You are here

Written by 

Founder and Managing editor of The Africa Global Village

Investments 

Singer and activist Youssou N’Dour, Zambia’s Minister of Health, African Development Bank Vice President headline call to build African solidarity…

Elwin Mandowa,
How can Africa build on the solidarity shown during the coronavirus pandemic to achieve the continent’s development goals in the post-COVID world? That was the question posed at a webinar hosted by the African Union’s Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC) and the African Development Bank’s Civil Society and Community Engagement Division to mark Africa Day 2020. Senegalese singer and… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Justice Dongban-mensem’s Delayed Appointment And The Need For A Check On Buhari’s Executive Powers By Peniela E. Akintujoye Esq.

Elwin Mandowa,
Of the three arms of government in our country, it would seem as if the Judiciary has been relegated to the background in the balance of power and its ability to regulate its own affairs.  Though unconstitutional, we have witnessed situations in the very recent past where the President purportedly single handedly suspended the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter… Read More
Investments 

Covid-19 : la Banque africaine de développement mobilise plus de 13 millions de dollars pour soutenir la zone CEMAC et la RD Congo

Elwin Mandowa,
Le Conseil d’administration de la Banque africaine de développement a accordé, le 2 juin à Abidjan, un financement de 13,55 millions de dollars américains pour soutenir la lutte contre la pandémie de la Covid-19 au sein de la Communauté économique et monétaire de l’Afrique centrale (CEMAC) et en République démocratique du Congo (RDC). L’appui financier de la Banque comprend un… Read More
Investments 

How fashion entrepreneurs can conquer COVID-19: Experts share tips at first Fashionomics Africa webinar

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank’s Fashionomics Africa initiative on Tuesday launched its first webinar series to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry. In total, 136 fashion entrepreneurs, digital innovators and creative minds joined the discussion. The theme of the first episode of the series was: “What does the COVID-19 disruption mean for Africa’s Fashion Market? Opportunities and… Read More
Investments 

Covid-19 : la Banque africaine de développement mobilise 180 millions d’euros pour soutenir la Tunisie dans sa réponse à la crise sanitaire

Elwin Mandowa,
Le Conseil d’administration de la Banque africaine de développement a approuvé, mercredi 3 juin à Abidjan, un prêt de 180 millions d’euros en faveur de la Tunisie pour financer le programme d’appui à la réponse au Covid-19 par l’inclusion sociale et l’emploi (PARISE). Le PARISE a pour objectif immédiat de renforcer la réponse sanitaire du pays et d’atténuer les impacts… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Dialoguing With Pan-Africanist Compatriots By Edwin Madunagu

Elwin Mandowa,
On April 21, 2020, and for a couple of days thereafter, my article, “Re-introducing the Lugano Report”, appeared in the media and on discussion platforms. The content of the piece is what the title indicates: a repeat introduction to readers, particularly from the Nigerian Left, of a book I had previously introduced under a different rubric. The earlier introduction of… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Terror In Northern Nigeria And Number One Family In A Bloody Kaduna By Jonathan Damilola Oladeji

Elwin Mandowa,
In the wake of killings in Southern Kaduna, Nigerians are engaging “black oppression” from a different angle. The number one family; Governor El-Rufai, his wife, and son have appeared in the eye of “social media” storms for some time now. The question of value to an African life is constantly brought to fore whenever their names make the rounds. This… Read More
Social media & sharing icons powered by UltimatelySocial