In history and geography classes in primary school, the phrase Africa is the cradle of humanity was repeatedly pronounced by my teachers. I did not fully understand what it meant at the time. Today, the more I travel, the more the phase makes sense. I found representations of African stories in remote parts of various... Continue Reading →
Le Tchad, un pays chaleureux
Les troubles politiques au Tchad, le chaos social, la pauvreté et la désertification sont des sujets dont on entend souvent parler dans les conversations et dans les médias internationaux. « Que pourrait offrir d’autre ce vaste territoire Sahélien au-delà de son instabilité ? », pourrait-on penser. C’est un fait que la situation actuelle au Tchad laisse croire. Au... Continue Reading →
Brazzaville – The historical capital of Equatorial Africa
I remember Brazzaville from a layover when I was around 12 years old when at the time the Pan African company Air Afrique often stopped in this city. I also remember learning about this city in class when we studied the history of the Central African region and the Congo River by which the city was built. Two... Continue Reading →
Nigeria – a powerhouse in African literature
When we hear Nigeria, we may think about Nigerian food, Nollywood, and business. As one of the countries with the largest population in Africa, Nigeria is well known in many great aspects. In the world of literature and novel writing, Nigeria is a powerhouse in the African continent. When one searches on the internet for... Continue Reading →
Discovering Botswana – the Tswana culture
The continent of Africa is a mosaic of cultures, languages, and traditional practices. In each of the 54 countries, there are a variety of tribes with distinct cultural traits that define them. In the growing globalization, African cultural practices can sometimes get lost within generations are conforming to an ever-evolving society. With various influences through... Continue Reading →
My story in the Central African Republic
As I reminisce about my life in the Central African Republic; I have two sets of memories. The beautiful filled with friendships, laughter, and community; and the challenging when I went through military coups, fear, and tears. Part 1: “Bangui la Coquette” – the beautiful As I read the news today on the Central African... Continue Reading →
A la découverte de la Namibie
La Namibie est l’un des pays majeurs de l’Afrique Australe. Située à l’extrême ouest de la sous-région, elle est limitée au nord par l’Angola, à l’est par le Botswana et au sud par l’Afrique du Sud, tout en bénéficiant de la proximité de l’océan Atlantique Sud sur toute sa longueur. Pays du sud-ouest de l'Afrique,... Continue Reading →
Goma, une beauté au milieu d’une tragédie
Goma est une ville qui s’étend sur 75,72 kilomètres carrés de superficie avec plus de 1 100 000 habitants. Dans les médias internationaux, Goma est plus connu pour être au centre des conflits et désastres naturels. Au-delà de cette image donnée sur les médias, il est important de décrire Goma sous un autre angle plus... Continue Reading →
The multilevel governance approach in combating Boko Haram in Chad and Nigeria.
In 2014, the Bring Back Our Girls campaign took over the world as many joined voices to raise awareness of the kidnapping of girls in Northern Nigeria. This campaign also brought the Boko Haram terrorist group to the attention of the world. Various regions in Africa have been through years of conflict and violence that... Continue Reading →
Is the African Union modeled after the European Union? – A comparative analysis.
Multilevel governance is defined as the distribution of authority at different levels within a country and beyond its borders and is a necessary mechanism that allows countries and institutions to manage their governance structures[1]. This governance structure is done through established local, regional, or national authorities that are recognized as legitimate. Multilevel governance is one... Continue Reading →