Pan African Visions
Ghana court dismisses vote challenges, says president ‘validly elected’
By David Gurien* Ghana's Supreme Court Thursday declared President John Dramani Mahama "validly elected" as the court dismissed…
Africa is the next big thing, and the place to invest says young Billionaire Ashish J Thakkar
By Ajong Mbapndah L Young, intelligent,dashingly handsome, unassuming, media friendly, visionary, fiercely ambitious, and proudly African are some…
‘Omosexy’: The biggest film star you’ve never heard of
By Ben Arogundade* Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, aka 'Omosexy’, is the queen of Nollywood. She’s appeared in more than…
Zimbabwe outlines plans for ‘Disneyland in Africa’
Zimbabwe plans to build a "Disneyland in Africa" at the world famous Victoria Falls to boost tourism, a…
Ex-President Mbeki to lead review on illegal money outflows from Democratic Republic of Congo
Addis Ababa, 22 Aug 2013 (ECA) – How serious and complex is the problem of illicit financial flows from…
Kenya: Outpost of Conflicting Global Interests
James N. Kariuki* An increasing number of analysts are now convinced that the 2007-2008 post-election violence in Kenya…
The Africa-America Institute Announces 60th Anniversary Celebration: “Unlocking Africa’s Greatest Asset for 60 Years”
African Union to be presented with 2013 Institutional Legacy Award on its 50th Anniversary. Tony Elumelu, Nigerian financier…
Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe sworn in as president
Robert Mugabe has been sworn in for a seventh term in office as Zimbabwe's leader. Thursday was declared…
Forget Paris, fall in love with Accra
By Chibundu Onuzo* With only a 45 minute flight separating Lagos and Accra, you'd think I'd have been…
“Southern Sudanese Did Not Count On The Emergence of An Indigenous Oppressor When Opting For Secession”
-Mabior Garang on Political Developments in Southern Sudan. By Ajong Mbapndah L In the midst of a political…
A humble billionaire, asking tough questions
By JAY NAIDOO* Mo Ibrahim is a unique billionaire, with an important message for the continent. As…
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe should not face sanctions, Sadc says
Southern African leaders have called for the West to lift all sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe after endorsing President…
OPEN LETTER TO MRS. FATOU BENSOUDA, PROSECUTOR AT THE ICC, THE HAGUE
By Jacques Sotero Agboton* Dear Mrs. Fatouma Bensouda, I wish this letter reaches you at an opportune time while…
MTN:Delivering a bold new Digital World to over 200m subscribers in 22 countries
MTN Group today marked its 200 million subscriber milestone by announcing a bold R200 million initiative to improve…
Selling Mandela: From t-shirts to TV shows, how Madiba became a brand
From Robyn Curnow* He has not formally appeared in public for years, and recently he's been battling illness…