Entries from William M. Gumede at PostGlobal tagged with 'Africa'
Africa Hungry for Better Leadership
Blame autocracy and poor local leadership for Africa's latest food problems.
Causes Too Often Go Out of Fashion
Africa needs genuine friends. The danger is always that Africa will become a passing fad. Western leaders speak eloquently about the advantages of globalization, but the rules are stacked in favor of the West. Celebrities can do a great deal if they partner with Africans on issues Africans have identified themselves.
U.S. Mistakes Make Dictators Happy
African nations are using increasing anti-American sentiment in Africa to muscle out U.S. companies from lucrative business deals. Dictators like Zimbabwe's Mugabe also use the anti-U.S. sentiments to get themselves out of political trouble. The U.S. is too mistrusted to change this without a new administration.
Africans Don’t Even Have Dirty Fuel
It is true that the poor in developing countries are the least to blame for global warming, but yet will suffer the most from it. Yet Africa's poor already lack many basic needs, and taking steps to fight global warming may bear even greater costs for them.
African Union Needs Entrance Exam
Africa's future prosperity lies in individual countries pooling their markets, resources and goals. The African Union can learn from the EU, if its members learn to pay the costs of union. They need mandatory governance standards, and will have to cede some sovereignty.
Don't Condemn Africa to Underdevelopment
Most African countries export raw materials to China and import labor-intensive manufactured goods. If this continues, the African continent could be condemned to underdevelopment.
Abandon Kyoto; Don't Be In Denial
Not surprisingly, the consequences of climate change are worst for Africa and developing countries -– although they are least responsible for climate change.
Africa, Fight Hunger Not Homosexuals
Johannesburg, South Africa - If only some African political, cultural and religious leaders pursued the fight against underdevelopment with the same vigor as they go about crusading against gays and lesbians, the continent would be a much better place.
Promote Individual Rights to Fight African Tribalism
Johannesburg, South Africa - In failed states, citizens often seek the protection of tribes: finding kinship with those with the same customs, rituals and language. Failed states are unable to protect their citizens. Sadly, though, in many states that work...
Fewer Photo-Ops, More Implementation
Johannesburg, South Africa -- The last G8 summit in Gleneagles ended with a bubble of expectations, hopes and promises, most of which were dashed one year on. Then, the leaders of the world's largest economies promised quick and lasting action...
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