Now is the time for East African leaders to concentrate on development in order to make the transition from aid dependency to foreign direct investment. TO SIMPLIFY IT: NO PEACE, NO DEVELOPMENT. Ethiopia and Eritrea contribution to the rise of Christianity is well documented through Biblical works, cultural and artistic paintings in both countries. In … Continue reading Reconciliation is best for Eritrea and Ethiopia in order to move forward
Royal Wedding
During the recent 'Royal Wedding' telecast it was brought to my attention that a German Broadcaster ZDF kept harping on the newly crown Duchess' hair and how she constantly pressed it, to get the kinks out. Not only Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, but also Black singers who performed at her nuptials were treated with equal indignation, if … Continue reading Royal Wedding
Israel Defense Forces Should stay out of Syria
Israel bombing campaign in Syria to thwart Iran from supplying weapons along its border will only create more violence. The intent of using air power to scare off Iranian and aligned Syrian forces is not gonna happen. In fact the heavy duty anti-aircraft weapons and missile defense systems supplied by Iran and Russia are operational … Continue reading Israel Defense Forces Should stay out of Syria
Christianity should be allowed to exist and expand in Islamic countries
The absence of religious freedom and intolerance will lead to an implosion in many predominately Islamic countries. Some of these countries will not allow another religion to prosper as it would be a threat to Islam. Let's zoom in on African countries of Egypt and Sudan where Christians are frequently targeted, simply for practicing a … Continue reading Christianity should be allowed to exist and expand in Islamic countries
War blocks Regional Integration in East Africa
I dream of the day when African integration reaches its highest point. When AU officials can drive with ease to annual meetings in Addis Ababa, from Kisangani to Juba, and onwards to the Ethiopian capital without extended layovers. With the ongoing wars and famine in Eastern Congo (DRC) the country is in no hurry to … Continue reading War blocks Regional Integration in East Africa
African migrants need a new route to Europe
Life must be unbearable at home for African migrants to risk life and freedom traveling across the unmerciful Sahel, onward to Libya in search of better opportunities in Europe. Countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Senegal have a lot of economic potential and are moving up the GDP ladder, but due to a lack … Continue reading African migrants need a new route to Europe
By repealing Net-Neutrality Trump is looking out for corporate profits and government overreach
The Federal Communications Commission rolled back President Obama regulations prohibiting Internet Service Providers from influencing loading speeds for specific websites. The FCC reversed 'Net Neutrality' guidelines put into effect in 2015 by Chairman Tom Wheeler, a Obama appointee, who said, "no one, whether government or coporate, should control free open access to the internet." Regulations … Continue reading By repealing Net-Neutrality Trump is looking out for corporate profits and government overreach
African migrants in Libya are sold in slave-auctions to the highest bidder
In their quest to reach Europe--the promised land--for African migrants, many are enslaved in Libya and 'sold like goats' by powerful smugglers and militia leaders. Enter French President Emmanuel Macron, after learning of a CNN story outlining the slave trade in Libya, he called a special meeting of the United Nations Security Council to put … Continue reading African migrants in Libya are sold in slave-auctions to the highest bidder
Trump, Kushner and Netanyahu may relocate Palestinians
In the long run President Trump decision to move the embassy to Jerusalem will cause America lots of friends on the world stage, and our reputation of being somewhat of an honest broker is completely shattered. The big winners today are major campaign donor Sheldon Adelson and millions of Israelis and U.S. Evangelicals who supported … Continue reading Trump, Kushner and Netanyahu may relocate Palestinians
Ethiopia GERD Dam is not a threat to Downstream countries and the Egyptians should know this
Sileshi Bekele, Ethiopia's Minister for Water, Irrigation and Electricity, said recently that the GERD has no significant impact on Egypt and Sudan. He added that "he has provided about 150 documents that are related to the hydrological situation of the dam and other matters to the parties (Egypt and Sudan) in a transparent manner." Bekele … Continue reading Ethiopia GERD Dam is not a threat to Downstream countries and the Egyptians should know this
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