Shining Stars in Africa, with caveats

Shining Stars in Africa, with caveats As we come to the close of the second decade in the twenty first century I would like to highlight the three stars that embody the hopes and challenges of the continent.  They represent in my very subjective interpretation, the...

Ironies, dysfunction and distressing trends

Ironies, dysfunction and distressing trends 2020 is a watershed in many ways, Covid19, mayhem on a global scale in health, economies, widespread protests and geo-political shifts.  These disturbing trends play out within a background of a plethora of ironies verging...

Democracy at crossroads in the heartlands

Democracy at crossroads in the heartlands 31st January 2020 was a momentous day on both sides of the pond (Atlantic Ocean).  Brexit happened and the United States (US) Senate, controlled by Trump’s Republican Party, voted that no witnesses or additional documents were...