The link between governance and economic growth in Africa
Lots of countries have not always been able to understand the essence of politics from the economic perspective over the past several decades and thus have not transferred [...]
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The importance of establishing long-term development goals
A big problem faced by contemporary Africa is how to establish long-term economic stability and development strategies. African countries should engage the [...]
Poor corporate governance and economic development in Africa
One of the challenges faced by contemporary African countries in governance and development is the trend toward the weakening or even the dissolution of [...]
5 African princes captured and taken away by colonialists
Millions of Africans were forcefully taken from their homes and sold into slavery during the years of the Transatlantic slave trade. Unfortunately, it is hard to trace every [...]
Corruption, a major obstacle to economic growth in Africa
The paper, titled ‘A Governance Dividend for Sub-Saharan Africa?’ stated that countries in the region tended to lag behind those in most other regions in the world in [...]
How the IMF and World Bank destroyed Africa
The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were set up during the end of the Second World War (WWII) to rebuild the economies of Europe. However, in [...]
Major problems facing Africa in 2019
Since discussions and debates emerged from the 2017 World Happiness Report, it is still interesting to examine all factors that have so far inhibited the general well-being [...]
Russia struggling for presence in Africa, against the US and China
Russia has never had an African colony. It stayed out of the scramble for Africa, only engaging with African states in the 19th Century. In 1869, for instance, the Russians [...]
Little things that matter most in life
A visit to my kids’ cultural day celebration today was an eye-opener. I’d rather describe the chain of events as morally-charged, thought-provoking and inspiring. [...]
Amazing facts you should know about Africa
Despite its delayed development, Africa is the most populous and only black continent. The geographical location is famed for its abundant natural resources, including [...]
Corporate governance and the development of African nations
For a long time, capacity deficiencies and the low level of governance performance among African countries lead to turmoil of “having tribe societies [...]
The impact of globalization on Africa
The last three decades have been marked by intense political activism against globalization. The opposition, however, has been driven by a narrow view that equates [...]
Identifying Africa’s economic strength within the continent
Global demand for African oil and precious metals has fueled a continental surge in exports, helping some of the world’s poorest countries rebound from the 2009 economic [...]
Africa needs inclusive strategies and technology innovation to achieve economic development
The outcome document of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development provides guidance for achieving the transition to sustainable development as a means of [...]
Challenges of Health Care in Africa
Technology is transforming how health care is delivered in Africa, giving more people in remote areas there and around the world access to better care. Likewise, [...]