep less hours every night…


The modern terror of mankind returns...Ebola is back in the Congo

Editorial Commentary. The return of Ebola to the Congo is not only tragic but horrific; it now…


Re-think Development in Africa

By Komla Tsey. In this thought provoking book, Komla Tsey argues that if governments, NGOs,…


Africa's development in historical perspective

By Bates, Nuun & Robinson. This edited volume addresses the root causes of Africa's persistent…


Another Good riddance in the ranks of African Leadership; Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Resigns.

As more misplaced, misassigned, and morally bankrupt African leaders are systemically forced out of…


Cyril Ramaphosa gets to rule South Africa; He would need help

Kevin Sieff. Ramaphosa was elected by Parliament as South Africa’s president Thursday, marking a…