US government immersed itself into the conflict between Russia and Ukraine when it decided to supply weapons to the Kiev regime and to initiate an economic war against the Russian Federation. However, to be sincere, things have not gone Washington’s way when one looks through the mound of propaganda which is being spewed aimlessly byContinue reading “Opinion: Did the US get it wrong this time?”
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IS BRICS A THREAT TO THE HEGEMONY OF THE WEST?
The fundamental question which most geopolitical analysts frequently ask themselves is whether the new organization,BRICS, will eventually change the power dynamics and dislodge western hegemony from its comfortable throne and usher in a new era of multilateralism which is so much desired by the countries of the global South. This is apparently the chief goalContinue reading “IS BRICS A THREAT TO THE HEGEMONY OF THE WEST?”
Us-Africa Leaders summit
The Us-Africa leaders summit adds to an unending long list of summits, forums and conferences organized in the name of or about Africa. The three day summit was scheduled to run from 13th to 15th of December. There has been numerous of such summit though this was just the second Us-Africa leaders summit to beContinue reading “Us-Africa Leaders summit”
France and Russia: A new cold war in Africa
The diplomatic war which has been furtively fought in the shadows is increasing becoming laid bare. The gloves are off and full-blown war of words has been let loose. In a recent interview,the French president Emmanuel Macron steadfastly bemoaned the presence and influence of Russia across the African continent. He lamented that Russia’s end goalContinue reading “France and Russia: A new cold war in Africa”
Kenya: The Need for a Strong National Communication policy
Numerous communication debacles have not gone unnoticed since the swearing in of president William Ruto. The first fiasco was the diplomatic dilemma Kenya got embroiled in, the first few days of Ruto’s presidency. It essentially began with the president recognizing the presence of the president of Sahrawi Republic during the swearing in ceremony after whichContinue reading “Kenya: The Need for a Strong National Communication policy”
What Next for Mali?
And when people thought it could not get any worse for Mali,the French have eventually decided to end their operations in the Sahelian country. Operation Berkhane is officially over. Other countries have also taken similar steps to wind up their operations in Mali citing various reasons such as diplomatic differences and political instability. Britain hasContinue reading “What Next for Mali?”
COP27: Climate Change Hypocrisy
World leaders are presently converging in Sharm-El-Sheikh, Egypt for the United Nations Annual Conference of Parties(COP27) amid an increasing number of crises facing the global population. The 12-day event comes at a time when the world is faced with a myriad of problems; global inflation, drought and hunger,high energy and food prices and political tensionsContinue reading “COP27: Climate Change Hypocrisy”
The Travesty around the Grain deal Suspension
Russia has temporarily suspended the grain deal negotiated by Turkiye and the United Nations back in July. The abrupt suspension does not however come as a surprise to many since the Kremlin had been constantly warning that it might arbitrarily take the unilateral decision of suspending the deal indefinitely. The complaints included the fact thatContinue reading “The Travesty around the Grain deal Suspension”
Debunking the Chinese “Debt trap Diplomacy” Myth
From its inception in 2013, the Belt and Road initiative(BRI) has provided the much needed infrastructural financing to most poor countries in Africa, Europe,Asia and the Pacific. Chinese state-owned banks have invariably bankrolled the development of these significant infrastructure through loans to countries where infrastructure was virtually non-existent and to some where it was inContinue reading “Debunking the Chinese “Debt trap Diplomacy” Myth”
Has Democracy Failed in Africa?
Six decades after independence, African countries are yet to embraced democracy to the fullest. To put it accurately, democracy has not been embraced by many countries who still are in the much abhorred authoritarian system of governance. Some countries are also still being ruled by ruthless military juntas while in the long run experiencing coupsContinue reading “Has Democracy Failed in Africa?”
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