African Union: Where is the unity?

Africans just observed the African Union Day on 25th May. This day is observed annually to mark the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) which has metamorphosed into the African Union (AU). The objectives of the union include fostering greater unity among its members, defending the sovereignty of its members, accelerating the political and socio-economic integration of its members, etc.

Trump's advice to politicians

Donald Trump has won the American election despite all the odds that were stuck against him. The media did not favour him, the pollsters ruled him out, and even bigwigs in the Republican party of which he is a flagbearer denied him. He was literally a man on his own. Some labelled him as a racist, divisive, unfit for president and a very dangerous figure in the American polity.

Donald Trump was a man of principles. He never wanted to find himself in a situation

9 facts about Africa that are mind-blowing

Africa is one of the most blessed on the continent and yet one of the poorest (if not the poorest). Mismanagement and lack of good, courageous leadership have left Africa still in the trenches of poverty and deprivation.

Here are 9 facts about the continent that may come as a surprise to you:

Borders: A bother to African unity?

The thoughts shared by most Africans is that the white man is the cause of our numerous problems. We believe the white man's partitioning of Africa is the cause of our African disunity which I partly agree with. I think we are the cause of our own problems. How long have we been 'independent'?

The white man is no longer ruling us but the borders he erected are still there. We are those now tightening security at our various borders which the white man created. We are still keeping the borders in place and adding more every day.

Games African leaders play

Africa is one continent which is well endowed with all the natural resources an individual can ever think of. This continent is sometimes referred to as the home of all mankind as it is believed that humanity originated from this great continent.

Despite the numerous blessings from the Almighty One, laziness and the reluctance to try something new has left us in a poverty situation. The leaders always try

Ghana to host AFCON 2015?

Everyone in Ghana seems to be fighting against the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision to put Ghana on standby as hosts of the 2015 African Cup Of Nations (AFCON). What is the reason? This will bring the deadly Ebola disease to Ghana. It was during the Ebola period that Ghana applied to host the 2017 AFCON. There were those who rejected the idea considering the implications it will have on the economy. They argue