José Eduardo dos Santos left oil-rich Angola’s presidency on his own terms after 38 years.
Toward Africa’s Second Independence?
While the fall of Mugabe should be celebrated, it is also a reminder of Africa’s need to review its vision for the future.
After Mugabe: Zimbabweans Hope for a Better Life
Post-Mugabe Zimbabwe could use its bountiful natural resources to usher in a new era.
Zimbabwe’s Tailspin: The Lessons for Africa
Once upon a time, Zimbabwe was a country that all of us looked up to as how post-liberation Africa could look like.
Global Population Growth Per Minute
On balance, how many more people did Earth gain every minute of the past year?
Annual Population Growth by Region
How much did different world regions gain in population over the past year?
Ending Inequality Between Countries: Not By Trade Alone
Is a world of approximately equal country incomes really possible to envisage any time soon?
By the Numbers: Poverty in Africa
Half of all people living in extreme poverty worldwide reside in sub-Saharan Africa.
Africa: A Massive Tragedy That Could Be Avoided
The issue of the intense connection between corruption and violence fails to secure the attention it deserves.























