Football: is it worth it?
Egypt are the champions of Africa for the third time in a row, beating the young Ghanaian team one nil. The 27th Cup of Nations, which started in such terrible circumstances three weeks ago has now concluded. We've seen some great skill, passion and some politics too.
Africa’s helping hand to Haiti
It’s nearly two weeks from the Haitian earthquake and although millions of dollars have been raised, the aid effort has been painfully slow, lacking organisation and leadership. What is the best hope for Haiti? Some say it should be taken over by the UN.
Angola: ready or not?
Angola is currently Africa's largest oil producer and China's largest supplier. The current government retains most of the ownership and revenues of the country's only diamond firm. After the end of a brutal 27 year civil war in 2002 Angola is now a middle-income country, on paper at least…
Africa in 2010
From the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola to the Fifa World Cup in South Africa; from presidential elections to 50th independence anniversaries throughout the continent...What lies in store for the year ahead? What's going to impact Africans the world over? What are your expectations?
Population growth: what implications for Africa?
The number of consumers with a carbon footprint keeps on rising and the world’s population is currently about 6.8 billion strong, and it is expected to peak at 9 billion in 2050. The rise is most dramatic in developing nations, with a country like Nigeria with a population of 50 million in 1960, now containing over 140 million people.
Copenhagen Climate Change Summit 2009
This week over a hundred world leaders descend on Copenhagen in a bid to save the world from the threat of climate change. They're under pressure to agree to cut carbon emissions by 25-40% below 1990 levels by 2020, and to stop the earth's temperature from rising by more than 2% above pre-industrial levels.
Uganda Plans Anti-Homosexuality Bill
The Ugandan government is likely to pass a new anti-homosexuality bill currently before Parliament. The bill includes a life sentence for anyone convicted of having gay sex, with an option of the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality”.
Drugs in West Africa: the new South America?
Last week foremost experts on drug crime met at London’s Parliament to discuss the increasing drug trade from Latin America to Europe via West Africa. Poor economies, weak states and corrupt institutions in the region mean that officials and others can easily be bought off.
Sierra Leone: ready for business?
This week the Sierra Leonean government held its first rebranding exercise on a large scale, after the end of the 11-year civil war in 2002. The Trade and Investment Conference took place in London and featured high profile supporters such as former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, as well as American business giant George Soros.
AFRICOM: what is it and what is it about?
The United States Africa Command (or AFRICOM) is responsible for U.S. military operations and military relations with 53 African nations - an area of responsibility covering all of Africa except Egypt. Is Africom a body that Africans should embrace or is it one that African governments should be wary of?
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