VIEWPOINT
For decades, Africa has been host to many of the world’s peacekeeping missions. This has been challenging, but one benefit is that African nations now boast some of the world’s most experienced and well-trained peacekeepers. Year after…
Ending Terror on the Continent Starts from Within
In September 2014, Ugandan authorities discovered an al-Shabaab terrorist cell operating in our biggest city, Kampala. Explosives were discovered in the raid, and there is little doubt that this group of terrorists had no other intention…
Côte d’Ivoire on Quest to Be West Africa’s Rice Bowl
REUTERS
Côte d’Ivoire is increasing rice production and processing in hopes of beginning exports in 2018 and generating more than a million jobs.
The country, better known as the world’s biggest cocoa producer, is investing about $4…
Nigeria Launches Electronic National ID Cards
BBC NEWS AT BBC.CO.UK/NEWS
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan formally launched a national electronic identity card in August 2014, which all Nigerians will need by 2019 if they want to vote. Jonathan received the first biometric card,…
Tourists Go to Morocco for Healthy Soak in Desert Sands
AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
The dunes of Merzouga tower over the small community in southeastern Morocco, where the Berber Ait Atta tribe makes a brisk living from tourism.
For years, the formerly nomadic tribesmen have been running hotels and…
Hit Song Delivers Ebola Message in Liberia
VOICE OF AMERICA
In Liberia’s capital, the hit song Ebola in Town has a danceable beat and conveys a serious message about avoiding infection.
Three Liberian musicians came up with the song idea in May 2014 after thinking that people…
Creating Sustainable Peacekeeping Capability In Africa
COL. DANIEL HAMPTON AFRICA CENTER FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES
Hampton, a senior military advisor at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS), has served 29 years with the United States Army as an infantry officer and foreign area officer,…
Peace Operations: By the Numbers
African Nations Participate in Missions On and Off the Continent
Africa has been a major contributor and a major recipient of peace operations over the years. In the 21st century alone, more than 50 peace operations have been deployed to…
Kenya’s Economy on the Rebound after Westgate Attack
AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Westgate Shopping Mall was a symbol of Kenya’s growing well-heeled middle class: a vast market crammed with flat-screen televisions, imported wines, and chilled cabinets of cheese and meats.
Then, in a burst of…