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The 20 most peaceful countries in Africa for 2021

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
– – The Institute for Economics and Peace has released the Global Peace Index for 2021. The index is a result of a study of 163 independent nations and territories around the world using several indicators. The indicators look at which countries are the most dangerous, as well as most peaceful to live in. A total of 23 indicators were… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Considering The Ending Of Nigeria: It Is EXIT Not “Secession” By Ndidi Uwechue

Elwin Mandowa,
When one looks at it, many of those benefiting, or hoping to benefit from Nigeria seem so very sure that no matter what, Nigeria is “indivisible and indissoluble”. However, those who understand the behaviour of victims of abuse, may see it all quite differently. What has happened in Nigeria can be explained by some simple illustrations. Let us take the… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank 2021 Annual Meetings: Investment in healthcare will help prepare for the next pandemic

Elwin Mandowa,
Africa’s ability to respond to future pandemics will depend on making investments in health and education, and governments must immediately intensify efforts to avoid further crisis. “Ebola was a signal,” John Nkengasong, head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, told participants in a virtual session on healthcare held during the African Development Bank’s 2021 Annual Meetings. “We… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank 2021 Annual Meetings: Members show support for plan to tackle Covid-19

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank Group’s shareholders have shown strong support for the Bank’s proposals to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, and this as the continent faces the possibility of a third wave of infection amid poor vaccine access. This emerged from the 56th Annual Meetings of the Bank Group. The three-day event, which ended on Friday, included the 47th meeting of… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Blacks, Republicans And Battle Over Voting By Chido Nwangwu

Elwin Mandowa,
The struggle and determination to maintain the right to vote and have fair access to the voting process remain a consistent struggle for many minorities in every part of the world. Unfortunately, since this remarkable year of 2021, here in the great United States, somewhat related struggles especially in the African-American community have entered a new phase to dismantle sophisticated,… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

The gift of queer and trans* Ghanaian activists

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , ,
– – On June 23rd, 2021, Rightify Ghana called attention to an exchange of letters between Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin and a certain Emmanuel Abankwah Kesse, who dubs himself a political activist. Dated May 28, 2021, Kesse’s letter to the Speaker of Parliament seeks to curtail efforts by various activist groups to ensure the release of… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

School in Nigeria to accept fees in cryptocurrencies

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – A school in the northern Nigeria city of Kano is now accepting cryptocurrency as a means of payment fees. Oxford Science Academy, a private school however said the digital money is not compulsory. The school’s head, Sabi’u Musa Haruna told BBC that the school parents of students had been consulted with many welcoming the decision. Nigeria is the… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

In Defense Of Andy Uba… Serves Heritage Bank Right! By Bayo Oluwasanmi

Elwin Mandowa,
Weep not for Heritage Bank. But cry your eyes out for the former Anambra Senator Andy Uba for the public affront and humiliation brought upon him by the ignorant staff of Heritage Bank who invaded his home to protest against non-payment of loans Uba took from Heritage Bank.  Nigerian banks are known for their notoriety. They are partners with thieves,… Read More
Africa Investments 

En Tunisie, Souk At-Tanmia libère le potentiel des entrepreneurs et renforce leur résilience face à la pandémie de Covid-19.

Elwin Mandowa,
Le regard tourné vers l’horizon, Sondos Bannouri est plongée dans ses pensées. Sur les hauteurs de la montagne de Bargou, elle contemple le tracé des collines de sa région natale, Siliana. Au nord-ouest de la Tunisie, ce site historique regorge de vestiges antiques, témoins de l’une des batailles puniques les plus importantes : celle qui a opposé le roi Syphax… Read More
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