In the year 2008, a junior Senator Barack Hussein Obama, the first African American to run a successful presidential campaign, ran his crusade on a very inspiring slogan: “Yes we can”! “Yes we can”! was pregnant with a very powerful message. Most people think we can’t achieve this ambition, but …

The Forum on China-Africa cooperation (FOCAC) held its first meeting in October 2000, in China’s capital city of Beijing and at the meeting more than 40 African countries were represented. International and regional organizations numbering 17 were also invited to the conference. At the end of the conference, “The Beijing …

By George Nsamba Africa has been importing manufactured goods for the longest time in history. What is amazing is that Africa is endowed with sufficient manpower, raw materials required for manufacturing and ample space where industries/factories can be set up. The question rises why Africa cannot utilise these competitive advantages …

I am very aware of debates and analysis’s vis a vis China –Africa relationship, especially those advanced by pro-western development models. Analysts have tried to question China interest in Africa, the fact is however these interests are not new; China’s contribution in Africa’s political and economic liberation and  advancement dates …

A giant drilling rig can be seen from a distance in the heart of the desert west of Upper Egypt’s Minya Province, surrounded by heavy equipment as well as energetic engineers and workers in red overalls, white helmets and face masks. It is one of the three rigs belonging to …

In my article “Strength in Numbers: The Power of Regional Trade”, published in   e-journal USA, Department of State’s publication; December 2009, I discussed with a lot of optimism, the future of the Common Market for East And southern Africa-  COMESA, Free Trade Area (CFTA) and  COMESA Customs Union (CCU). “With …

Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted the extraordinary achievements women have made in the society and the challenges they face globally, calling for joint efforts to promote gender equality and women’s development around the world. Xi made the call in Beijing via video when addressing a high-level meeting held by the …

After a full year of negotiations, the Sudanese government and armed groups on Saturday signed a final peace deal in South Sudan’s capital Juba to end armed conflicts. The signing ceremony, which was broadcast live by Sudan’s official TV, was attended by South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir, Chairman of Sudan’s …

Friendship as a function of strong relationship between two or more persons or entities has always existed since creation of man. Sometimes it is influenced or goaded by some natural, social or physical phenomenon, but the nature, depth or direction of the friendship is determined by the choices the two …

Experts have urged the continent’s governments to ensure they negotiate balanced and mutually-beneficial ties with China and other western countries. They urged African leaders to harness the potential provided by Chinese equipment companies to ensure that they deepen technology transfer and integration. They spoke during a historic webinar with the …