SPONSORED MATERIAL Agriculture is the backbone of Benin’s economy. It occupies more than 70% of the active population and contributes 50% to GDP. Indeed, since independence, all the regimes have …
BY JIBRIL TURE When the Central African Republic’s rebels with the beautiful name Séléka toppled the country’s president, François Bozizé, on March 24, 2013, they did nothing but have Bozizé …
Four African countries, several organizations and individuals who have made specific contributions toward strengthening relationships and providing opportunities for Africans returning to Africa will receive the African Bridge-Builders Award …
Blame Ekoue Seeing the recent economic gains, many experts are of the view that the 21st century offers a window of opportunity to reverse the marginalisation of Africa’s people in …
BY JONATHAN BROWN BY JONATHAN BROWN AND JIBRIL TURE “When I first started making a lot of money, I really became frustrated with the fact that all I did was …
BY BLAME EKOUE A long queue has formed outside the Agence Nationale Pour l’Emploi (ANPE) in Lome, Togo’s capital. Near the back of the line, optimistically waiting his turn, stands …
Whether our ancestors left Africa as pre-Columbian explorers or in chains against their will, they passed down to their progeny a love of the motherland that endures to this …
By Pete Sesay The recent passing of African American celebrated poet, novelist, educator, dramatist, producer, actress, historian, filmmaker, and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, one of the most influential figures …
BY ALAN GREEN, special envoy The gut-wrenching April 14 abduction of nearly 300 schoolgirls in northern Nigeria by the terrorist organization Boko Haram that polarized the world’s attention, and a …
Samir Ahmed BY SAMIR AHMED Slavery has probably been the most contentious and divisive issue between Africans and African Americans. Indeed, a significant number of African Americans hold grudges against …
