The African magazine is dedicated to providing first-hand information about African politics and political developments between Africa and the United States.
BY LOU SIFA People across Africa are disappointed—some outraged—by the Obama administration’s contribution to the killing of the Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi on October 20, 2011 during the final battle … Read More
BY PHILBERT AGANYO A political strategist Under Obama with regards to Africa, the only significant support is the Young African Leaders Initiative, in all its three facets which are the … Read More
BY DANIEL OMINDE A radio journalist I think we as Africans were overambitious when it comes to our expectations on what President Obama’s presidency would translate to us. We sort … Read More
BY MARKOS LEMMA An activist and entrepreneur Barack Obama is one of the best presidents that ever happened, but for the US. He was good for Peace Resolution and Climate … Read More
BY JUDITH OWIGAR A women’s advocate I think that Obama did a lot for Africa towards the end of his tenure. I am not so much of an American policy … Read More
BY KUDZAI MUBAIWA A consultant My feeling is that President Obama has done well for us, not so much from a policy or foreign policy perspective—because I don’t know too … Read More
BY KOFFI SENAME An architect I didn’t really follow Obama’s presidency. It was a good thing to have a black president, which is proof that black people have the capacity … Read More
BY CHAMBI CHACHAGE A Havard Ph.D. student and a business historian Obama gave a lot of hope to people of African descent all over the world. Globally, Africans had been … Read More
BY SALIOU AKADIRI Benin’s former foreign minister Ironically, walking in the footsteps of Barack Obama who went down in history in 2008 as the first black president of the United … Read More
BY GUSTAVE GAZARD A lawyer-counsel and international consultant So many across the world who, after doubting it can happen, thought that the election of a Great Black to the White … Read More
