It is a widely held belief that Africa’s problems require an African solution, especially at this moment when most African countries are grappling...

The idea of unifying the continent politically, economically and socially by bringing it together culturally is one of the most important dreams...

It is the norm that many people do not have much regard for time, regardless of what work or appointment they have. Most people refer to this...

Food safety is, no doubt, essential for public health.  Improving the health of communities and protecting them from infection is key to having a...

People in rich developed countries tend to think of climate change as a threat to our future, but communities in developing countries are feeling its...

The point raised by the former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, on the need for African leaders to leave the stage when the ovation is...

It is nothing short of outrageous to read that fake and poor quality anti-malarial drugs are threatening efforts to control the disease in Africa,...

One may be surprised about the host of fashions you see in town nowadays, especially among the young people. While there are so many new ways to do...

Senegal’s leader Abdoulaye Wade has been finally cleared by his country’s constitutional court to run for a third term of office in polls due next...

Anybody, whether or not they have a military background, will tell you how effective the divide and conquer method of warfare is. If you divide a...

A wind of change, as they say, has been blowing across Africa since last year. Gone are the days when African leaders see themselves as life...

The International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ) has yet again taken the bull by the horns by grooming members of the print and electronic media for...

There is no denying the fact that governance at any level is a demanding business, as it requires integrity, energy and resourcefulness. We have...

We heartily congratulate in advance President-elect Yahya Jammeh, who will assume office for the fourth successive term as President of the Republic...

Every now and then, we receive reports of young girls burying their newly-born babies. Why does a mother have to bury her own baby alive? Why are...

Despite advances in education and economic growth, progress remains fragile, inequalities are widespread, and many young Africans face major...

Rice farmers in some parts of the Central River Region are said to have abandoned their rice fields, and may not return there until there is a...

Teaching is arguably one of the least attractive professions in the country. If you carry out a survey on career preference among secondary school...

After months in hospital, the President of Guinea Bissau, Malam Bacai Sanha, has finally died at a hospital in France, at the age of 64. News of...

Traditionally, influential newspapers and magazines around the world select at the end of every year a distinguished personality and honour him or...