Paris Climate Accord: World could move on without the US, says top diplomat
As the incoming administration in the United States takes shape, the country’s expected withdrawal from the Paris Climate accord is all but certain going by the electoral promises of President-elect Donald Trump. But the outgoing US Ambassador to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield says that as difficult as the prospect of US withdrawal may […]
Jonathan Doctrine: “Eschew violence, embrace peace in elections”
Ahead of the local government election Saturday October 5, 2024, in Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State, former President Goodluck Jonathan has invoked his popular doctrine to eschew violence in the conduct of the polls. Jonathan, the first Nigerian incumbent leader to surrender power to the opposition in 2015 noted that elections were the cornerstone of democracy […]
Trump,Harris ignore Africa during debate
By Uchenna Ekwo With all the hype about the September 10, 2024 presidential debate held at the National Constitution Center, Philadelphia neither Trump’s nor Harris’ policies towards Africa came up for discussion. The debate moderators – David Muir and Linsey Davis of ABC News and the political pundits were also complicit in ignoring a mere […]
Kamala’s unique laughter and return of joyful moments in polarized US Politics?
During Thursday’s acceptance speech by the US Vice President Harris as the nominee of the Democratic Party at the DNC Convention inside the United Center, Chicago, her characteristically infectious laughter was on display. International Affairs analyst, Dr. Tony Onyima argues that laughter could be a potent weapon to defuse the volatile partisan politics in the […]
Vice President speaks at leadership conference
By Uchenna Ekwo Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima Mustapha, GCON will headline the inaugural Executive Leadership Education scheduled to take place on August 26-30, 2024, at the University Ibadan, Oyo State. A message from the Special Adviser on Political Matters to the President, Office of the Vice President, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed confirmed Vice President’s acceptance […]
“I can’t govern alone” – Community leader declares
A community-based organization, Diamond Club of Ebe in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria has tasked the newly elected traditional ruler of the community, Igwe Cyril Ogbozor to ensure an inclusive governance and commitment to the public good. At a reception hosted for the community leader, the President of Diamond Club, Mr. Linus […]
The Impact of Women Leadership in Africa: A Review of President Samia’s Record
By Jokate Urban Mwegelo and Seleman Yusuph Kitenge Across the world, even in the most advanced democracies and states, men have traditionally dominated most positions of power. Tanzania is no exception; the country has had six presidents since her independence from Britain on December 9, 1961. Incumbent Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan became the first […]
World Press Freedom Day: US, UK oppose media closures, attack on journalists
As the world celebrates the World Press Freedom Day (May 3rd), the governments of the United States and United Kingdom have condemned the suspension of media outlets, including VOA and the BBC, the blocking of Human Rights Watch’s website, and restrictions placed on all media from reporting on their articles. This decision, it says, […]
UK, US condemn human rights abuse in Burkina Faso
A report from Human Rights Watch has provided details of the execution of at least 223 civilians, including 56 children, in the villages of Nondin and Soro in Burkina Faso’s Yatenga province. Reacting to the report, the governments of the United States and the United Kingdom blamed the massacres of civilians on the Burkinabe military […]
G20, UN Security Council: Africa’s Diplomatic Agenda
By Seleman Yusuph Kitenge On September 9th, the African Union marked its founding anniversary, but this year’s celebration came bearing an unexpected and delightful surprise for most Africans: a permanent seat at the G20, courtesy of its continental representation. For years, the African Union, representing 55 countries, tirelessly championed its bid for a permanent seat […]