Is African Democracy Hopeful?

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame seems to be hinting for a constitutional amendment that would allow him to run for a third term. Here is my opinion on the importance of constitutional term limit and why it must be respected by all if we wish to see a more democratic Africa. 

This applies to Ethiopia as it does to any other African country. Read the full article at Addis Fortune here. Or Simply click the following link http://addisfortune.net/columns/is-african-democracy-hopeful/

President Kagame, you have done a wonderful job we would love to salute you goodbye with respect.

President Kagame, you have done a wonderful job we would love to salute you goodbye with respect.

Cheers,

Daniel 

Resurging Dire Dawa

Inside one of the train repair shops

The rustic trains at the old train station in the center of Dire Dawa, the liveliness of the open market in Kezira and the locals’ extremely calm attitude cannot be fully explained in texts or justified in snap shots. One must walk through it all to appreciate Ethiopia's resurging trading hub.

Read the full version of my Op-Ed Column on Addis Fortunehere published on Apr 05, 2015. Or simply click the following http://addisfortune.net/columns/resurging-dire-dawa/

Cheers,

Daniel