Let’s Talk Afrika.
“It is clear that we must find an African solution to our problems, and that this can only be found in African Unity. Divided we are weak; united, Africa could become one of the greatest sources for good in the world.” – Kwame Nkrumah
Category: politics
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Challenges and Controversies of Uganda’s Express Penalty System
For the few days it was in effect, the Express Penalty System (EPS) quickly became the freshest—and most creative—excuse for being late to work. What started as a privately owned system designed to catch criminals on the move suddenly morphed into a nationwide traffic crackdown, catching many ordinary drivers completely off guard. With little warning…
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Bridging the Gap: The African Diaspora’s Role in Africa’s Future
The African diaspora has long been a vital force in shaping Africa’s past, present, and future. From the early 20th-century Pan-African Congresses led by W.E.B. Du Bois and George Padmore, which galvanized anti-colonial movements, to contemporary efforts in economic development, cultural renaissance, and political advocacy, the diaspora’s influence is profound and multifaceted. Today, as Africa…
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Captain Ibrahim Traoré: Pan Africanism embodied?
Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s story is one of revolutionary fervor, youthful energy, and unyielding belief in African self-reliance. Born in 1988 in Bondokuy, a small town in Burkina Faso’s Mouhoun Province, Traoré grew up amid the waves of political instability and economic hardship that defined the post-Sankara era. He received his first education in the region…
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Press Freedom in Africa is Under Attack!
Press freedom in Africa is under attack. Journalists, activists, and even ordinary citizens are being muzzled by censorship, brutality, and intimidation. The very right to free expression, the pillar of democracy, is being undermined before our eyes. The question we need to ask ourselves is: How safe is free speech in Africa today? Spoiler alert—it’s…
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Youth Leadership and Political Participation in Africa
Africa is widely recognized as being the youngest continent in the world. The United Nations documents that nearly 60 percent of the population of Africa is under the age of 25, and so the youth not only constitute the demographic majority but are also an effective force for political transformation. In recent years, youth-led movements—from…
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Debunking The Stagnation And Prior Silence in the DRC Crisis
Since 1996, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has endured a devastating humanitarian crisis that has claimed over six million lives, yet it remains one of the most underreported tragedies of our time. The situation in the DRC is heart-wrenching, evoking profound sorrow and outrage. For decades, the country has been engulfed in a protracted…
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Uganda’s Strategic Move to Partner with BRICS: Implications for Uganda and the Global Order
Uganda’s recent membership in BRICS marks a pivotal change in its foreign policy, aiming to enhance economic growth and diversify international relations. Key motivations include accessing development financing, expanding trade opportunities, and increasing geopolitical influence. This move reflects broader trends among Global South nations seeking greater sovereignty and collaboration in a shifting global landscape.
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Africa’s Call for Self-Sufficiency Amid USAID Cuts
The moment I read about Trump’s decision to suspend USAID funding for 90 days, my mind ran to the thousands-if not millions-of Africans whose livelihoods depend upon these programs. I could almost see it: the farmers who would be losing critical support, the healthcare programs grinding to a halt, and other grassroots organizations finding themselves…
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Destroy Africa and Rebuild it from the Ground Up!
Okay. Let me land the plane. I know obviously that there will never be such a thing as to destroy Africa, lest to ‘rebuild it entirely’. I just thought I would borrow a leaf from Jesus, when he boldly proposed to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days. Can you imagine the disbelief…
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Day 1000: Schools still closed here in Uganda.
Who knew I’d get to celebrate three birthdays in the same class! It’s been such a blast. All this fun has got me feeling light headed. Maybe it’s all the partying…or the fact that I’m losing brain cells by the second. At least I’m alive though, huh? I may be a hollow shell of my…