African Diaspora At Work: Ronke Lawal

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In this series we will explore the work of the African Diaspora, to learn more about their contribution both to their host and home countries. First up is PR and Marketing Executive Ronke Lawal who … [Read more...]

Should Africa be more interested in the Chinese or the American elections?

This week something unusual is going to happen both the fastest growing economy and the most powerful nation on earth are going to elect a leader! But which of these two elections should concern … [Read more...]

Africa for Africans: A Revitalized Pan-Africanism

There is a nascent yet forceful resurgence of Pan-Africanism happening within the communities and souls of the African Diaspora. It might have been long in the making or it might be a new … [Read more...]

African Diaspora- The Power of WE #BAD12

It is BLOG ACTION DAY today and this year's theme is as as unusual as it is thought provoking: THE POWER OF WE When I decided to participate  the 2nd Ugandan Convention in the UK had just … [Read more...]

Dual Citizenship in the Post-Federation Era

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Africans have been migrating to neighboring countries and overseas in greater numbers than before. They have been taking up citizenship in countries other than the country of their birth. This new … [Read more...]

500th Post: Why I Write for Africa on the Blog

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I stumbled upon Africa on the Blog's Facebook profile when I was looking to connect with Africans online and hear what they were saying about their own countries. Living in the US, I found that … [Read more...]

Should Africa Lean East or West?

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With China banging on Africa’s doors, the debate on whether Africa should lean towards the East or the West continues in many African nations. This  long standing debate that is not new to the … [Read more...]

Africa Yet to be Liberated

May 25th, 2012 marked the 49th anniversary of the formation of the Organization of African Unity (now known as the African Union) and Africa Liberation Day (more commonly known as Africa Day); … [Read more...]

It’s Time African Union Turned its Attention to Something Worthwhile

African Union have been meeting for the first time since the death of its former leader and financial backer in chief, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi last October. The issue of future funding for the … [Read more...]

African Fall – A Reawakening

  For some reason I thought it would be much easier to find a compiled list of African dictators online. Africa has been branded as the ‘continent of dictators’ along with Asia and Latin … [Read more...]