United States Vice President Kamala Harris completed a three-nation African Tour, visiting Ghana, Zambia, and Tanzania. “It was an honour being in Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia – strengthening the very important relationship and friendship between the people of the United States and those who live on the continent of Africa” Tweeted Kamala Harris. What inspired…
In a weeklong trip to Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia, the vice president will face a balancing act as she tries to foster a collaborative U.S. relationship.
Hakainde Hichilema is hailed as a miracle worker for turning around the fortunes of the southern African country. But with his opposition neutralized and a corruption drive focused on his predecessors, some are uneasy.
This week’s most important headlines out of and about Africa. In this week’s news, Zambians go to the polls, and an editor looks at the 2016 U.S. election and its likely impact on the African continent. Edgar Lundu Declared Winner of Contested Zambia Election After tensions and calls for a recount of the vote, Zambian…
This week’s most important headlines out of and about Africa In this week’s news, South Africa looks to the cosmos, Morocco seeks reinstatement in the AU and Zambia hopes for a peaceful election. South African Observatory Discovers Hundreds of Galaxies A radio array telescope in South Africa, known as MeerKAT, has discovered hundreds of previously…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and concerning Africa, for those who need help catching up. In this week’s news, Ivory Coast is rated a top spot for prospective investors into the African continent, and two economic giants try to bridge their difference. Nigeria And South Africa Mend Diplomatic Fences There is plenty…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and concerning Africa, for those who need help catching up. This week, Ethiopia continues their successful fight against HIV/AIDS, Zambian President promises to have a female running mate in upcoming election, and Nigeria’s army takes on Human Rights violations. Ethiopia Plans to Eliminate AIDS by 2030 Ethiopia’s Federal…
As we track the 2016 U.S. presidential primary debates, I am keeping an eye on any utterings by the candidates and their campaigns about the African continent. Also, as we witness the events, there are those who are scratching their heads in awe at the nasty dramatization of American democracy. The people who know this…
Today I am sharing some insights and photos from a May 21 networking reception held at the Posner Center and organized by World Denver, for six emerging entrepreneurs from Zambia and Zimbabwe respectively. The reception brought together members of World Denver, the hosting organization, tenants at the Posner Center, as well as the public, to…
Since leaving office in 2009, former U.S. President George W. Bush has been busy doing many things, including humanitarian work in Southern Africa. Bush and his wife, former first lady Laura Bush, have been traveling back and forth to Zambia, where they have set up a clinic to help in the fight against cervical cancer…