Opinion

Meeting: Opening of the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union at the African Union Headquarters, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. February 17, 2024  Feb 13: African leaders meeting in Ethiopia this weekend are to launch a new push for slavery and colonial reparations, but can expect to be stonewalled by former colonial…

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has consistently emphasized the importance of good governance and self-reliance for African nations. He advocates for Africans to work diligently towards economic independence to prevent external interference and control. At the 18th National Dialogue Conference (Umushyikirano) in 2023, Kagame stated that over-reliance on foreign assistance can lead to a loss…