My thought or two
Someone got angry with me when I suggested on X (the social media platform formally known as Twitter) that there was no such thing as Black Culture after reading about the “Black on the Square” (I hope we never see this event again) event in London. I was essentially accused of saying that black people had … Read more
This article delves into the critical role of think tanks in addressing the developmental challenges faced by Nigeria. Specifically, it highlights the significance of an organisation like the Institute for Economic Growth and Prosperity (IEGP), which brings together professionals from various sectors to collaboratively work with the government in problem-solving and policy formulation. By fostering … Read more
Officials in the United States look upon Africans as people “in need of help” or people who “need to be told what to do”, and this is destroying relations between Africa and Washington, according to the former African Union representative to the US, Arikana Chihombori-Quao. “The US needs to call a timeout and treat Africans … Read more
Watch full Speech video: Jeffrey Sachs’ speech at the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit #UNFSS2021 What is the Food Systems Summit? In 2021, UN Secretary-General António Guterres will convene a Food Systems Summit as part of the Decade of Action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The Summit will launch bold new actions … Read more
There are several arguments that could be made for why developing countries should not immediately stop extracting and using their natural energy resources, even if doing so would align with the climate change policies of developed countries. Here are a few: Economic Development: Developing countries often rely heavily on their natural energy resources to power … Read more
The Western system of governance has long been considered the gold standard for democratic rule. However, as many African countries have adopted this model, it has become increasingly clear that it is not working for them. This is due to a number of factors, including cultural differences, historical context, and economic realities. In order for … Read more