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Africa Madagascar World 

Madagascar says it foiled ‘plot to kill president’

Elwin Mandowa, , , ,
– – The government of Madagascar has said that it has foiled an attempt to assassinate President Andry Rajoelina. According to a statement from the attorney general the suspects were planning to “eliminate and neutralise” a number of people as well. Prosecutors say Malagasy citizens and other foreigners who were part of the plot have been arrested as part of… Read More
Africa Ivory Coast West Africa World 

Ivorian political rivals Ouattara and Gbagbo to meet

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– – The President of Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara is to hold a face to face meeting with his rival and predecessor Laurent Gbagbo on July 27, 2021. A presidential spokesperson who made the announcement on Wednesday said this will be the first for the two since Gbagbo’s return to Abidjan last month. Laurent Gbagbo had spent a decade in… Read More
Africa Mali West Africa World 

How Mali’s military leader escaped unharmed in knife attack

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– – Helped by his military instinct, the interim Mali President Assimi Goita escaped an attempt on his life this week in the capital Bamako. On Tuesday during Muslim prayers at a mosque, the special forces colonel who was sworn in as interim president was approached by some assailants trying to stab him in the neck. Security agents however overpowered… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Buhari’s Invitation To Anarchy And War, By Bayo Oluwasanmi

Elwin Mandowa,
Since dictator General Muhammadu Buhari aka The Aso Rock Butcher took over in 2015, the warning lights have been flashing red. In what seems like an open invitation to anarchy and war, he embarked on systemic and systematic nepotism, exclusion, and repression of non-Fulani ethnic groups.  He got rid of “federal character” in all federal appointments, institutions, ministries, corporations. He… Read More
Africa Investments 

Fashionomics Africa, Google train African fashion entrepreneurs in digital marketing strategies

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank’s Fashionomics Africa initiative and Google held a 2-hour virtual masterclass on using digital tools and social media for African fashion entrepreneurs. The online session, on 2 July, aimed to equip African fashion entrepreneurs with tools to plan and execute a digital marketing strategy; how to use social media and e-mail effectively; and creating a digital presence… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Tanzania’s opposition party leader Freeman Mbowe arrested

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– – Tanzania‘s main opposition party Chadema has said its leader, Freeman Mbowe and other members have been arrested. The arrest on Wednesday, according to the party took place ahead of a planned conference to demand constitutional reform. On Twitter the political party said Mbowe and 10 Chadema members were arrested in the northwestern port city of Mwanza. “We condemn… Read More
Africa Sports World Zambia 

Zambia’s Copper Queens beaten 10-3 in Olympic debut

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– – Zambia’s women football team, the Copper Queens on Wednesday lost 10-3 in their Olympic debut, to European champions the Netherlands. Zambia however did put up a fight at the Miyagi Stadium with their captain Barbra Banda scoring an impressive hat-trick. The Zambian team is ranked 104th in the world and are the only female team from Africa in… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Igboho In The Last 21 Hours, Struggle Methods And Why We Must Document History Properly By Adeyeye Olorunfemi

Elwin Mandowa,
“Hello Femi. I have been trying to reach Sowore. Tell him Igboho has just been arrested in Benin Republic. Let this be out as soon as possible please.” This was the call I received in the early hours of today, Tuesday, 20th July 2021 from an ally of Chief Sunday Adeyemo, a.k.a Sunday Igboho. It was exactly 1.14am, believed to… Read More
Africa Europe Football Sports World 

How the Euros shone a spotlight on where football is falling short

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – The European Championships is one of the most anticipated sporting events in the world. Europe’s elite come together in what becomes football’s showcase event aside from the world cup. This year, the Euros did not fail to provide plenty of action, but also managed to showcase some of the issues that are still rife in the sport. The… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Drawing a Parallel between Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo of Nigerian Air Force and Captain Scott O’Grady of US Air Force By Usman Okai Austin

Elwin Mandowa,
My aging brain still has a vivid memory of that fateful wet morning of June 3, 1992 when the news broke on CNN. The previous day, on June 2, 1992 to be precise, the Bosnian-Serb Army had shot down an F-16 fighter aircraft belonging to the United States Air Force (USAF) that was part of NATO Expedition Force that was… Read More
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