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Flood Forecasting and Early Warning in West Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Webinar on Flood Forecasting and Early Warning in West Africa Who: African Development Bank’s Clim-Dev Africa Special Fund (CDSF) When: 19 November 2020, 09:00 GMT   Where: Virtual. Please register here The African Development Bank’s Clim-Dev Africa Special Fund (CDSF) invites you to a webinar to discuss the opportunities and constraints around improved flood forecasting and early warning systems in… Read More
Africa World 

Joe Biden secures major wins and now on the brink of White House

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– – Joe Biden won the battleground prizes of Michigan and Wisconsin on Wednesday, reclaiming a key part of the “blue wall” that slipped away from Democrats four years ago and dramatically narrowing President Donald Trump’s pathway to reelection. A full day after Election Day, neither candidate had cleared the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House.… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

ICC probes EndSARS crackdown in Nigeria

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– – The International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating the recent crackdown on EndSARS protesters in Nigeria. The Nigerian military is accused of opening fire on peaceful protesters who hit the streets against police brutalities. According to Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari some 51 civilians, 11 police officers and seven soldiers were killed during the riots. Both the police and military… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Gambian-American Samba Baldeh elected US lawmaker in Wisconsin

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– – Gambian-American Samba Baldeh is set to become the first Muslim in Wisconsin State Legislature after victory in the 48th assembly district election in USA. Samba Baldeh, a democrat beat Samuel Anderson from the Republican Party in the 48th Assembly District election. After his landslide victory in the election of the 48 district, Samba told Madison 365 website that… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank, Africa Investment Forum Founding partners, announce postponement of the Africa Investment Forum to 2021

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group and the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) founding partners have approved  the postponement of  the 2020 Africa Investment Forum to 2021, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The annual three-day investment marketplace was initially scheduled for November 2020 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The decision follows a careful evaluation of the impact… Read More
Africa Featured World 

Winner of US election remains unclear as vote counting continues

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– – The fate of the United States presidency hung in the balance Wednesday morning, as President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden battled for three familiar battleground states — Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania — that could prove crucial in determining who wins the White House. It was unclear when or how quickly a winner could be determined. A… Read More
Africa World 

Here are the 100 Most Influential Young Africans for 2020

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– – Leading PR & Rating firm, Avance Media and Africa Youth Awards have announced the 5th annual publication of the 100 Most Influential Young Africans list for 2020 curated to recognise young Africans for their outstanding contributions towards the development of Africa in diverse fields. With a record 49 females and 51 males represented from 29 African countries, the… Read More
Africa Featured West Africa World 

Nigerian-American Esther Agbaje wins US State Assembly seat

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– – Nigerian-American Esther Agbaje has won election into the Minnesota House of Representatives in Tuesday’s US general elections. The 35-year-old won her election on the ticket of the US Democratic Party and will represent District 59B in the 134-member House. Agbaje defeated her closest rival Alan Shilepsky of the Republican Party. She is daughter of Nigerian immigrants and was… Read More
Africa Investments 

La Banque africaine de développement mobilise près de 118 millions d’euros pour renforcer la riposte sanitaire du Maroc face à la pandémie de Covid-19

Elwin Mandowa,
Le Conseil d’administration de la Banque africaine de développement a approuvé, mardi 03 novembre, un financement additionnel de près de 118 millions d’euros au programme d’appui à l’amélioration de la protection sociale mis en œuvre au Maroc (PAAPS-FA Covid-19). Ce financement, qui a pour objectif de renforcer la riposte du Royaume face à la pandémie de Covid-19, constitue une extension du… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Don’t Fix Social Media, Fix The Government By Ibrahim B. Anoba

Elwin Mandowa,
The growing calls for the regulation of social media platforms in Nigeria by the country’s politicians are absurd and a misplaced priority. Rather than reduce hate speech and fake news as the policy proponents hope, it would only give the government needless powers to determine the extent to which Nigerians enjoy their God-given freedom of expression. Moreover, there are more… Read More
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