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En Mauritanie, un projet hydro-agricole soutenu par la Banque africaine de développement contribue à réduire la pauvreté et à renforcer l’…

Elwin Mandowa,
Y aller ? Ne pas y aller ? Entre le volant de son camion de transport et un lopin de terre agricole, Abdoul Seck était en plein doute. Finalement, il a choisi sa voie, l’agriculture, pour le plus grand bonheur de sa famille. « Avant le lancement du projet hydro-agricole, raconte-t-il, j’étais chauffeur professionnel, épuisé par les va-et-vient incessants entre Louboudou, mon village,… Read More
Africa Investments 

The Potential of African Jewellery Manufacturing

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Fashionomics Africa Webinar Series, Episode 7 Who: Gender, Women and Civil Society Department of the African Development Bank When: Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 12.00 to 14.00 GMT Where: Online via Zoom – Click here to register for free            The Gender, Women and Civil Society Department of the African Development Bank Group will host the seventh episode of the… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank, Global Center on Adaptation to host virtual Leaders’ Dialogue on the Africa Covid-Climate Emergency

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Leaders’ Dialogue on the Africa Covid-Climate Emergency Who: African Development Bank and Global Center on Adaptation When: 6 April 2021, 13.00-15.00 GMT / 15.00-17.00 CEST Where: Virtual – Live streaming The African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) will bring together African heads of state and government for a virtual Leaders’ Dialogue on the Africa Covid-Climate… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Oluwo On Tinubu’s Errand By Bayo Oluwasanmi

Elwin Mandowa,
Today, the word “bastard” is used as an insult, or to describe children born out of wedlock. My own definition of a bastard is someone who puts his or his paymaster’s selfish goals, vested interests, or personal ideologies above the needs of Yoruba people. Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, in his completely organic farm fresh bullshit while addressing… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Union welcomes DRC to African Peer Review Mechanism, urges other countries to join initiative

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Union (AU) has welcomed the Democratic Republic of Congo as the newest member of its African Peer Review Mechanism. This took place during the AU’s 30th Forum of Heads of State and Government on Thursday. The meeting included presentations on ongoing or imminent reviews of governance and other spheres in a number of countries, including Liberia, Sierra Leone,… Read More
Africa Investments 

AfCFTA: Free trade bloc can be a game changer for African people and business

Elwin Mandowa,
Exploring strategies to deepen private sector participation in the implementation African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was the highlight of a panel session during the 2021 WTO Aid-for-Trade Stocktaking meeting. The African Development Bank, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and International Trade Centre (ITC) organized the session held on Wednesday 24 March. “The success of the AfCFTA hinges on… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Tanzania’s new president sacks ports boss over $1.8m rot

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– – Tanzania’s new President Samia Suluhu Hassan has suspended the Director-General of the country’s ports authority. Deusdedit Kakoko has been suspended after an audit report showed an embezzlement of government funds at the state corporation. This is her first key decision of President Samia since assuming office after the death of John Magafuli. She has expressed concern that the ports authority had… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Obama’s Kenyan grandmother dies aged 99

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The Kenyan grandmother of former US President Barack Obama has died at the age of 99. Sarah Obama died on Monday morning at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu in Kenya. Her daughter, Marsat Obama confirmed her death, saying she had been admitted to the hospital over the weekend. Marsat Obama was quoted by local news outlet… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Short Note From The Alarmist To The UNILAG Management, By ‘Femi Adeyeye

Elwin Mandowa,
I am seized by this happenstance at the University of Lagos and it is my obligation as an active citizen to bring to the notice of other active citizens the situation at the University, especially what the scholars who are managing the University have invented as a solution. The “solution” after many months of academic stagnancy due to the COVID-19… Read More
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Nigerian man killed with body parts missing in Ghana

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– – Police in central part of Ghana are investigating the circumstances under which a Nigerian man was killed in a town called Kasoa. According to police officials the 30-year-old Nigerian popularly known as God’s power was murdered this month. Residents in the Gomoa Bantama community where he was found dead said he was staying with two other Nigerian friends.… Read More
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