August 7, 2012

Malawi’s Activists Turned Politicians: What Standards Should Joyce Banda’s Administration Be Held To?

Salem Solomon

In the wake of the death of Malawi’s former president, Bingu wa Mutharika due to cardiac arrest, the country’s political leadership has welcomed a new guard. Joyce Banda, an outspoken activist and leader of the People’s Party, became the president of the country making her the second female president in Africa. In the relatively short period of time until... Read more »

August 2, 2012

A Twitter Moment with Africa’s Straight Shooter: George Ayittey

Salem Solomon

During the past five years of my stay in the United States, I have come across different members of the African diaspora who are passionate about the future of the continent. I’ve talked to ambitious educated individuals who’ve expressed their determination to one day go back and contribute. On the contrary, I’ve also come across... Read more »