Top Nigerian politician, Dr. Michael Onolomemen has decried the growing poor citizen participation in the governance of many African countries. Speaking at a public lecture in New York hosted by Center for Media & Peace Initiatives, (CMPI) Dr. Onolomemen noted that the low level of citizen participation in the democratic…

At this year’s Women and Public Life Summit, Center for Media and Peace Initiatives – CMPI is brought together female leaders from the public and private sectors for a frank and forward-looking discussion about the status of women in this moment of reckoning for women’s voices to be heard. Declaring…

The mid 17th century English proverb that “a hungry man is an angry man” and perhaps lacks the capacity to understand the law probably summarizes the perception of rule of law in Africa, according to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Republic of Uganda, Kahinda Otaffire who spoke at the…

By Christina Pushaw As an American who follows Ukraine, I’m often asked how I keep up with the ever-changing political situation in the country. Despite Ukraine’s relatively free press and vibrant civil society, staying informed and avoiding fake news is easier said than done. Many of the most accessible English-language…