Is the United Nations just another talk shop?
On Tuesday 20 September, Barack Obama delivered his final speech at a sitting of the United Nations General Assembly as US president.
Although he arrived...
Lack of African leadership should awaken Ubuntu
Africa has a history of courageous and inspirational leaders. We have a list of individuals who have exemplified the African spirit to overcome adversity,...
Donald Trump For President
Real-estate mogul and television personality Donald Trump announced his 2016 presidential campaign Tuesday morning.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I am officially running for president of the...
Proud White African
I am fairly new to this blogging thing.
Don't get me wrong- I have opinions, many many opinions, so when I was told I could...
E-Tolls: The Story of Africa
South African news is buzzing with a story that has been bubbling under, particularly in the mineral-rich province of Gauteng, for quite a while...
The books I read: how can man try better?
I arrived late at my country's history.
That is to say, I grew up being fed a very specific history at school, one that favoured...
The Obama Legacy
During every significant transition in life, it is hard not to become nostalgic and reflective. And Barack Obama’s imminent exit from the White House...
MURDERERS AMONG US.
Hopefully the title of this blog got your attention!. If not, I actually wouldn’t be surprised to be honest. It really seems that people in...
Did the world ignore Boko Haram’s Baga attack?
Those following world events will know that two significant things happened over the last week. Armed militants, reportedly linked to al Qaeda, attacked the offices...
President Obama Renames North America’s Tallest Mountain
After decades of controversy, the name of Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America, has been changed back to its original native Alaskan...