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Africa Investments 

Burundi : signature de contrat pour la construction de la ligne de transport d’énergie Kamanyola-Bujumbura et du poste de Bujumbura, financée par la…

Elwin Mandowa,
Burundi : signature de contrat pour la construction de la ligne de transport d’énergie Kamanyola-Bujumbura et du poste de Bujumbura, financée par la Banque africaine de développement et l’Union européenne | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow <!– African Development Bank Group Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Sylvester Oromoni and Nigeria’s School System By Reuben Abati

Elwin Mandowa,
The death of Sylvester Oromoni, a JSS 2 Student of Dowen College in Lekki, Lagos under controversial circumstances, has understandably sparked outrage – with both parents and other concerned citizens expressing shock and anger. Sylvester Oromoni Jr’s death speaks to the failure of the Nigerian school system, the collapse of morals and the evil that has overtaken not just the… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

30 outstanding women in media to receive Africa Media Honours

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– – 30 outstanding African women are to receive Africa Media Honours for their impact in various fields of media communication across the continent. The Africa Media Honours is an event that Outstanding Women excelling and making a great impact in Media Communications in Africa. The 2021 edition of the The Africa Media Honours is focusing on “Progressive Portrayal”. In… Read More
Africa Featured West Africa World 

ATU Day: Child Online Africa calls for implementation of e-skills framework

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– – Child Online Africa and its partners have announced their commitment to African Telecommunications Union and ICT day celebration by calling for a comprehensive implementation of e-skills framework with all stakeholders involved. In a statement they said “Africa needs to catch up with the rest of the world in the uptake of 4IR technologies such as AI, Big Data… Read More
Africa Gambia West Africa World 

Gambia: Police tear gas opposition supporters protesting poll results

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Opposition supporters in The Gambia were dispersed with tear gas as they protest Saturday’s presidential election results. The protesters had gathered outside the residence of opposition leader Ousainou Darboe. Darboe is rejecting the election results after the electoral commission declared incumbent President, Adama Barrow as winner. Barrow obtained around 53% of the vote against 28% for Darboe, the main opposition… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Avoiding The Ogoni Tragedy In Idumuje-Ugboko, By Owei Lakemfa

Elwin Mandowa,
I was close to the environmentalist and writer, Ken Saro-Wiwa. We often dicussed the Niger Delta and environmental  pollution. At a point, he was made the Spokesperson of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP. In this position, he campaigned vigorously against the destructive activities of transnational oil corporations in Ogoniland. At a point, whenever he issued… Read More
Africa Investments 

2021 AEC: Reforms, debt initiatives come under the spotlight as Africa enters ‘critical’ phase

Elwin Mandowa,
Participants at the 2021 African Economic Conference have urged countries to implement crucial governance and economic reforms to see the continent through a historic crisis brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. The conference brought together leading thinkers, development specialists and policymakers virtually and in Sal, Carbo Verde, to present their latest research on the challenges facing the continent, including mounting… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Commercial drivers begin strike over high fuel prices

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– – There are chaotic scenes in parts of Ghana as commercial drivers begin an indefinite strike. The Coalition of Commercial Transport Owners declared the nationwide strike as part of measures to compel the government to scrap some taxes on fuel to enable reduction at the pumps. According to the Coalition, the government for the past two weeks has failed… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Governor Sanwo-Olu’s Invitation To Youths For Walk Of Shame, By Bayo Oluwasanmi

Elwin Mandowa,
What defines Nigerian politics is death of shame. Nigerian politicians feel they can lie about everything, say anything even when Nigerians can easily see their falsehood. Our politicians are steadfastly, almost impressively impervious to shame. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu cherry picked 11 out of the 32 recommendations of the reports of the judicial panel he set up to investigate… Read More
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