By Ambassador Rosa Malango Special Presidential Envoy on Tourism and Trade, State House For centuries, estimated at over 6,000 years, the Ankole Longhorn cattle have been the silent custodians of our history, highly valued symbols in African communities. With their majestic, sweeping horns and regal stature, they are more than just livestock; they are a living masterpiece…
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My Work on the Origins of Minurso, the UN Mission in Western Sahara
Opinion by Joseph Alfred Grinblat It is now 35 years since the United Nations referendum mission for Western Sahara, known as Minurso, was created, and I was one of the original staff members. Starting in 1971, Sahrawi students in Morocco started a movement for the independence of Spanish Sahara. The Sahrawi are the Indigenous people…
Algeria Poised to Fulfill its African Ambition
By Professor Kamel Rezig- Algerian Minister of foreign trade. From September 4 to 10, the Algerian capital will become the epicenter of African trade. More than a mere economic gathering, the 4th edition of the Intra-African Trade fair (IATF) symbolizes Algeria’s unwavering continental ambition- one that the nation is determined to fully embrace. A “work…
“Polisario Isn’t Terrorist and U.S. Should Back Referendum” Former U.S. National Security Adviser and UN Ambassador John Bolton.
In an article published by The Washington Times, former U.S. National Security Adviser and UN Ambassador John Bolton debunked Moroccan propaganda targeting the Polisario Front and the Sahrawi people’s struggle for independence. He rejected accusations spread by Morocco’s lobbyists in Washington, emphasizing that the Polisario has never embraced extremist ideologies, even during difficult times. Bolton,…
REFUGEES! In the Footsteps of the Western Sahrawis.
By Dyogo Duncan Dickson A dedicated Research and Advocacy specialist on peace and conflict, focusing on displaced populations and social justice, with expertise in governance and international relations. As we commemorate World Refugee Day 2025, we reflect on the plight of millions of refugees worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes due to…
A Personal Journey in Literature: A Tribute to Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o.
By Dr. kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H. D. (Hon) In 2005, as I sat for my Senior 4 (S.4) exams, something unexpected but life-changing happened — I … A Personal Journey in Literature: A Tribute to Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
China and Russia gain African influence while America ignores Western Sahara sovereignty crisis.
By John Bolton U.S. should support a referendum allowing Sahrawis to determine their own future. One major piece of unfinished international business is determining the sovereignty of the Western Sahara. This large territory on North Africa’s west coast, south of Morocco, has been in limbo since the late 1970s, to the detriment of its population…
“Honoring Rajiv Ruparelia and the Legacy of a Remarkable Family” – tribute-focused.
By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin 32 years ago, East Africa’s wealthiest businessman, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, was just an ordinary entrepreneur in Kampala. … “Honoring Rajiv Ruparelia and the Legacy of a Remarkable Family” – tribute-focused.
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