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Dec 7, 20242 min read

Niger's Uranium Standoff: A Crossroads for Economic Sovereignty and Global Relations

Niger’s military junta has intensified its grip on the nation’s uranium industry, recently taking operational control of Somair, the...

The East African Community at 25: Milestones and Challenges

patrickonyekakogwu

Dec 7, 20242 min read

The East African Community at 25: Milestones and Challenges

The East African Community (EAC), a regional intergovernmental organization, marked its 25th anniversary this year. Established in 1999...

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Becomes Namibia’s First Female President

Wisdom C. Nwoga

Dec 6, 20242 min read

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Becomes Namibia’s First Female President

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Namibia is poised for a historic moment as Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah prepares to assume office as the country’s first female president on March

Mozambique Opposition Calls for New Protests as Post-Vote Tensions Escalate

Wisdom C. Nwoga

Dec 5, 20241 min read

Mozambique Opposition Calls for New Protests as Post-Vote Tensions Escalate

More than fifty days after Mozambique's election, the fight over the vote's coutcome has not subsided. On Monday, the opposition presidentia

Wisdom C. Nwoga

Dec 3, 20242 min read

Will Ghanaians Sell their Democracy?

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Vote buying in African politics is an insidious poison threatening the soul of governance. Will Ghanaians, resist the temptation to sell th

Zimbabwe farmers turn to maggot-Farming to survive the Climate Challenges

patrickonyekakogwu

Dec 2, 20242 min read

Zimbabwe farmers turn to maggot-Farming to survive the Climate Challenges

When experts first suggested maggot farming to farmers in Nyangambe, a drought-stricken region in southeastern Zimbabwe, the idea was met...

Namibian Opposition Rejects Election Outcome Amid Logistical Failures

Wisdom C. Nwoga

Dec 2, 20241 min read

Namibian Opposition Rejects Election Outcome Amid Logistical Failures

Panduleni Itula, a prominent opposition candidate in Namibia’s general election, declared on Saturday that his party would reject the electi

Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Wins Second Term as WTO Director

Wisdom C. Nwoga

Nov 30, 20241 min read

Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Wins Second Term as WTO Director

Nigerian economist, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, was unanimously reappointed on Friday for a second four-year term as Director-General of the World

Mali Detains Barrick Gold Employees Over $500 Million Tax Dispute

Wisdom C. Nwoga

Nov 30, 20241 min read

Mali Detains Barrick Gold Employees Over $500 Million Tax Dispute

Bamako, Mali - Four senior employees of Canada's Barrick Gold mining company have been detained in Mali and are awaiting trial, as the milit

Can Nigeria's Adoption of CNG Vehicles Reduce Fuel Imports and Pollution?

Wisdom C. Nwoga

Nov 28, 20242 min read

Can Nigeria's Adoption of CNG Vehicles Reduce Fuel Imports and Pollution?

Nigeria's government is promoting the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a sustainable and economical alternative to traditional fu

patrickonyekakogwu

Nov 28, 20242 min read

Kenyans March Against Gender Violence

Thousands of Kenyans took to the streets on Monday to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women....

The Alarming Shortage of Reconstructive Surgical Care in Sub-Saharan Africa

Wisdom C. Nwoga

Nov 27, 20242 min read

The Alarming Shortage of Reconstructive Surgical Care in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa is facing a severe shortage of reconstructive surgical care, a crisis that is having devastating consequences for million

Travis Obeng-Casper: Redefining Ghanaian Fashion Through Afro-Minimalism

Wisdom C. Nwoga

Nov 26, 20242 min read

Travis Obeng-Casper: Redefining Ghanaian Fashion Through Afro-Minimalism

Contemporary, minimalist, and authentic, Travis Obeng-Casper is reshaping the narrative of Ghanaian fashion.

Tanzanian Opposition Leader Freeman Mbowe Released on Bail Ahead of Local Elections

patrickonyekakogwu

Nov 24, 20242 min read

Tanzanian Opposition Leader Freeman Mbowe Released on Bail Ahead of Local Elections

Freeman Mbowe, leader of Tanzania's main opposition party Chadema, has been released on bail following his arrest on Friday, just days...

Kenya's Pokomo People Call for UK to Return Sacred Drum

Wisdom C. Nwoga

Nov 23, 20243 min read

Kenya's Pokomo People Call for UK to Return Sacred Drum

The Ngadji, a revered cultural artifact, symbolized unity and spiritual significance among the Pokomo people.

A Bridge to Heritage: Ghana Connects Diaspora Dots

Jennifer Lamptey

Nov 21, 20241 min read

A Bridge to Heritage: Ghana Connects Diaspora Dots

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The initiative aims to recognize and celebrate Ghana's diaspora heritage by granting citizenship, reaffirming the unbroken bonds between Gha

Burundi to Release Over 5,000 Prisoners to Ease Overcrowding

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Nov 20, 20242 min read

Burundi to Release Over 5,000 Prisoners to Ease Overcrowding

In a bold move to tackle prison overcrowding, Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has issued an ultimatum for the release of all...

Vandalism of Lumumba’s Mausoleum Sparks Concerns in Congo*

Wisdom C. Nwoga

Nov 20, 20242 min read

Vandalism of Lumumba’s Mausoleum Sparks Concerns in Congo*

The mausoleum of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s assassinated independence leader, has been vandalized, raising concerns about the safety of his re

Liberia Tackles Agricultural Data Challenges with FAO's Support

patrickonyekakogwu

Nov 19, 20242 min read

Liberia Tackles Agricultural Data Challenges with FAO's Support

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is stepping in to assist Liberia in addressing its pressing...

Abuja International Poetry Festival: A Focus on African culture in the digital age

Wisdom C. Nwoga

Nov 19, 20242 min read

Abuja International Poetry Festival: A Focus on African culture in the digital age

The inaugural Abuja International Poetry Festival lit up Nigeria’s capital last week, bringing poets, intellectuals, and cultural enthusiast