Tahrir Square Democracy

Egypt was home to an ancient civilizations that flourished along the banks of river Nile with the remains of the great Pyramids offering a glimpse into its magnitude and highlighting how Pharaohs were larger than life figures in that society. It is indeed fascinating to rationalize the massive resources and man power spent constructing burial … Continue reading →

The Economic Burden of Time and Inefficiency on Africa

Time is one of our most valuable assets; indeed analysis of how we utilize it correlates with the level of economic development in a nation. Throughout history, humans have persevered to invent systems and tools that optimize efficiency. The challenge African Nations face is the failure to minimize the state of confusion and work towards … Continue reading →

The Chinese Dragon Versus The American Eagle In Africa

by Ahmed K. Sirleaf Is the Dragon Threatening the Eagle’s Lunch in Africa? America or China: who wins the New Scramble for Africa? The growing influence of China in Africa poses significant threats to United States’ interests on the continent. Unless the U.S. moves fast, it will lose the influence war in Africa to the … Continue reading →

Dictatorship falsely repackaged as Pan-Africanism

   “If a man cares not for his roots, how then can he care for his branches?”  –Doyle M. Davis Pan-Africanism is a philosophy or movement with a plethora of definitions but the underlying goal has always been succinct–uniting people of African heritage.  The outcome of unification is empowerment and freedom from dependence. It was a … Continue reading →

The Bridge Index: Why people celebrate when Africa’s revolutionary leaders die.

  “No man is good enough to govern another man without that other’s consent”                                                       Abraham Lincoln Every once in a while on the continent of Africa, a great leader emerges and sweeps our hearts and minds. The revolutionary who offers a vision to empower, include and transform misery into prosperity. A leader who captivates the … Continue reading →

Civilians massacred while the world continues to watch; is it time for a UN Army?

It is despicable that thousands of people continue to be massacred in Libya but there is no urgency from the international community and regional organizations to intervene. The ghost of ‘strategic interests’ is back to haunt us in yet another conflict. In this new world order, we have to rely on the mercy of super-powers to prevent … Continue reading →

The Ballot no longer a symbol of Democracy

On the afternoon of May 17th 1957, Martin Luther King Jr standing at the steps of the Lincoln memorial delivered a message against injustice and appealed for the voting rights of African Americans in the “Give us the Ballot” speech. ‘Our most urgent request to the President of the United States and every member of … Continue reading →

The law of scarcity destroying the legacy of Africa’s revolutionary leaders

“The Sun. It can only be appreciated by its absence. The longer the days of rain, the more the sun is craved. But too many hot days and the sun overwhelms. Learn to keep yourself obscure and make people demand you in return.” ——-Robert Green The ‘law of scarcity’ is often used by marketing companies … Continue reading →

Political Realism trumped by the voices of the people in the Egyptian revolution

International relations have always been dominated by the theory of ‘political realism’. Those who believe otherwise are often disappointed because frankly it is everyone for themselves in a world that seems to grow apples on orange trees. If you try to wear a different lens from realism, you would either practically be a lost or … Continue reading →

North Africans turn the tables on authoritarian regimes in Tunisia and Egypt, could this phenomenon trickle down to the rest of Africa?

“Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” Martin Luther King, Jr. These words sum up the events that have sent shock waves across North Africa first in Tunisia and currently Egypt. There is growing discontent and tension among the masses about the authoritarian regimes that have become … Continue reading →