Africa

Nigeria's Envy

Obama's recent visit to Ghana says much about the country's democratic potential, but it may say even more about the country Obama chose not to visit.
By Dr. Chika Onyeani.

Ceuta, the Border-fence of Europe

In the autonomous city of Ceuta, African refugees find temporary asylum leading nowhere, unable to cross into Spain, unwilling to return to the countries whence they came. By Riccardo Valsecchi.

Sierra Leone: Water Crisis Threatens Survival in Freetown

In this small country still recovering from civil war, the demand for water far outweighs the supply for its suffering people.
By Roland Marke.

Africans in the Diaspora: Development Partnerships

By scaling up investment and developing bilateral partnerships, Africans in the Diaspora have an opportunity to revitalize Africa’s infrastructure. By Chinua Akukwe.

Returning to Sierra Leone: No Place like Home

A native of the small African country, who fled during its civil war, returns to find the nation developing at a surprising rate, although not without pitfalls. By Roland B. Marke.

Africans in the Diaspora and the Obama Administration

President Obama can go a long way in meeting expectations in Africa by revamping the U.S. policy to the continent and creating verifiable avenues for Africans in the Diaspora to actively participate in the policy implementation. By Chinua Akukwe.

Non-Military Solutions to the Somali Piracy Dilemma

At a time when massive budget cuts are taking place in many wealthy nations, how could a seemingly manageable level of threat generated by the Somali pirates justify the multi-national deployment of the mightiest navies in the world? By Abukar Arman.

Algeria: Women's Movement Still Going Strong

The strong support of the Women Living Under Muslim Laws international network has been a key part of the women's rights struggle. By Samia Allalou.

Viewpoints: South Africa's Presidential Election

Worldpress.org reviews comment and analysis about the ascension of Jacob Zuma in the A.N.C. victory — from China, France, Iran, Kenya, Mauritius, Qatar, Scotland and the United Kingdom.

Somali Pirates: Part of a Maritime Jihadi Strategy?

The grand ensemble of little pirate boats operating in the Gulf of Aden is in fact part of a regional Jihadi apparatus being deployed in the Horn of Africa and beyond, which is not limited to the pirates but involves hostile land-based forces. By Walid Phares.

G-20 Agreement: Will Africa Benefit?

The agreement is a historic achievement in international development. Africa and other poor regions of the world, however, still face significant economic and development challenges that have not been satisfactorily addressed.
By Chinua Akukwe.