Why the Brexit vote matters to Africa
As I write this, the United Kingdom (UK) is less than 24 hours away from a historic referendum.As some of you read this, Brits are already casting their votes on...
Trump vs Clinton – The Final Showdown
On Wednesday night, US presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton faced each other in the third and final pre-election debate.The debate was by far the best and most...
Nelson Mandela Release
25 years ago today, Nelson Mandela was released from Victor Verster Prison in the Western Cape and made his way to City Hall in Cape Town to deliver his...
Why Race Debates Aren’t Helpful
One look at Facebook and it is clear: people are getting more and more outspoken on race, politics and culture. As much as I am all for working towards...
Theresa May’s secret weapon
On the 23rd of June 2016, the United Kingdom decided to leave the European Union. Granted it was a very close call, with 52% voting to leave and 48%...
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 is no different.For the last...
The Five Don’ts Of Leadership
In our interactions with fans of the 1Africa site so far, it's been clear that one of the issues that you're passionate about is leadership. Since we belong to a...
Going where no one else will
On 22 March 2016, US president Barack Obama made history.He became the first US president to visit Cuba, Havana, since 1928.He was also the first US president to visit...
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 a few minutes late, Obama...
Prince Philip retires from public life at 95
The Duke of Edinburgh – Prince Philip – has decided that he will no longer appearing in public for official business.An official announcement was made from the Buckingham Palace...