African Awakening Archive
To Preserve & Protect
Posted by jimheck in African Awakening, Politics, Terrorism on September 13, 2012
African unrest this week and Tuesday’s attack in Libya are profound indications that democracy is as nuclear as uranium. The attack of America’s Benghazi consulate was likely coordinated by an al-Qaeda affiliate to mark the 9-11 anniversary. But were the growing protests prior to that just coincidence? Even more eery, was the film by a [...]
Trouble in Paradise
Posted by jimheck in African Awakening, Kenya, Politics, Twevolution on April 19, 2012
After 4-5 years of impressive political progress throughout the continent, dark clouds form above Africa. The last two days in Kenya haven’t changed my predictions for a peaceful future, but they are worrisome. I still believe that next year’s March 4 Kenyan election will pass into history as one of the most impressive maturations ever [...]
What Political Evolution looks Like – Invasions Not Included
Posted by jimheck in "Modern" Africa, African Awakening, Politics on March 2, 2012
By Conor Godfrey [The daily song: I am going to talk about Senegal, so today the musical shout out goes to Senegal’s virtuoso ( and almost presidential candidate)….Mr. Youssu N’Dour. Here are some free streaming songs/videos from his fan site.] I believe that political evolution takes generations. The media cycles in the United States magnify [...]
Is It A New Dawn?
Posted by jimheck in African Awakening, Politics, War on February 7, 2012
The fighting in much of Africa is settling down into a complicated and unnerving politics. Some see this as a lull before a real storm. I see glimmers of peace. My rosy outlook depends on Europe. This is because everything in the world is economically linked, and the weakest chain right now is Europe. If [...]
Top Ten 2011 Africa Stories
Posted by jimheck in "Modern" Africa, African Awakening, Arts and Culture, Big Game, Botswana, Congo, Culture, Economy, Egypt, Environment, Nairobi, Perceptions of Africa, Poaching, Politics, Poverty, Refugees, Safety, Serengeti, South Africa, Sudan, Terrorism, Tourism Trends, Twevolution, Uganda, War, Weather, Wildlife Management, Zimbabwe on December 31, 2011
Twevolution, the Arab Spring [by Twitter] is universally considered the most important story of the year, much less just in Africa. But I believe the Kenyan invasion of Somalia will have as lasting an effect on Africa, so I’ve considered them both Number One. 1A: KENYA INVADES SOMALIA On October 18 Kenya invaded Somalia, where [...]
The Sun Rises on Egypt
Posted by jimheck in African Awakening, Egypt, Planning Travel, Safety on May 16, 2011
If you’re interested in a good deal in Egypt, time is running out. Good times in Egypt are on the march. But good deals are coming to an end. Following a press release from Europe’s largest tour company, KUONI, on Friday it rescinded several of its deals in Egypt over the weekend. KUONI stopped offering [...]
Deserts Awakening Everywhere!
Posted by jimheck in African Awakening, Botswana on May 10, 2011
The African Awakening is unstoppable, even in Libya and Syria, and maybe coming to China after Saudi Arabia. But did you ever expect it to emerge full force in little Botswana? Well Botswana isn’t little in terms of geographical size: about the size of Texas, but whereas Texas has about 25 million residents, Botswana has [...]