Category: Asia
Emerging Epidemiological Models in the Fight Against Corona: Lessons for Sierra Leone and Africa
By Mohamed Gibril Sesay This is an argument for African countries, including Sierra Leone, given scare resources, to focus on the particularly vulnerable in efforts…
Covering the Corona Outbreak: Safety procedures for journalists
The COVID-19 virus (also known as novel coronavirus) is now present across every continent, excluding Antarctica, according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO)…
The impact of Chinese debt on health outcomes in Kenya
By Patrick Mbullo News about inflation or increased tax on basic commodities were common features in 2019. Leading newspapers reported hard economic times, introduction of…
China’s Coronavirus and its implications for African Countries
By Patrick Mbullo On January 7th, 2020, the Peoples Republic of China announced the outbreak of a deadly virus known as Corona. This was after…
China: The Economic Chimera of Africa
By Patrick Mbullo In the Greek mythology, Chimera is described as a fire-breathing female monster whose body parts comprise of different animals including a lion,…
Chinese merchants plunge Djibouti in ‘port controversy’
By Simon Ateba When a major contract between DP World Limited and the Republic of Djibouti was signed, everyone seemed to be happy and satisfied…
Mike King wins 2018 Transport Media Award
By Karen Mazzoli Mike King, a multi-award-winning journalist, and shipping and logistics consultant has been announced today as the winner of the 2018 IRU Media Prize…
China’s Colonial Aspirations in Africa
By Patrick Mbullo It is now obvious that China is the world’s superpower, and the most powerful nation on earth. We do not need a…
China: the straw that will break Africa’s back
By Patrick Mbullo The fact that the United States current debt stands at approximately $20 trillion is not anything new. Of interest, however, is…
Kenya’s Botched Elections: What Role could China have Played?
By Mbullo P. Owuor Since the Kenyan Supreme Court annulled the general elections of August 8, 2017, the country has been plunged into a political…