Views Afrika

11/10/2024

Interesting thought.

10/10/2024

Kenya's parliament has impeached the deputy president.

This is a first for the country. Do you support the impeachment?

09/10/2024

What is it with this surge of Vaccine testing on the African Continent?

Every time we hear of a new disease, next thing we know they are testing a vaccine. How many African countries have efficacy testing facilities?

Could we be taking poison?

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09/10/2024

Mozambique goes to the polls today. The ruling party FRELIMO has managed to stay in power since independence.

Do you think change is important in African countries?

25/09/2024

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are set to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Will playing at home help their chances?

The lack of a system to support youth development is just one reason why Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda have produced few top footballers.

24/09/2024

Happy heritage day to South Africa.

Days like this are set aside to encourage a country's unit in diversity.

23/09/2024

I don't see the need of having a joint seat at the UNSC. It would just cause unnecessary friction between member states.

What do you think?

Seats on the UN Security Council without veto power is ‘an insult,’ argues former African diplomat Arikana Chihombori.

23/09/2024

Baptism of the prophet.

This is a public holiday in holiday in Mali. The country being over 95% Muslim celebrates the prophet's baptism.

23/09/2024

National holiday in Ghana; Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day.

It commemorates the birth and legacy of Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah.

17/09/2024

Heavy floods continue to affect parts of Northern Nigeria.

A prison escape was aided by the floods that saw destruction of the prison's walls.

The able authorities are still looking for the prisoners who managed to escape.

17/09/2024

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are set on launching a new passport.

This takes a step towards the much needed integration they seek.

The three sahel countries have suffered endless horrors under the stewardship of France.

They now seek another path. How important do you think this move is for the stability of the region.

17/09/2024

Happy National Heroes day to the people of Angola.

This day commemorates the birthday of Angola's renowned hero Agostinho Neto

12/09/2024

Thousands were stranded at Kenya's main international airport - Jomo Kenyatta International after it's staff went on strike.

The workers are an extension to a protests that would see the government illegally and corruptly transfer the airport into private hands.

The private buyer is set to be India's Adani group. The scandal is full of allegations of kickbacks and mismanagement.

Do you think that Africa has proper systems to handle public goods and resources?

12/09/2024

Almost a million people are set to be affected by floods in the North of Nigeria.

It has hit hard particularly the people of Borno states with thousands losing their homes.

Do you think more can be done to mitigate the effects of climate change?

12/09/2024

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany is in Cairo for talks with Egyptian president El-sisi.

The two leaders hope to find a solution to the genocide that is happening in Gaza.

Do you think they will be able to put pressure on Israel to stop the senseless killing?

12/09/2024

The United Nations Security Council adopted a draft resolution on Wednesday that extends the sanctions on Sudan until September 2025.

What is the role of external actors in fueling war in Africa?

12/09/2024

Enkutatash

Happy New Year to Ethiopia and Eritrea.

The Ethiopian calendar now reads 2017.

#2017

09/09/2024

Egypt sites a precolonial treaties as claim to it having the right to veto upstream projects on the Nile.

The Ethiopian Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Gerd) has seen Egypt launch continuous complains at the Security council.

Do you think that will solve this issue?

09/09/2024

A senior member of Tanzania's main opposition CHADEMA has been found dead.

His body showed signs of torture. He had been abducted by armed men.

What is the percentage of freedom of expression in your country?

06/09/2024

Sai Tome and Principe celebrate Armed forces day today.

How many island nations are in Africa?

06/09/2024

Happy independence (Somhlolo) day to eswatini.

04/09/2024

04/09/2024

The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) begins in Bejing as African leaders head to China.

China is one of Africa's biggest trade partners. What do you think African countries can achieve from the visit?

02/09/2024

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