Written by John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana When the African Union (known then as the Organization of African Unity) was founded, the leaders of that era understood that the success of their individual countries hinged on the success of the entire continent. Now, as the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary, we understand more than ever the key role that … [Read more...] about In Africa, a Renewed Sense of Potential
Open letter to NGF: Betray not one of your own for material gain
Written by Igwe Douglas It is allegedly the highest height of desperation if what is being reported in an online news website - abusidiqu.com- about how the President of Nigeria, Mr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan wants to compel the Nigerian Governors’ forum to hold its election in the Presidential villa for obscure or rather obvious reasons known to him. This latest move of … [Read more...] about Open letter to NGF: Betray not one of your own for material gain
NGF in confusion: Two Chairmen and weakening PDP
i Gov. Amaech (L), Gov. Akpabio (R) "Still struggling to come to terms with the reality of the defeat of their candidate by Governor Rotimi Amaechi, aggrieved governors Saturday distanced themselves from his victory, claiming that he ceased to be their leader on Friday when his tenure ended. The splinter NGF, led by Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom … [Read more...] about NGF in confusion: Two Chairmen and weakening PDP
Forbes Most Powerful Women: African VIP – Okonjo-Iweala, Banda, Sirleaf
Three eminent African women made the Forbes annual list of The World’s Most Powerful Women, a list that comprises of 100 women around the globe. The African women on the list were Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria, Joyce Banda, president of Malawi and Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, president of Liberia. According to the list ranking the most powerful woman in African is … [Read more...] about Forbes Most Powerful Women: African VIP – Okonjo-Iweala, Banda, Sirleaf
Ghana President Mahama Pays tribute to Chinua Achebe
Written by President John Dramani Mahama Politics and Prose: A tribute to Chinua Achebe Since the death of Chinua Achebe on 21st March, much has been written about the tremendous impact his work had on the world of contemporary African literature. Many writers on the continent and in the diaspora, myself included, felt as though we had lost a mentor and literary … [Read more...] about Ghana President Mahama Pays tribute to Chinua Achebe