Remembering Nigeria's 'Mr Flag Man': A Year On Without a State Funeral
It's been a year since Taiwo Akinkunmi, the visionary designer of Nigeria's iconic green-white-green flag, passed away. Yet, despite promise
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Wisdom C. Nwoga
Aug 101 min read
Malawi's Political Puzzle: Can Chakwera Find the Right Alliance?
Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has cleared the first hurdle in his bid for re-election, securing the backing of his party, the Malawi C
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Wisdom C. Nwoga
Aug 91 min read
South Africa's Miss SA Pageant Embroiled in Citizenship Controversy
s reported earlier by The Daily Pointers, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber initiated the investigation following a request from the Miss
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patrickonyekakogwu
Aug 93 min read
Ghana receives $155m WB support to Restore Degraded Coastal Areas
According to a report by The Daily Pointers, Ghana has received a total of $155 million to help restore the country’s degraded coastal...
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Wisdom C. Nwoga
Aug 92 min read
African Union (AU) Leadership Race Heats Up: Four Prominent Politicians Vie for Top Job
The AU's leadership has significant implications for regional and global affairs, making this election a closely watched event. The next Com
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patrickonyekakogwu
Aug 81 min read
Nigeria Cracks Down on Protesters Waving Russian Flags Amid Economic Crisis
Nigerian police have arrested over 90 people at a protest against economic hardships, where demonstrators were seen waving Russian flags....
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Wisdom C. Nwoga
Aug 81 min read
Protests Against Corruption and Hardship in Kenya Erupt Again
Frustrated by systemic corruption, soaring unemployment, and rising living costs, young people in Kenya are planning a series of mass protes
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Wisdom C. Nwoga
Aug 81 min read
Rwanda Cracks Down on Places of Worship: Over 5,600 Churches Closed
the Rwandan government has launched a crackdown on churches and mosques, closing over 5,600 places of worship for failing to comply with hea
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patrickonyekakogwu
Aug 71 min read
Uganda's Star Athletes Withdraw from 5,000m Race at Paris Olympics
In a surprising turn of events, Uganda's top athletes Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo have pulled out of the 5,000m race at the Paris...
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Wisdom C. Nwoga
Aug 71 min read
SAPS Rescues 90 Ethiopian Nationals from Human Trafficking Ring
In a daring operation, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has rescued 90 undocumented Ethiopian nationals who were being held captive a
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Wisdom C. Nwoga
Aug 61 min read
Kenya's Chebet Shines at Paris Olympics
The Paris Olympics have been abuzz with excitement, and Kenya's talented athletes have been at the forefront of the action. In a thrilling d
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Wisdom C. Nwoga
Aug 61 min read
World Breastfeeding Week: Addressing the Exclusive Breastfeeding Gap in Sub-Saharan Africa
As the world commemorates World Breastfeeding Week this August, attention is drawn to the significance of mother's milk for the first six mo
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patrickonyekakogwu
Aug 52 min read
Burkina Faso Celebrates 64 Years of Independence
Today, August 5th, marks a significant milestone in the history of Burkina Faso, a West African nation that has come a long way since...
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Wisdom C. Nwoga
Aug 51 min read
Mali Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Ukraine
Mali has announced that it is cutting off diplomatic relations with Ukraine. The decision comes in the wake of a devastating attack on...
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Wisdom C. Nwoga
Aug 52 min read
The Need for Financial Inclusion in Rural Communities Across Africa
Financial Inclusion is the provision of affordable, convenient, and secure financial services to all individuals and businesses,...
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Wisdom C. Nwoga
Aug 42 min read
African Women Leadership: Spotlight on Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a shining star in African women leadership. She is a trailblazer who has shattered glass ceilings and paved the way f
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patrickonyekakogwu
Aug 41 min read
Nigeria Imposes Curfews Amid Death Cases at Protests
Nigeria has been rocked by violent protests, resulting in multiple deaths and prompting the government to impose 24-hour curfews in...
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Wisdom C. Nwoga
Aug 41 min read
Uganda Confirms Cases of Monkeypox Outbreak
The Ugandan Health Ministry has announced the country's first two confirmed cases of monkeypox (mpox), a viral disease that has been spreadi
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Wisdom C. Nwoga
Aug 31 min read
South Sudan Cracks Down on Protesters Amid Economic Crisis
The government of South Sudan has deployed security forces in the capital city of Juba after arresting over 30 protesters who were demonstra
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Wisdom C. Nwoga
Aug 32 min read
The Indomitable Spirit of Fela Kuti: A Legacy of Resistance and Hope
The African mind has a lot to contribute, not only to world understanding of the arts, but to an understanding of spiritualism. That is the
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