The News Archives

08 Apr

Africans Have Grown in Democracy, Joyce Banda tells Al Jazeera TV

April 8, 2012
By George Bamu
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We are beginning to learn more about Malawi’s first female president, Joyce Banda, who assumed the presidency on April 7 after the deat...

04 Apr

Educate, Get Involved, The News

Obama showers John Atta Mills with praise

April 4, 2012
By George Bamu
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Obama and Atta Mills

04 Apr

All, Educate, The News

Africa’s challenges are not unmanageable, says DHL and Engen

April 4, 2012
By Africa Agenda
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We take a look at the views of Charles Brewer of DHL Express and Wayne Hartman of Engen petroleum about the dynamics of African develop...

26 Feb

Media, The News

Pew Study: How News Happens

February 26, 2010
By George Bamu
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Here is an interesting read: A Study of the News Ecosystem of One American City “a new study by the Pew Research Center’s Project for E...

22 Feb

Analysis, The News

Niger 2010: Lessons in African Governance

February 22, 2010
By George Bamu
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Intended Audience: Students of African politics ***Open book study: 1 hour. Please see questions at end of the page. You are welcome t...

30 Sep

Media, The News

Gaddafi U.N. speech puts ordinary Africans in a bind

September 30, 2009
By George Bamu
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Good speech--Bad speech At a time when Africa badly needs good PR, the speech delivered by Colonel Muammar Gaddafi at the U.N General ...

26 Nov

Media, The News

Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars

November 26, 2007
By George Bamu
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PBS Documentary film…Nov 25th, 2007. KBDI Channel 12, Denver. Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars The narratives of hope and courage in...

18 Nov

Media, The News

The Iron Ladies of Liberia Moves Ahead

November 18, 2007
By George Bamu
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Personal Reaction from George Bamu Someone is telling the story about change in Africa Iron Ladies of Liberia 30th Denver Starz Film...

05 Oct

Analysis, Get Involved, Media, The News

Africa’s New Era Marked by Gains in Peace, Democracy

October 5, 2007
By George Bamu
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In the world of fast-paced twenty-four-hour news, to write a powerful news headline means the headline should stand out and draw reader...

05 May

Analysis, Media, The News

A Tribute to Kofi Annan

May 5, 2006
By George Bamu
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His full name is Kofi Atta Annan. Many of us have not reflected on or digested the role that he has played in international relations, ...