01 Aug Analysis, The News Democrats, GOP Pledge to Work with African Continent August 1, 2016 By George Bamu 0 comments The Republican (GOP) and Democratic national political conventions were interesting. Of equal interest was the near absence of anything... Continue reading
10 Jul All, Educate Obama’s Africa Visit Was No “Guilt Trip” July 10, 2013 By George Bamu 0 comments There is continuing talk about U.S. President Barack Obama’s recent visit to sub-Saharan Africa. The six-day trip, from June 27 to July... Continue reading
27 Sep Analysis, The News Clinton, DNC, PEPFAR and the GOP September 27, 2012 By George Bamu 0 comments Former U.S. president, Bill Clinton at the 2012 DNC. The first presidential debate between Barack Obama and his Republican challenger,... Continue reading
10 Jul Analysis, The News NPR describes Botswana’s response to HIV/AIDS as remarkable July 10, 2012 By George Bamu 0 comments Discussion about a nation crippled by disease is not good news, but news reports about that nation overcoming the challenges posed by d... Continue reading
04 Jul Get Involved Former President George W. Bush Opens a Clinic in Zambia. July 4, 2012 By George Bamu 0 comments According to the political website POLITICO, former president George W. Bush is spending time in Africa and championing efforts in the ... Continue reading
12 Feb Analysis, Media Global financial crisis may slow growth in poor nations February 12, 2009 By George Bamu 0 comments U.S. President Barack Obama has called it “the worst financial crisis in our life time.” You can call anything you like; the crisis of... Continue reading
12 Jan Analysis, Media Obama Inauguration Offers Hope for Africa January 12, 2009 By George Bamu 0 comments These days, all roads lead to Washington, where senator Barrack Obama will be inaugurated on January 20 as the 44th president of the U.... Continue reading
18 Oct Analysis, Media What is the impact of the financial crisis on African economies? October 18, 2008 By George Bamu 0 comments If we can forget about the doom and gloom created by the world financial crisis for a moment and look at history, econo... Continue reading