Sudden Death of Malawi’s President puts Country in Crisis Mode

Malawi  |  04.06.12   By Motaroki

President Bingu wa Mutharika of Malawi has succumbed to a heart attack suffered on Thursday, its being reported.  There were questions to weather he really was dead since no official announcement has been made as of 8 am GMT.  Continue reading »

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United States Blocks Entry into US for Malian Junta Sympathizers

Elections  |  04.04.12   By Motaroki

The United States today imposed restrictions on travel to the United States on persons and the immediate family of persons who block Mali’s return to civilian rule and a democratically elected government. Continue reading »

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Senegal Elects New President

Elections  |  03.26.12   By Motaroki

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African Think Tanks on the Rise

African Union  |  02.03.12   By Motaroki

A recently released report ranking the world’s think tanks shows that African think tanks are on the rise and are in some cases ranking with the best of the best when it comes to public policy research and civic engagement. Continue reading »

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African Union will now Support Kenyan War with Al-Shabaab

African Union, Central Africa, East Africa, North Africa, Uncategorized  |  11.17.11   By Motaroki

The Kenya Defense Forces now have Pan African backing for their war against the self professed Terrorist organization, Al-Shabaab.  The African Union will more than double their forces in the country and expand their peace keeping role to include combat.  Uganda has also unilaterally committed troops to fight alongside the Kenyans.   Continue reading »

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British PMs Party Releases East Africa Famine Appeal Video

East Africa  |  11.10.11   By Motaroki

David Cameron’s Conservative party recently released a video on behalf of victims of the historical drought that is affecting millions in East Africa.  In the video they bring attention to the more than 12 million people across 4 countries affected by this devastating drought.  Party politicians emphasize the immediate need for food, shelter and medical attention and make it clear that they have lead by example by contributing to the East Africa Appeal.  British Premier David Cameron anchors the video appeal by calling on Britons to donate online to the East Africa Appeal.  Continue reading »

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Launch of Working Group on Trade and Investment in Africa

US Africa Trade  |  11.02.11   By Motaroki

The First Quarterly meeting between American Private and Public Sector Stakeholders and the African Diplomatic Corps in Washington served as a springboard to launch the Working Group on Trade and Investment in Africa (WGTIA). The Africa Partnership for Economic Growth Caucus (APEGC) co-Chaired by The Honorable Bobby L. Rush, the Ranking Member of the Energy and Power House Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee and The Honorable Donald M. Payne, the Ranking Member of House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights, were hosts. Continue reading »

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South Sudan – The World’s Newest Country

East Africa  |  07.10.11   By Motaroki

This weekend, in Juba, South Sudan, Africa’s 54th nation was born. Millions of people are celebrating a new national identity and new national promise. There is good reason to hope for a better future if the people and leaders of both Sudan and South Sudan commit themselves to the hard work ahead. Continue reading »

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Nigeria’s Anticipated Election – Postponed

West Africa  |  04.04.11   By PoliticsAfrica Staff

Confusion, Anger, Disgust are just a few of the words used to describe the reaction of Nigerians to the announcement that national elections would be postponed because ballot papers and result sheets had not been delivered to polling stations.  This announcement was made on the day of elections as the general public lined up in anticipation of casting their votes. Continue reading »

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Ambassador Princeton Lyman Appointed Special Envoy to Sudan

East Africa  |  03.31.11   By Motaroki

President Barack Obama on Thursday announced the appointment of Ambassador Princeton Lyman as the new U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan.  Since last August, Princeton Lyman has been a senior adviser to the State Department working on the negotiations between north and south Sudan. He has served as the U.S. ambassador to both Nigeria and South Africa. Continue reading »

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