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Ethiopia: Reports of ethnic cleansing in western Tigray zone

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , ,
– – Amhara regional security forces and civilian authorities in Ethiopia’s Western Tigray Zone are alleged to have committed widespread abuses against Tigrayans since November 2020. In a report released on Wednesday, two human rights groups, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said the abuses amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity, Ethiopian authorities have severely restricted access and… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Trans-Fat: Air frying vs Deep Frying, By Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello

Elwin Mandowa,
Traditionally, heated oils are used in frying foods. They vary from vegetable oil, palm oil, olive oil, sunflower to chicken oil and could be used in preparing fried foods and cooked meals. However, there are safe and unsafe frying methods that largely contribute to the well-being of humans. Staple Nigerian foods like chin-chin, yam, potatoes, chicken, plantain, cakes, etc., poses… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Nigeria’s 2023 Elections: The Ballot or The Bullet? By Raphael Adebayo

Elwin Mandowa,
The assumption that what Nigeria needs in 2023 is another round of general elections, in keeping with the spirit of democratic practice, is both a quietist misguidedness on the part of the millions, and an absolutist disdain on the part of the political class. The one, staggering about in mass confusion, is by virtue of this assumption, planning to remain… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank and partner Islamic Development Bank highlight benefits of nature-based approaches to climate change

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank and the Islamic Development Bank have expressed a commitment to integrate natural solutions into their investments to strengthen climate adaptation and mitigation. The two development banks co-hosted a live discussion on the topic on the side-lines of the inaugural Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Climate Week, which was held in Dubai from 28-31 March. The… Read More
Africa Investments 

It's high time Africa started feeding itself in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war, Dr Akinwumi Adesina tells 'The National'

Elwin Mandowa,
The sudden shortage of wheat, maize and other grains imported from Russia and Ukraine could spark civil unrest in Africa as food supply chains are tested again on the heels of a global pandemic, the president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has said. In an exclusive interview with The National, Dr Akinwumi Adesina said there is a yawning gap… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank Group Vice Presidents and Director General on official visit to Botswana and Zimbabwe

Elwin Mandowa,
A senior leadership team from the African Development Bank Group has arrived in the southern African capital Gaborone, on the first leg of an official visit to Botswana and Zimbabwe. The delegation is led by Acting Vice President, Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Yacine D. Fal. It includes Prof. Kevin Chika Urama, Acting Chief Economist and Vice President for… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa: DJ Black Coffee hailed for winning first Grammy

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – South Africa’s DJ Black Coffee has been congratulated for winning his first Grammy award on Sunday. He is being hailed for winning the best dance/electronic music album category for his Subconsciously album. The Subconsciously album is the seventh studio album by the South African DJ and music producer. It was released on February 5, 2021, by Soulstic Music.… Read More
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