Posts From Adolphus Washington
Malian blues: the issue of the Tuareg
In 2013, native and French military forces celebrated the relatively successful ousting of Tuareg rebels and Islamist factions in Mali. Two years later in June 2015, Mali bowed to international
China and Africa deepen relations at FOCAC
Only time will tell if China-Africa forum initiatives will mirror the theme of a ‘Win-Win Cooperation.’ This year’s sixth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on
What does India have to offer Africa?
By tapping into its special relationship with the African continent, India may be able to close the gap left by China. The arrival of India as a major player on
President Jammeh stays in power despite Gambian coup attempt
President Jammeh came to power through a military coup in 1994 and has maintained control of Gambia through state coercion and force, thus engendering a culture of silence among its
Can fractious Burundi be mended?
Burundi’s upcoming presidential elections set for June 2015 have been overshadowed by uncertainty and ambiguity, as current President Pierre Nkurunziza aims to stand for a controversial third term. The opposition
2015 outlook for core Africa markets positive, says Malick Badjie
GRI sat down with Malick Badjie, director and head of Investment Solutions at Silk Invest, to discuss investment outlook in core African markets for 2015 and beyond. In 2008 when the global recession rocked
What does fall of Compaoré mean for Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso’s president Blaise Compaoré was ousted in a coup d’etat after 27 years in office. Still, the next elected head of state faces significant economic hurdles to regaining social
