If you find yourself in Lagos and you＇re a gadget freak, make your way to the Ikeja electronic market, believed to be the largest of its kind in West Africa.
Investment remains the vital ingredient for Africa’s success WHILE there are meaningful objections to the nature and structure of much of the new investment in African agriculture,it is clear that the introduction of...Investment remains the vital ingredient for Africa’s success WHILE there are meaningful objections to the nature and structure of much of the new investment in African agriculture,it is clear that the introduction of new capital,skills and technology is an essential component in unlocking the continent’s ultimate allure.展开更多
TH E International Criminal Court＇s （ICC） decision to grant Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta leave not to attend all of his trial in November, on charges of crimes against humanity, is a sign that the ICC was not af...TH E International Criminal Court＇s （ICC） decision to grant Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta leave not to attend all of his trial in November, on charges of crimes against humanity, is a sign that the ICC was not after regime change in Kenya as many observers had speculated. Kenyatta will only be required to attend the opening and closing sessions of his trial, along with hearing when victims present their testimony in person. Kenyatta had argued that attending the trial in The Hague would prevent him from governing his country.展开更多
HEALTH and politics don’t always mix.In January,as increasing numbers of returnees from North Sudan entered Southern Sudan to vote on a referendum for independence, the World Health Organization(WHO) reported that a ...HEALTH and politics don’t always mix.In January,as increasing numbers of returnees from North Sudan entered Southern Sudan to vote on a referendum for independence, the World Health Organization(WHO) reported that a major visceral leishmaniasis epidemic was in danger of breaking out.Incidences of the disease - the world’s second deadliest parasitic killer after malaria - had nearly doubled within the span of a month,according to case records from last November. WHO officials speculated that the surge was due to that fact that returnees typically did not have immunity against the disease.展开更多
IN retrospect,the 22nd Conference of Parties（COP22）to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change（UNFCCC）,which took place in Marrakech,Morocco,in November closed a landmark year for climate change i...IN retrospect,the 22nd Conference of Parties（COP22）to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change（UNFCCC）,which took place in Marrakech,Morocco,in November closed a landmark year for climate change initiatives.Agreements to phase out hydrofluorocarbon（HFC）gases and cap emissions that worsen global warming,as well as the rapid ratification of the Paris Agreement. which came into force on November 4. were all reached.展开更多
SIX months ago doctor and South African Minister of Home Affairs Nkosazama Dlamini-Zuma failed to win the showdown for the chairperson of the African Union （AU） Commission when she became deadlocked in the race with...SIX months ago doctor and South African Minister of Home Affairs Nkosazama Dlamini-Zuma failed to win the showdown for the chairperson of the African Union （AU） Commission when she became deadlocked in the race with incumbent lean Ping. At that time, neither got the required two-thirds majority votes.展开更多
This is the first in a series of columns by the African Union on important issues affecting the continent. Since the Paris terrorist attacks in November 2015 there has been a large number of such violent incidents aro...This is the first in a series of columns by the African Union on important issues affecting the continent. Since the Paris terrorist attacks in November 2015 there has been a large number of such violent incidents around the world, making security planning a high priority for all regions. Africa is no exception.展开更多
THIS year the African Union （AU） will mark the 50thanniversary of the founding of the Organ zation of African Unity （OAU）, a precursor of the current organization, on May 25, 1963. The OAU embodied a collective sp...THIS year the African Union （AU） will mark the 50thanniversary of the founding of the Organ zation of African Unity （OAU）, a precursor of the current organization, on May 25, 1963. The OAU embodied a collective spirit that brought together 32 governments to sign the OAU Charter in Addis Ababa. This spirit has since spread, and the AU＇s membership now includes 54 countries.展开更多
Increase in the number of mobile phone users and improvement of Internet infrastructure in Africa has led to greater demands for mobile apps,which means more opportunities for those who hope to startup businesses on t...Increase in the number of mobile phone users and improvement of Internet infrastructure in Africa has led to greater demands for mobile apps,which means more opportunities for those who hope to startup businesses on the continent.Statistics from Global System for Mobile Communications Association show that Africa had 557 million mobile phone users by the end of 2015,or 46 percent of the continent’s population.This makes it the world’s second largest mobile展开更多
THIS year, World Food Day celebrations on October 16 underlined something more in Africa - an ap- preciation of Chinese investments in agriculture, crucial for the continent＇s stable development and poverty reduction...THIS year, World Food Day celebrations on October 16 underlined something more in Africa - an ap- preciation of Chinese investments in agriculture, crucial for the continent＇s stable development and poverty reduction Agriculture being a pillar of the economy and a devel- opment priority in most African countries, the Chinese Government attaches great importance to mutually ben- eficial agricultural cooperation. It has helped many African countries sustainably develop their agricultural capacities.展开更多
WH EN 58-year-old Jiang Heping set his foot on African soil for the first time in 2006. he dreamed that one day rice and golden corn would boost the continent＇s food security, saving people from starvation and comfor...WH EN 58-year-old Jiang Heping set his foot on African soil for the first time in 2006. he dreamed that one day rice and golden corn would boost the continent＇s food security, saving people from starvation and comforting crying children.展开更多
The African growth narrative has over the last few years captured the imagination of many businesses and governments. Following an uncertain economic outlook post the global financial crisis （GFC）, the continent was...The African growth narrative has over the last few years captured the imagination of many businesses and governments. Following an uncertain economic outlook post the global financial crisis （GFC）, the continent was seen as the last growth frontier for investors and the second- fastest growth region after Asia. But a new World Bank report forecasts a Sub- Saharan Africa GDP growth drop in 2015.展开更多
Africa＇s strategic partnerships are aimed at mobilizing the necessary financial and technical support for the implementation of regional and continental programs, including the recently adopted Agenda 2063 and its Fi...Africa＇s strategic partnerships are aimed at mobilizing the necessary financial and technical support for the implementation of regional and continental programs, including the recently adopted Agenda 2063 and its First lO-Year Implementation Plan. However, although the strategic partnerships have proven relevant in the past, their objectives, scope and modus operandi need to be regularly reviewed in order to make them more balanced, productive and action-oriented.展开更多
It is not lack of funds that is hampering Africa＇s development but the dearth of human and institutional capacity, according to Emmanuel Nnadozie, Executive Secretary of the African Capacity Building Foundation （ACB...It is not lack of funds that is hampering Africa＇s development but the dearth of human and institutional capacity, according to Emmanuel Nnadozie, Executive Secretary of the African Capacity Building Foundation （ACBF）. The ACBE founded in 1991 and headquartered in Harare, Zimbabwe, is now harnessed to Agenda 2063, Africa＇s development blueprint. Besides building institutional capacity, it is also working to transform the capacity of people for industrialization,展开更多
ON the evening of August 12, the 30th London Summer Olympic Games came to a close when the flame at the Olympic Stadium was extinguished as each country received one of the cauldrons 204 copper petals. In this year＇s...ON the evening of August 12, the 30th London Summer Olympic Games came to a close when the flame at the Olympic Stadium was extinguished as each country received one of the cauldrons 204 copper petals. In this year＇s Olympics, 10,500 athletes, including nearly 900 African athletes, participated in 302 medal events in all 26 sports.展开更多
The foundations of the ＂Africa rising＂ narrative may have increasingly been tested in recent months. Security concerns, the Ebola crisis in West Africa and conflict in Libya have been some of the stumbling blocks th...The foundations of the ＂Africa rising＂ narrative may have increasingly been tested in recent months. Security concerns, the Ebola crisis in West Africa and conflict in Libya have been some of the stumbling blocks the continent has had to face. These have continuously challenged its ability to respond to events that could derail the past years＇ economic growth. The impact of lower oil prices particularly could be a major shock to the region, especially for oilexporting countries.展开更多
Africa misappropriates time as it does to other resources, such as minerals. With this tradition, everything on the continent is always running behind schedule.
We have a scarcity of health care professionals in the rural areas and therefore we can offer medical services from a distance to the underserved rural population.
China is in Africa in a vigorous way,and doing business in several countries like Sudan,Congo DRC,Angola,South Africa,and Nigeria.In the short term,the relationship may appear to be mutually beneficial.This paper seek...China is in Africa in a vigorous way,and doing business in several countries like Sudan,Congo DRC,Angola,South Africa,and Nigeria.In the short term,the relationship may appear to be mutually beneficial.This paper seeks to address the issue of Africa's perspectives on China-Africa Relations and the FOCAC and examine the concept of strategic partnerships,determine the state of China-Africa relations,examines FOCAC and draw conclusion as well as recommendation on possible ways and issues for future engageme...展开更多
文摘If you find yourself in Lagos and you＇re a gadget freak, make your way to the Ikeja electronic market, believed to be the largest of its kind in West Africa.
文摘Investment remains the vital ingredient for Africa’s success WHILE there are meaningful objections to the nature and structure of much of the new investment in African agriculture,it is clear that the introduction of new capital,skills and technology is an essential component in unlocking the continent’s ultimate allure.
文摘TH E International Criminal Court＇s （ICC） decision to grant Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta leave not to attend all of his trial in November, on charges of crimes against humanity, is a sign that the ICC was not after regime change in Kenya as many observers had speculated. Kenyatta will only be required to attend the opening and closing sessions of his trial, along with hearing when victims present their testimony in person. Kenyatta had argued that attending the trial in The Hague would prevent him from governing his country.
文摘HEALTH and politics don’t always mix.In January,as increasing numbers of returnees from North Sudan entered Southern Sudan to vote on a referendum for independence, the World Health Organization(WHO) reported that a major visceral leishmaniasis epidemic was in danger of breaking out.Incidences of the disease - the world’s second deadliest parasitic killer after malaria - had nearly doubled within the span of a month,according to case records from last November. WHO officials speculated that the surge was due to that fact that returnees typically did not have immunity against the disease.
文摘IN retrospect,the 22nd Conference of Parties（COP22）to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change（UNFCCC）,which took place in Marrakech,Morocco,in November closed a landmark year for climate change initiatives.Agreements to phase out hydrofluorocarbon（HFC）gases and cap emissions that worsen global warming,as well as the rapid ratification of the Paris Agreement. which came into force on November 4. were all reached.
文摘SIX months ago doctor and South African Minister of Home Affairs Nkosazama Dlamini-Zuma failed to win the showdown for the chairperson of the African Union （AU） Commission when she became deadlocked in the race with incumbent lean Ping. At that time, neither got the required two-thirds majority votes.
文摘This is the first in a series of columns by the African Union on important issues affecting the continent. Since the Paris terrorist attacks in November 2015 there has been a large number of such violent incidents around the world, making security planning a high priority for all regions. Africa is no exception.
文摘THIS year the African Union （AU） will mark the 50thanniversary of the founding of the Organ zation of African Unity （OAU）, a precursor of the current organization, on May 25, 1963. The OAU embodied a collective spirit that brought together 32 governments to sign the OAU Charter in Addis Ababa. This spirit has since spread, and the AU＇s membership now includes 54 countries.
文摘Increase in the number of mobile phone users and improvement of Internet infrastructure in Africa has led to greater demands for mobile apps,which means more opportunities for those who hope to startup businesses on the continent.Statistics from Global System for Mobile Communications Association show that Africa had 557 million mobile phone users by the end of 2015,or 46 percent of the continent’s population.This makes it the world’s second largest mobile
文摘THIS year, World Food Day celebrations on October 16 underlined something more in Africa - an ap- preciation of Chinese investments in agriculture, crucial for the continent＇s stable development and poverty reduction Agriculture being a pillar of the economy and a devel- opment priority in most African countries, the Chinese Government attaches great importance to mutually ben- eficial agricultural cooperation. It has helped many African countries sustainably develop their agricultural capacities.
文摘WH EN 58-year-old Jiang Heping set his foot on African soil for the first time in 2006. he dreamed that one day rice and golden corn would boost the continent＇s food security, saving people from starvation and comforting crying children.
文摘The African growth narrative has over the last few years captured the imagination of many businesses and governments. Following an uncertain economic outlook post the global financial crisis （GFC）, the continent was seen as the last growth frontier for investors and the second- fastest growth region after Asia. But a new World Bank report forecasts a Sub- Saharan Africa GDP growth drop in 2015.
文摘Africa＇s strategic partnerships are aimed at mobilizing the necessary financial and technical support for the implementation of regional and continental programs, including the recently adopted Agenda 2063 and its First lO-Year Implementation Plan. However, although the strategic partnerships have proven relevant in the past, their objectives, scope and modus operandi need to be regularly reviewed in order to make them more balanced, productive and action-oriented.
文摘It is not lack of funds that is hampering Africa＇s development but the dearth of human and institutional capacity, according to Emmanuel Nnadozie, Executive Secretary of the African Capacity Building Foundation （ACBF）. The ACBE founded in 1991 and headquartered in Harare, Zimbabwe, is now harnessed to Agenda 2063, Africa＇s development blueprint. Besides building institutional capacity, it is also working to transform the capacity of people for industrialization,
文摘ON the evening of August 12, the 30th London Summer Olympic Games came to a close when the flame at the Olympic Stadium was extinguished as each country received one of the cauldrons 204 copper petals. In this year＇s Olympics, 10,500 athletes, including nearly 900 African athletes, participated in 302 medal events in all 26 sports.
文摘The foundations of the ＂Africa rising＂ narrative may have increasingly been tested in recent months. Security concerns, the Ebola crisis in West Africa and conflict in Libya have been some of the stumbling blocks the continent has had to face. These have continuously challenged its ability to respond to events that could derail the past years＇ economic growth. The impact of lower oil prices particularly could be a major shock to the region, especially for oilexporting countries.
文摘Africa misappropriates time as it does to other resources, such as minerals. With this tradition, everything on the continent is always running behind schedule.
文摘We have a scarcity of health care professionals in the rural areas and therefore we can offer medical services from a distance to the underserved rural population.
文摘China is in Africa in a vigorous way,and doing business in several countries like Sudan,Congo DRC,Angola,South Africa,and Nigeria.In the short term,the relationship may appear to be mutually beneficial.This paper seeks to address the issue of Africa's perspectives on China-Africa Relations and the FOCAC and examine the concept of strategic partnerships,determine the state of China-Africa relations,examines FOCAC and draw conclusion as well as recommendation on possible ways and issues for future engageme...
