Africa cold war tactics
The recent tour of Africa by United States Vice President Kamala Harris has highlighted the ongoing power struggle between the United States and China for influence in Africa. While the…
The GOP, the “law and order” party cannot criticize the Manhattan DA for indicting former President Trump
The indictment of former President Donald Trump by the Manhattan DA has caused a great deal of controversy in the country. While Trump claims that the indictment is politically motivated,…
Raila and Kenyans must give Ruto sometime
Raila Odinga, a prominent Kenyan politician, has called on his supporters to demonstrate on Monday and Thursday, in what many see as an attempt to challenge the newly elected President,…
Negotiation not a military response to the Syrian conflict
The recent drone attack by Iranian-backed militants in Northern Syria against United States troops is a cause for concern. This attack comes at a time when tensions are already high…
FIFA should abolish the “red card”
As a long-time follower of soccer and a former player, I believe that FIFA should do away with the red card system in soccer. The red card, which results in…
Why Africa needs Single Currency
The African continent is vast and diverse, with many nations striving for individual development goals. However, amidst the complexity of the African continent’s economic and political landscape, there is one…
Why George Weah does not need six more years
Liberia, a country located in West Africa, has had its fair share of political instability and economic turmoil. After years of civil wars and coups, the country finally saw a…
All Liberians Need Power and Better Roads Not Just Monrovians
A few weeks ago, some Liberians, particularly President George Weah supporters, were on Facebook jubilating because the Liberian government had restored power to the nation’s capital, Monrovia, after about 31…
Gen. Johnson Should Stop Making Political Statements
The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL); Gen. Prince C. Johnson held a press conference a few weeks ago. According to Gen. Johnson, the press conference…
Bobi Wine must Respect the Elections Result
As results start trickling in from Uganda’s general and presidential elections, early reports say that longtime incumbent President Yoweri Museveni has defeated his main rival Boni Wine by 59% to…