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Archbishop Alick Banda’s deliberate silence during questioning by Zambia’s DEC is framed as a strategic and spiritually principled act of non-cooperation, drawing direct parallels to Jesus Christ’s response to false accusations. This posture is presented as a powerful rebuttal to what the article characterizes as politically motivated weaponization of state institutions against the church’s prophetic voice. The core assertion is that such tactics are self-defeating for the state, as targeting religious leaders will ultimately fail and backfire. The conclusion advocatesContinue Reading

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The party’s Standing Committee convened to drive a comprehensive organizational and political reform agenda, focusing on modernizing its internal structures and public engagement. Key priorities include digitizing party procedures, renewing grassroots bodies, and aligning with new political party laws to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. A major emphasis is placed on developing a coherent media strategy and updating the party’s political discourse to resonate with national developments and public aspirations. This meeting underscores a strategic shift towards greater institutional clarity, financial transparency, and adaptive governance to strengthenContinue Reading

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This initiative, funded by Swiss cooperation and led by NIMD, strategically trained 105 young Malian women in leadership, negotiation, and advocacy to directly increase their strategic participation in public governance. The program’s unique value lies in its comprehensive post-training support system, providing ongoing coaching, technical resources, and mentorship from established entrepreneurs to ensure practical application and sustainable impact. The resulting memorandum codifies a commitment to building an inclusive, peaceful society through empowered female leadership and citizenship. Ultimately, the project transcends aContinue Reading

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A pervasive culture of sycophancy and strategic dishonesty has corrupted the political environment around Uganda’s long-serving president, prioritizing theatrical loyalty and self-enrichment over national duty. This ecosystem of parasitic allegiance systematically shields the leader from harsh realities, presenting curated illusions of success while obscuring citizen frustration and institutional decay. Consequently, the president is increasingly insulated by performers who supply manipulative flattery instead of rigorous counsel, making both the leader and the nation vulnerable to poor decisions driven by false information. TheContinue Reading

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An analysis of Burundi’s anti-corruption framework highlights the ongoing challenges and calls for strengthened implementation of existing laws, as discussed by civil society organizations. Vianney Ndayisaba, coordinateur de l’ Aluchoto. Image credit: Original Source. According to a 2024 report by Transparency International, Burundi scored 17 out of 100 on theContinue Reading