Jacqueline Musiitwa

Jacqueline’s law firm represents investors in Africa as well as governments, but she increasingly finds herself engaged as another kind of advocate. “I want to shift from deal making to mind shifting,” Musiitwa says. “Legal reform is intertwined with inclusive and sustainable development.” Musiitwa’s focus is now on the importance of good governance and rule …

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China steps up media charm offensive across Africa

Improving soft power through the media is a focus for Beijing. In Africa, China’s media presence has grown in line with its deepening economic and political ties with the region over the past decade. Now, China’s state-run international broadcast arm is undergoing a revamp. In December 2016, the country’s main state-run television network China Central …

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Your Thoughts: What Does It Mean To Be A ‘Feminist’ In Your Country?

n Rwanda, some consider feminism a dirty word, says NPR's Gregory Warner in his Invisibilia podcast. It's shorthand for too aggressive, too liberated, too selfish. Yet women in Rwanda hold 64 percent of the seats in parliament — more than any other country. What he found is that even in a country that seemingly embraces gender equality, there …

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Rise and Shine: Africa’s Political Way Forward

The former South African President, Nelson Mandela, once said: Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people. This notion of servant leadership is one that continues to tease Africa’s political elite today. Yesterday’s struggle for freedom has largely become a battle of details and varying degrees concerning accountability, transparency, …

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