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AU, Ecowas condemned for keeping mute on crisis in Nigeria

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– – The African Union and West African regional bloc Ecowas have been condemned widely by many Africans for keeping silent on ongoing violence in Nigeria. Protesters in Nigeria have been demanding at end to police brutalities forcing the government to disband the notorious police unit called the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS). The government then replaced the disbanded unit… Read More
Africa Investments 

African and US development financiers reaffirm their commitment to attracting greater private sector capital to Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
The continent’s largest development finance institutions have emphasized that a sustained and collaborative approach among development partners to scale up project development activities, will boost the number of bankable projects attracting investor interest and contribute to closing the infrastructure finance gap in Africa. They spoke during a panel event to discuss their organizations’ role in post-COVID-19 environment, convened on October… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

[Video]: Nigerian soldiers shoot at unarmed #EndSARS protesters

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– – Nigerian soldiers on Tuesday reportedly opened fire on unarmed #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate, Lagos State. Local media reported that there have been deaths and several protesters sustaining injuries during the shootout. The state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had declared a 24-hour curfew following alleged violence that greeted the #EndSARS protest in the state. Some of the… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Several worshipers feared dead after church building collapses

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– – Dozens of worshippers are feared dead after an uncompleted church building collapsed at Akyem Batabi in Ghana’s Eastern Region. The incident which occurred on Tuesday afternoon has left members of the church trapped. Several members of the Church of Prosperity founded by Prophet Akoa Isaac have been trapped under the rubble. One dead body has been retrieved with others reportedly in critical condition. A… Read More
Africa Business East Africa World 

Ugandan entrepreneur makes mosquito-repelling soap

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– – A Ugandan female entrepreneur has developed a soap that is meant to repel mosquitoes. Joan Nalubega developed the organic soap as part of her contribution to fighting the spread of Malaria caused by Mosquito bites. The entrepreneur while growing up in an orphanage struggled with malaria, something that inspired her business idea. She told the BBC that “In… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Tanzania: Citizens to vote with driving licences, passports

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– – Tanzania’s electoral commission has announced that voters with missing identity cards can vote with their driving licences and passports. The electoral body said this will ensure that voters get the chance to exercise their democratic rights without limitation in next week’s general election. According to the commission the names of citizens voting with driving licenses and passports should… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Aluta And Generational Change One By Adeola Soetan

Elwin Mandowa,
* We made bonfires at the barricade during our time as youth protesters. * They now play music, make stages and invite artistes to play for them in a carnival-like environment attracting a massive crowd. * We were inspired to struggle based on our practical experience, locally and internationally, and our exposure to revolutionary ideas and historical events which we… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Nigeria: The Need For An Ideological Re-appraisal, Why The Protests Must Continue, By John O. A. Adedeji

Elwin Mandowa,
There are lots of issues that need to be addressed in Nigeria if we really want an egalitarian society. There are lots of evil being perpetrated in the nation. I always laugh when some misinformed people continue to say Nigeria is a giant of Africa. Yes, they may be right because Nigeria is giant in corruption, favouritism, nepotism, tribalism, non-challenge… Read More
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