Governance and Law in Africa

(04 Aug 09 - RV) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Kenya to attend an Africa trade and development forum. It is the first stop on her 11-day trip to the continent.

Enormous difficulties face the peoples and nations of Africa as they struggle to better their lot and secure a chance for a brighter future for their children.

The director of research, policy, and development initiatives at the International Development Law Organization, Thomas McInerny told us one of the main challenges facing countries in Africa is that of achieving good governance and rule of law…