Rwanda’s Development Model Compromises Democracy

Rwanda is often touted as an example of what African states could achieve if only they were better governed.
Despite the impressive headline figures, a number of criticisms have been levelled at the Rwandan model.

Most obviously, it sacrifices basic human rights – such as freedom of expression and freedom of association – to sustain the ruling party’s political hegemony. The Rwandan system, therefore, involves compromising democracy for the sake of development. That decision may be an easy one to make for those who enjoy political power but is often rejected by the opposition. Read: 

Nigeria, South Africa Have The Most Advanced Space Programs In Africa

While no African country is within realistic reach of moon travel yet, Nigeria and South Africa have by far the most advanced space programs on the continent.

South Africa has set its sights on space observation, but what about space travel?
In that field, Nigeria is leading the charge. They’re planning to be the first African country to send an astronaut into space. Read

Angola to Begin the Devaluation of the Kwanza on Tuesday

Angola’s central bank will hold an auction on Tuesday to sell foreign currency to commercial banks.

The country will join a long list of commodity exporters — from Russia to Egypt, Kazakhstan, Nigeria and Uzbekistan — that have floated or devalued currencies in a bid to end crippling shortages of foreign exchange and revive economic growth.

The kwanza has been fixed at 166 against the dollar since April 2016, but trades at 430 per dollar in the black market. Read

Ethiopia Airlines  Pays Tribute to Legendary Pilot Captain Alemayehu Abebe

Paying Tribute to a legend; the first Black African commercial Aircraft Captain, Ethiopian Cap. Alemayehu Abebe has passed away on January 5, 2018. He has been an inspiration to many and remains an icon in Ethiopian Airlines History. His legacy lives on for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/i43uKgaTWL

— Ethiopian Airlines (@flyethiopian) January 6, 2018

Captain Alemayehu Abebe, Africa’s first pilot to fly 720 jet passed away at the age of 93. He was ill for a few days.

He is survived by six children and four grandchildren. Read