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Sudan: Another coup as military dissolves civilian government

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
– – Sudan’s military on Monday dissolved the transitional civilian government after arresting political leaders following another coup. The soldiers led by Gen Abdel Fattah Burhan who had been heading a joint council with civilian leaders has now declared a state of emergency. He blamed the current military take-over on political infighting within the civilian government. Protesters earlier took to… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Truth and Half-Truth In The Conversation Between Nigerian Government and The Economist Magazine By Usman Okai Austin

Elwin Mandowa,
After reading the international magazine for several years, I began to regard the ‘Economist’ as a conscience of the world because of its serious and often well researched opinions on national and international issues. As an Accountant, I also have a strong pull towards its in-depth analysis of politics, economics and financial matters in the most elucidating manner.  The Economist… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

How I Made It Through Studying Law At Baze University By Osita Chidoka

Elwin Mandowa,
Yes, I have graduated with an LLB Second-Class Upper from Baze University. Tough journey. Imagine moving from the Federal Executive Council to the classroom with under-20s. I wore black trousers and a white shirt daily. I made an effort to enter the class before the lecturers, submitted assignments as and due dates. It was humbling, but it brought order to… Read More
Africa Ghana Rwanda West Africa World 

Youth Connekt Africa Summit ends amid calls for youth-led solutions

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – Young Africans have called for more freedom and opportunities to propel the socio-economic growth of the continent as thousands of them took part in the2021 Youth Connekt Africa summit held in Ghana’s capital, Accra. The annual convening event connects youth from across the continent and beyond with policy influencers, political and industry leaders among others on accelerating youth… Read More
Africa Investments 

Africa Investment Forum: Projects worth $140 million on the table to boost vaccines and healthcare in West and East Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
Members of the Africa Investment Forum team showcased two projects during a virtual investor roundtable as the continent looks to boost its healthcare sector and attract much-needed investment in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The projects, jointly worth around $140 million and located in East and West Africa, were previewed for potential investors. The roundtable, held 21 October, is… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Nnamdi Kanu: A Trial Militarised By Ozodinukwe Okenwa

Elwin Mandowa,
The detained leader of the  Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, was brought to the Federal High Court in Abuja last Thursday, the 21st October, for his trial to continue before Justice Binta Nyako. He faced an amended enlarged seven counts bordering on terrorism and treasonable felony levelled against him by the Federal Government. The amended charges reportedly included… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

One Year After #EndSARS — But No Lessons Learnt, By Fredrick Nwabufo

Elwin Mandowa,
October 2020 is a watershed in Nigeria’s revolutionary history. It is a time that evokes courage, trepidation, solemnity, and despair. Nigerian consciences across divides mobilised and made demands on the government – to end police brutality – with the #EndSARS campaign. Regime power succumbed to people power – but sadly in the end, the citizens’ action was commandeered and miscarried.  … Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana’s president calls for tolerance over anti-LGBTQ+ bill debate

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has said that he expects tolerance from citizens as the country’s parliament prepares to debate an anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The bill which is being sponsored by some Members of Parliament has support of religious bodies and seeks to criminalize all same sex related activities including activism. Various human rights activists have expressed their displeasure at… Read More
Africa Investments 

Appel à communications – Forum de partage des innovations et des bonnes pratiques de résilience au Sahel

Elwin Mandowa,
Qui ? La Banque africaine de développement, l’Alliance Sahel, le Comité permanent inter-États de lutte contre la sécheresse au Sahel (CILSS), la Convention des Nations unies sur la lutte contre la désertification (UNCCD), la Stratégie intégrée des Nations unies pour le Sahel (SINUS) et le Programme alimentaire mondial (PAM). Quoi ? Appel à communication dans le cadre du prochain Forum de partage… Read More
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