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Making room for the political outsiders in Africa
This article was first published on THE HILL opinion section No matter the outcome of Today’s mid-term elections – be it a blue wave, red wave or divided government, a repudiation of Donald Trump, or a reluctant…
Kofi Annan’s memorial was a celebration of his service to the world
This article was first published on THE HILL opinion section Kofi Annan, the former Secretary General of the United Nations, the only black African to hold the post and the first elected from within the ranks of the…
US steps up its game in Africa, a continent open for business
This article was first published on THE HILL opinion section “The U.S. needs to step up its game in Africa,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross in Accra, Ghana, Thursday in an expected and welcome assessment. The secretary was…
Winnie Mandela’s complicated legacy — and how to honor it
This article was first published on THE HILL opinion section Orlando Stadium overflowed in Johannesburg’s Soweto township on Saturday, April 14, during the state funeral for anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the former wife of the late Nelson Mandela. Mourners from across…
Trump’s Africa initiative to be unveiled next month: Still a work in progress
This article was first published on THE HILL opinion section When Donald Trump’s National Security Advisor John Bolton unveiled the long-awaited Africa Strategy of the Trump Administration on 13 December 2018 to an over-capacity crowd at the…
Abubakar Zulaiha shares the secret behind her latest piece, ” The Occupant Of My Little Room “
THE OCCUPANT OF MY LITTLE ROOM “Hey, I need you to pack all your belongings and he just leave. I don’t ever want to set my eyes on you anymore”. I yelled.“For what reason my…
The 50 +1 Women Summit.
This project is about telling the stories of strong and visionary women in the hope of triggering and inspiring the younger generation to change the narrative in the region. The result is the 50+1 Women’s…
I wanted to dry my mum’s tears – Dr Hawa Malechi
Most people are motivated in different ways to make their dreams come true. As kids growing up, we come into contact with different people who inspire us to pursue certain professions but there is always…
The journey so far; Nancy, project officer at Norsaac
Over the past years, Norsaac has gained a good reputation as one of the best Non-Governmental organization in the area of empowerment for change organization. The organization has over 15 years of working experience in…
CAMA Girls Celebrate International Women’s Day with Hajia Alima and Marie Stopes International Ghana
The wife of northern regional minister, Hajia Alima Saeed celebrated the international women’s day with Cama girls on Friday, 8th March, 2019 in the Kumbungu district of the northern region. In attendance of the event…
