Africa now eye of global terrorism storm
Africa has become the centre of terrorist activity according to a new report on the global scourge. Neil Ford reviews the report and calls for a solution to this damaging trend.
West Africa
Mali: Education, health and employment needs must be met
The youthfulness of Mali’s population is both an asset and a challenge. If the needs are of the youth not met, they may drawn into crime, terrorism and religious radicalism.
Youth-centred approach is central to solving Burkina Faso’s problems
Burkina Faso needs to move from a reactive approach to security to a preventative approach based on providing its youth with work and education.
Adjoa Andoh: ‘It’s a real honour to be playing in Bridgerton’
A doyenne of British theatre and star of the hotly anticipated Netflix drama Bridgerton, Ghanaian-British actor Adjoa Andoh is really coming into her own. Interview by Juanne H. Fuller.
Niger: Job creation is essential for security
While benefiting from considerable economic growth, Niger faces significant challenges. The government is deploying an assertive social strategy to support at-risk populations.
JJ Rawlings – A man for the people
The Honorable Charles R. Stith pays tribute to the late Ghanaian President and shares some telling anecdotes about the former leader who he says was a ‘force of nature’.