The unusually heavy presence of US security staff encircling US Vice-President Kamala Harris during her arrival at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana, on Sunday was a vivid sign of Washington’s psychological distance from Africa. Harris said that she was “very excited” about the future of Africa upon her arrival in Accra. But she should have done her homework…
The unusually heavy presence of US security staff encircling US Vice-President Kamala Harris during her arrival at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana, on Sunday was a vivid sign of Washington’s psychological distance from Africa. Harris said that she was “very excited” about the future of Africa upon her arrival in Accra. But she should have done her homework…
By Imad Creidi DOHA, March 28 (Reuters) – Paul Rusesabagina, who was portrayed as a hero in the film “Hotel Rwanda” about the 1994 genocide, has arrived in Qatar after being released from prison in Rwanda last week, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday. Rusesabagina, a U.S. permanent resident, was sentenced in September 2021 to…
Click here to listen Right now, countries in Africa are being wooed by the world’s biggest powers. As China continues pouring billions into the continent and Russia escalates its military engagement, now the United States is stepping on the diplomatic gas, with Air force two landing in Ghana this week. Source www.abc.net.au
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, March 17th, 2023 – Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, has officially launched Africa’s Food System Forum 2023, the premier platform for advancing the agriculture and food systems agenda in Africa. The launch, which took place at State House, Tanzania, emphasized the importance of including youth and women…
Summary The Communications Authority of Kenya has sought to prevent television stations from broadcasting the demonstrations live, but the move was blocked by the High Court. Police fired tear gas to disperse anti-government protests on Monday over the high cost of living, after the opposition vowed demonstrations would go ahead despite a police ban. Security was tight, with riot…
The United States of America intends to increase investments on the African continent to propel economic growth. This was announced by Vice-President Kamala Harris on her arrival in Ghana as part of a nine-day working visit to the continent. She was in the company of her husband Douglas Emhoff and other top officials in the US government. Madam Harris…
Summary Tanzania is among the countries that are heavily affected by harmful alcohol consumption, which endangers the lives of consumers and innocent bystanders. A new initiative called global smart drinking goals is addressing this challenge. A few years back, a video of a drunken driver being pulled out of a regional passenger bus before departure made headlines in Tanzania….
The importance of having women in government cannot be overstated as it directly relates to building a more equitable society with a diverse range of interests and issues being lodged on a state level. Women bring a unique perspective and experience to governance that can lead to more comprehensive policies that better represent and serve all members of society….
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will meet Monday with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, a show of support for the West African leader who is facing rising discontent over inflation and fresh concerns about regional security. Harris is just beginning a weeklong trip to the continent that will also take her to Tanzania and Zambia, part of a concerted effort…