The transition of Africa from ‘Hopeless,’ ‘Rising’ to ‘Hopeful’

There is little doubt that Africa’s fortunes have improved considerably in recent years, although poverty, inequality and resource theft remain widespread. Leaders like Obama who have pledged to support Africa should openly fight the entrenched marginalisation of the continent at global decision-making fora.

Under the “Chatham House” rules of the conference, which took place in Johannesburg recently, the participants can’t be quoted by name.

>Most African countries have failed to transform the much-trumpeted economic growth into economic development for their citizens. Africa’s rising therefore mainly benefits multinational corporations and local elites.

Rwanda has once again expressed its concern on the rising graft in the East African region, warning that if not contained the vice would undermine realisation of the bloc’s Vision 2050.

>Rising violence from brutal Islamist groups in Africa will be a key issue at an Africa summit US President Barack Obama is hosting in Washington this week.

MultiChoice Africa has launched it’s biggest campaign yet, to celebrate Africa’s positivity,successes and the ability to tell the African story by Africans. The campaign dubbed “Africa Rising” is put up to honor and celebrate all that is positive in Africa. Especially the people around the continent who achieve the inspiring, the amazing and the impossible. It is an effort to allow the world to share...

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