The Trouble that is Sudan's Al-Bashir

The trouble that the arrest of Al-Bashir poses to the international community is exceedingly intricate as captured in this article.

"Corruption Can Be Defeated" - Mr. Ribadu

Mr. Nuhu Ribadu has been involved in fighting corruption in Nigeria for a while now. In this essay he argues that corruption can be defeated in Africa.

The former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, described it perfectly when he said, “Corruption hurts the poor disproportionately by diverting funds intended for development, undermining a government’s ability to provide basic services, feeding inequality and injustice, and discouraging foreign investment and aid.”

Despite the immense size of the problem, corruption can be defeated. My own experience at the EFCC in Nigeria taught me that change is possible, yet difficult.

10% Growth for Nigeria's Economy

Nigeria's Economy is expected to grow by 10% by the end of 2011 or early 2012. It grew by more than 7% in the first half of this year.

Kagame's Reverse Genocide?

Claims that may tarnish the "good name" of Paul Kagame often seem to draw vigorous debate between his supporters and detractors. However, recent claims that his army might have committed a reverse genocide in Rwanda seems to be one that calls for proper investigation. Kagame is of course not the saint that some paint him as being and not the monster others suppose him to be. He must however be vigorously investigated when horrible claims are made against him and be praised when he makes progress. Kagame's main problem now, as is the case with most African leaders, is that he hates dissent. This attribute has often taken African countries down awful roads that must not be repeated.

Before Brazilian Soap Operas Made Waves in Nigeria . . .

Before Brazilian soap operas began making waves in Nigeria, Brazil had already been awash in Nigerian culture. The exchange of cultures between the two countries has been going on for a very long time.

Dirty Hands: How A Wired World Fuels Conflict in Africa

A TIME video report and a CNN story.

The Complexity of the Crises in Sudan

What is behind the conflicts in Darfur and South Sudan? Oil, race, religion? This 30 minute video report attempts to decipher the matter by interviewing some of the actors in the conflicts.