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Africa Investments 

Compact: African Development Bank and IFC Partner to Advance Economic Development in Lusophone African countries

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, on Wednesday signed a partnership agreement admitting IFC as the first institutional partner to the Development Finance Compact for Portuguese-Speaking Countries of Africa, or the Lusophone Compact. The agreement was signed by African Development Bank Vice President for Corporate Services and Human Resources and Chair of the… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

An Open Memorandum To Buhari On What Restructuring Means (To Indigenous Peoples) – Revisited By Ndidi Uwechue

Elwin Mandowa,
At this time of intolerable insecurity including genocide for land grab, plus countrywide economic woes and the mass exodus of Nigerians fleeing the country, it is necessary to revisit the 16th November 2018 “An Open Memorandum To President Muhammadu Buhari On Behalf Of The Lower Niger Congress And Its MNN Alliance Partners, In Response To The Restructuring Queries Raised In… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Ruling party MPs overturn decision to reject 2022 budget

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – Lawmakers from Ghana’s ruling party have overturned a decision by the minority to reject the country’s 2022 budget and economic policy statement. Last Friday, a one-sided minority with a total of 137 members voted to reject the budget after the majority MPs staged a walkout. The majority MPs were protesting the failure of the speaker Alban Bagbin to … Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

RE: Unquestionable Powers Of State Judicial Panels To Indict Military And Police Officers By Femi Falana

Elwin Mandowa,
As a sequel to the #endsars protests last year the National Economic Council advised all State Governments to institute judicial commissions of Enquiry to probe allegations of police brutality in the country. Based on the advice the Federal Government and 28 State Governors set up judicial commissions of inquiry to probe sundry allegations of police brutality under the applicable Tribunal… Read More
Africa Investments 

Mozambique conference calls for revival of fishing communities

Elwin Mandowa,
African leaders and policymakers have called for strategies to harness the potential of the blue economy to achieve sustainable development. The call came at a high-level conference hosted by the Government of Mozambique on 18 and 19 November in the City of Vilanculos. The theme was Investing in Ocean Health is Securing the Planet’s Future. Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi hosted… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Guinea: Ex-leader Alpha Conde released, moved to wife’s home

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – Guinea’s deposed president, Alpha Conde has been released by the ruling military junta after weeks of calls by the international community for that to be done. Mr. Conde is now reported by the soldiers to have been moved to his wife’s home in the capital Conakry. The ruling junta, the National Rally Committee for Development (CNRD), said in… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Timothy Adegoke’s Murder: Oriyomi Hamzat One Man Crusade For Justice By Bayo Oluwasanmi

Elwin Mandowa,
Since Timothy Adegoke was mysteriously butchered in Room 305 at Hilton Hotel and Resorts Ile-Ife, Oriyomi Hamzat has been on the hunt to track down his killer(s). Hamzat, ace broadcaster, social activist, and  crusader extraordinaire for justice is the owner of the popular and influential radio station Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Ibadan. Hamzat’s detailed daily investigation and updates on the murder… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World Zambia 

Calls to lift ex-Zambian president’s immunity spark debates

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – Zambia’s investigative wings have started arresting political leaders in the former ruling Patriotic Front (PF) party, who are believed to have committed crimes, such as misappropriation of funds, attempted murder and others. Among those arrested in November are former Defence Minister, Davis Chama, for attempted murder of a member of the now ruling United Party for National Development… Read More
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