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- Herman Chinery-Hesse – Ghana’s ‘Bill Gates’Those who coined the short-hand term, “The Bill Gates of Ghana” to describe the late Ghanaian I.T. [Information Technology] entrepreneur, Herman Chinery- Hesse, had more justification for doing so than most of those who use similar comparisons. The contributions of Chinery-Hesse, who sadly passed in mid- September 2024, was in… Read more »
- The UNGA GamesWhile the high-level performers who participated in the Olympics and Paralympics had won their credentials through merit, what merit can the elites attending the UNGA in New York claim? As the paris olympics (and Paralympics) end in Europe, another gathering is starting in New York that will bring together representatives… Read more »
- Digital ID can eliminate scandal of Africa’s ‘invisibles’Over 500m Africans do not have identity documents, rendering them virtually indivisible. This can be rapidly reversed by the application of digital technology, which also adds economic benefits to the mix. In Africa about 542m people do not have identity cards. Of this number, around 95m children under five have… Read more »
- Do we merit permanent seats on UN Security Council?Africa continues to demand two permanent seats on the UN Security Council, but which two countries can realistically protect African interests? An AI-generated meme currently doing the rounds shows a group of cherubic African-American toddlers, in a naked emperor moment, holding aloft a placard with the words ‘stop twerking and… Read more »
- A parody of misconceptionsCarlos Lopes’ The Self-Deception Trap offers a comprehensive analysis of Africa-Europe relations, drawing on historical, economic, and geopolitical insights. It critiques EU-Africa negotiations, particularly around trade agreements, and highlights the complexities of aid, development, and Africa’s global positioning. By Stephen Williams. Carlos Lopes, the former executive secretary of the UNECA,… Read more »
- A grandstand view of the OlympicsNew African’s sports correspondent Michael Renouf and his partner Gail Collins were able to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience of watching the Olympics live at the Stade de France. He shares his thoughts and feelings. There are really only two global sporting events: the FIFA Football World Cup and the Olympics… Read more »
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