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At least 50 worshippers in Nigeria killed by gunmen

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– – Gunmen on Sunday stormed a catholic church in Nigeria’s Ondo state killing at least 50 people and injuring several others. Local media reported that the attack on the worshippers took place during a mass service. They had fired at worshippers and detonated explosives at the church. Those killed included women and children. The identity and motive of the… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank Group president calls for more partnerships to build Africa’s social infrastructure

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina wrapped up his official visit to Kenya on Friday, meeting with African diplomatic envoys and international development partners in Nairobi. He called for joint collaborative support to help accelerate Africa’s development. “Africa’s pace of development must be accelerated. We must work together for the continent to prosper, be competitive, and address the… Read More
Africa Investments 

The African Development Bank reaffirms its commitment to combating desertification and land degradation at COP15

Elwin Mandowa,
The 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification concluded with a united global pledge to boost drought resilience and land restoration. The two-week meeting was held in Abidjan from 9 to 20 May 2022. It attracted Heads of State, ministers and 7,000 delegates from 196 countries, as nations sent a united call about… Read More
Africa Investments 

After cyclones, conflict and Covid-19, recovering Mozambique prepares next five-year strategy

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank has launched preparations for its next five-year Mozambique country strategy after a trying period that included cyclones, security challenges and the Covid-19 pandemic. The African Development Bank, in coordination with Mozambique’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, hosted a workshop on 12, 13 and 16 May 2022 on the Bank’s 2018-2022 Country Strategy Paper completion report, which… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank launches new initiative to build financial acumen of African cities

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank and United Cities and Local Governments, a global umbrella group for local and metropolitan governments, have announced the launch of a new program to build the capacity of municipal chief financial officers across the continent. The Municipal CFO Initiative was announced during the 9th Africities Summit held recently in Kisumu, Kenya.   The new initiative will… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

PDP Primaries And The Shame Of A Nation By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN

Elwin Mandowa,
It is no longer news that primary elections of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party conducted to choose its candidates nationwide were heavily monetized and brazenly corrupted. The embarrassment to us as a nation is the open display of corruption by an opposition party that is seeking to take over power. In many parts of the country, reports monitored through the… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Peace Is Costly, But Far Cheaper Than War By Owei Lakemfa.

Elwin Mandowa,
The European Council met this Monday, May 30, 2022 on the Ukrainian-Russian War, made the same old arguments, declarations, threats against those who do not support Ukraine, imposed additional sanctions on Russia, and returned to the comfort of their homes. Nothing in its 18-point long communiqué expressed sorrow or regret over the thousands of youths and civilians who have perished… Read More
Africa Investments 

Africa Information Highway Live Exchange: Innovation in official statistics

Elwin Mandowa,
What:    Panel discussion: Innovation in official statistics – hype or here to stay? Who:     African Development Bank When:   8 June 2022, 14:00pm – 15:30 GMT Where:  Virtual – Register here. The discipline of official statistics is poised for a revolution, with the emergence of data science. In its traditional form, official statistics have been about managing massive outbound and reverse… Read More
Africa World 

Africa records 1,400 cases of monkeypox

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– – Seven African countries have cumulatively reported about 1,400 monkeypox cases. The World Health Organization (WHO) said the cases were all recorded by mid-May. They include 1,392 suspected and 44 confirmed cases. The cases were reported in Cameroon, Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Nigeria, Congo-Brazzaville and Sierra Leone. The number of cases this year… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Southern Hypocrisy Will Help Atiku To Succeed Buhari By Azu Ishiekwene

Elwin Mandowa,
After last weekend’s primary by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s candidate for next year’s presidential election, political leaders in the South have been hurling abuses at the North for betrayal. According to pro-zoning interest groups in the South, it’s not supposed to be this way. After over two decades of… Read More
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