Carte Blanche with Perry

Forget how condescending it might sound, but truth is, Africa has had its fair share of rather curious political leaders than the rest of the world.  Consider Jacob Zuma, who thinks he can laugh and giggle his way from being held to account, to chaps like Burundi`s Pierre Nkurunziza who think they can alter the constitution to their advantage and extend presidential term limits on a whim. Then there are the types of Laurent Gbagbo, who will flat out refuse to lose an election even when the results are glaringly clear. Africa has had these queer leaders in all shapes and sizes as it were. And if latest events are anything to go by, America will likely have a taste of what it feels like to have leaders in the same mold of what Africans have more often than not been exposed to. Enter Donald Trump! Coming out of the recent Republic National Convention where like always he managed in spectacular fashion to contradict himself, lie, boast about his capabilities as a le...

“Africa must beware of “new colonialism” as China extends ties there and focus on partners able to help build productive capacity on the continent”, said Hillary during her term as Secretary of State on a visit to Zambia in 2011. This statement lays bare America`s general disapproval of China`s growing influence in Africa at its expense, as the Americans see Sino-African relations as largely exploitative with Africa being the disadvantaged partner. Them, they argue have the continent`s interests at heart and want to work for sustainable development in Africa, a concept far off China`s radar the Americans contend. Having recently won the Democratic Party nomination announced for the race for the White House in 2016, and having a more than realistic chance of winning, will a Hillary Clinton Presidency signal a turning of the tide for relations between China, the USA and Africa? Over the years, Africa has become China`s stomping ground. It`s jaw-dropping investments are str...