January 2012 Monthly Archives: January 2012
Illustration and Charts by Robert A. Di Ieso, Jr. For too long, the story of Africa has been about government corruption, war and disease. The economic news was bad, too; from 1975 to 1995, the continent was mired in negative … Continue reading
Africa Center for Strategic Studies Media Review for January 27, 2012 AQIM replaces Sahara emir Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) designated Algerian terrorist Nabil Makhloufi, alias Nabil Abu Alqama, as the new head of the Sahara emirate. The "appointment" … Continue reading
POINTE NOIRE, 25 January 2012 (IRIN) – Forced child labour remains rampant in Central Africa, where poverty fuels the trafficking of children from poorer countries to oil-rich states such as Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and the Republic of Congo, according to … Continue reading
Upon entering 2012, many Americans thought of a New Year’s resolution and being optimistic, they also hoped that Congress did so as well. After constantly kicking a bucket filled with failed attempts, for example the 2011 super-committee, it is … Continue reading
In recent conversation that have spanned the last 6 months, I’ve been getting the same style of questions from foreigners who recognize the growing opportunities in Africa and want to jump in.“Which is the best country in Africa to do … Continue reading
They call the Third World the lazy man’s purview; the sluggishly slothful and languorous prefecture. In this realm people are sleepy, dreamy, torpid, lethargic, and therefore indigent—totally penniless, needy, destitute, poverty-stricken, disfavored, and impoverished. In this demesne, as they call … Continue reading
Older women especially bear the brunt of caring for orphans As Africa’s population grows, so does the number of older people. Traditionally, extended families have taken care of elderly members but that’s now changing, meaning aging Africans are facing … Continue reading
1. Grey College South Africa 2. Rift Valley Academy Kenya 3. King Edward VII School South Africa 4. Hilton College South Africa 5. St. George’s College Zimbabwe 6. Prince Edward School Zimbabwe 7. International School of Kenya Kenya 8. Accra … Continue reading
A FRAMEWORK FOR GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE ON AFRICAN AFFAIRS Dear Friends and colleagues The questions remain: How do Nigerian fuel subsidies work, what are their purposes, and who benefits? Nigerians and sympathizers took to the streets in DC, London, New York, … Continue reading
