I was in Abuja last week facilitating a workshop for government officials in West Africa. While there, I had […]
Category Archive: Politics
Happy New Year, Readers of the Afrooptimist! I hope 2017 will be an exceptionally positive year for us […]
The month of May has three important days that essentially recognize blood, sweat and tears: Workers Day, Mother’s […]
“Africa is a continent that is rich in natural resources“. This is not exactly true, as I have […]
Wishing all readers of the Afro Optimist, a happy and healthy 2016! I am keeping my fingers crossed […]
Last year, writer and photographer, Taiye Selasi, made this compelling plea in her remarkable TED Talk: Don’t ask me […]
My first visit to South Africa in 1998 left me with mixed feelings. I had just completed high […]
