The West Riding on Africa’s Misery
0Last year I spent my summer holidays in Lyon, a town in the far centre of France. One of my discussions with a French friend was about how the aid given to African countries does more harm than good to
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Democracy in Africa : Which Way for the Youth?
0What is an African youth supposed to perceive of democracy, elections and diversity in a continent where elections mean civil war, pain and suffering, displaced populations, women and children confined to camps of Internally Displaced People forever? A continent where,
Africa’s Chance to Leapfrog the West
0You’ve heard about the African Renaissance, right? The Aid Bosses, once the unquestioned successors in Africa to the joint heirloom of Mother Teresa and Lord Clive of Chennai, are finding it harder and harder to get face time with the political
Democracy Is Just Wubbeesh, Part II (The #Congo11 Fraudulent Election Case)
0Few months ago I wrote about my total unbelief in this “western” & blindly imported concept of “democracy” in Africa and around the world, you all know how some people came banging on my head. Today again, I cant help
America’s Arms Sales Bonanza to “Poor” Countries
0The United States has consolidated its position as the world’s leading arms dealer to the developing world, followed by Russia and Britain, according to a new congressional report published in Washington yesterday. The report, produced by the nonpartisan Congressional Research
Democracy Is Just Wubbeesh
2–noun, plural -cies. 1. government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a “free” electoral system. 2. a state
Leadership is…
0Leadership is the willingness to put yourself at RISK. Leadership is the passion to make a difference WITH others. Leadership is being dissatisfied with the current reality. Leadership is TAKING responsibility while others are MAKING excuses
For Immunity For Your Crimes? Be a UN Groupie!
3Fuming is an understatement; I am literally sweating in my brain. A “damning” report by the UN regarding “human abuse crimes” committed by Rwandan, Ugandan and Burundi troops in the Congo from 1993 to 2003 was released today. Many weeks
“The Inconvenient Truth” or “The Convenient Lie”
1Last night I was captivated by a doccie about Ancient Egypt on DiscoveryWorld. Scientists have a new theory that global warming could be to blame for the Egyptian empire’s collapse 4000 years ago. This prompted me to re-evaluate the current
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