Sub-Saharan African Affairs
All contributors in Sub-Saharan African Affairs
In: Nigeria
By: Odilile Ayodele
Traffic congestion has long been synonymous with Lagos travel. The recent introduction of the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) has sought to improve transportation in the more...
Public Transport in South Africa
In: South Africa
By: Odilile Ayodele
In less than twenty four hours the Confederations Cup is scheduled to be held in South Africa; however the country is still struggling to with its public transport system more...
Nigeria's First Re-branding Exercise
In: Nigeria
By: Odilile Ayodele
Nigeria has been often linked to corruption and drug dealing. In 2009, the Nigeria government decided to repackage the country's image. more...
In: Nigeria
By: Odilile Ayodele
Nigeria has been often linked to corruption and drug dealing. In 2009, the Nigeria government decided to repackage the country's image. more...
Tabara Africa – Single Parent Network in Rwanda
In: Sub-Saharan African Affairs (general)
Single parents everywhere in the world have a hard time of it and usually rate high amongst low-income families. But imagine being a single parent without social welfare. more...
World Cup 2010 in South Africa
In: South Africa
By: Katy Burtner
The 2010 World Cup is creating jobs, infrastructure, transportation systems, and a place on the international stage that Africa desperately needs. more...
The Cold War and Zimbabwe's Liberation Struggle
In: Zimbabwe
The outcome of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle was shaped by the forces of the Cold War. It involved the US, Britain, China, Russia, UN, OAU, and Commenwealth. more...
In: Uganda
By: Rupert Taylor
Abducted, brutalized, and forced into military service some children experience horrors that most can't even imagine. more...
Zimbabwe after the Lancaster Constitution
In: Zimbabwe
The Lancaster Constitution and its "willing-seller, willing-buyer" clause was the starting point for Zimbabwe after independence. It turned out to be a source of friction more...
Jacob Zuma Sworn in as President
In: South Africa
By: Katy Burtner
Despite past controversies, President Zuma is immensely popular in the country and has the power to create real change. more...
In: Sub-Saharan African Affairs (general)
Leadership in Africa is determined by a combination of forces. These include history, tradition and great power influence. These forces continue to shape African politics more...
In: Nigeria
By: Odilile Ayodele
The entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen of Africans is not well known. In Nigeria, innovative individuals have found ways to make a living out of necessity. more...
In: Kenya
By: Odilile Ayodele
Somali refugees escape peril at home, however, it appears that many of them still face further danger in neighbouring Kenya at the Dadaab refugee camp. more...
In: Gambia
By: Odilile Ayodele
The embattled Gambian government recently shocked the world by sanctioning mass kidnappings disguised as witch hunting. more...
