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OP-ED Opinions 

The Truth Walks On Crutches Of Lies By Owei Lakemfa

Elwin Mandowa,
I CAME across a Cable News Network, CNN, interview with a man identified as the Ugandan Minister of Internal Affairs. It was anchored by the network’s North American Correspondent, Larry Madowo, who clearly was being threatened. Madowo, a Kenyan journalist who had also worked for the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, had to go into hiding in 2018 when he had… Read More
Africa Central Africa World 

DR Congo: 12 dead; over 4000 sick from toxic leak

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– – At least 12 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a result of toxic leak. The toxic substances were leaked from a diamond mine in neighboring Angola. About 4,500 people have also fallen sick as a result of the incident in the south of the Country. The country’s environment minister Eve Bazaiba said DR Congo… Read More
Africa Business South Africa Southern Africa World 

Protection of Personal Information Act: How will it impact SA’s payments landscape?

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– – The Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) came into full effect from 1 July 2021. The Act is the comprehensive data protection legislation that obliges organisations to lawfully process the personal information of data subjects (both natural and juristic persons) by applying specific principles and conditions. But how will it affect the payments space specifically? “As businesses… Read More
Africa East Africa Tourism World 

Sport has the power to boost conservation efforts in Kenya

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– – Kenya’s wildlife is amongst the richest and most diverse on the African continent. Each year, the country’s national parks attract millions of domestic and international tourists. Kenya is home to not only Africa’s big five, which includes lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, and black rhino but also to thousands of other species. The country is also where the world’s… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Quest for Federalism and Its Many Ironies By Azu Ishiekwene

Elwin Mandowa,
One month from now, Nigeria’s last batch of states created in 1996 to bring the total to 36, would turn 25 years old.  The last batch of six states – Ebonyi, Bayelsa, Nasarawa, Zamfara, Bauchi and Ekiti – was created by the military head of state, General Sani Abacha, on October 1, 1996.   Post-Abacha, agitation for more states has continued,… Read More
Africa Featured World 

G20 countries urged to urgently vaccinate the world’s small states

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– – Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has called on G20 members to urgently work with the Commonwealth and other partners, particularly the World Health Organization and World Trade Organization, to urgently put in place a robust plan to vaccinate the world’s 42 smallest states and shield them from COVID-19. Speaking at the annual Health20 Summit, she said: “As the pandemic… Read More
Africa Senegal West Africa World 

Akon’s $6bln futuristic city in Senegal under scrutiny after delays

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– – US hip hop star Akon has come under scrutiny after his promised futuristic city worth $6 billion to be built in his native Senegal is yet to start. A year ago he laid the first stone, with hopes of the project materializing in the coming years but people are beginning to have doubts how soon the megaproject will take… Read More
Africa Featured World 

Sierra Leonean activist launches second book for kids

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– – After the success of her first book, “Adama Loves Akara,” Vickie Remoe has written “A Print for Ami,” the second book in a children’s series that promotes African culture and early reading. While the first book focused on short /a/ vowel sounds, book two introduces young readers to short vowel /i/ with words like pins, shins, and tin.… Read More
Africa Investments 

Japan Credit Rating Agency reaffirms African Development Bank’s AAA rating with a stable outlook

Elwin Mandowa,
Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has affirmed the African Development Bank’s long-term rating at AAA with a stable outlook. The agency commended the African Development Bank for its strong member-country support, as evidenced by the seven general capital increases it has carried out to date. The report reflected on the institution’s financial structure, risk management and funding, noting that JCR… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Two Decades of U.S. Occupation of Afghanistan – Lessons Nigerians Can Learn By Ij Onuigbo

Elwin Mandowa,
August 30, 2021, marked the 20th year that United States (US) occupied Afghanistan in support of the global war on terrorism.  It is the longest war that U.S. has fought, and the end was inevitable.  As I watched Marine General, Kenneth McKenzie, CENTCOM (Central Command) commander, announce the completion of the mission, my heart filled up with bittersweet emotions; on… Read More
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