West Africa: Ghana and Uganda Ban Grain and Food Exports
Global food protectionism is now in full swing. After India, some major EU food exporting nations like Hungary halted the…
Battle for control of Harare City Council rages on
Most of the country’s major cities have long resisted the ruling Zanu PF, but fractures within the opposition Movement for…
31 dead in Rivers church stampede, Police confirm
The Police Command in Rivers has confirmed the death of 31 persons in a stampede during an outreach programme organised…
Africa: UN Peacekeeping in Africa Is Working Better Than You Might Think
Media headlines often make it seem as if peacekeeping is not going well; they tend to highlight violence, displacement and…
10 facts to know about the Zondo Commission reports
“Such a link can represent an existential threat to our democracy,” says the Zondo Commission. “It is inconceivable that political…
Africa: Going Hungry or Going Green? a Critical Look At the ‘Green Revolution’ Project in Africa
Since the development of “miracle wheat” in 1954 by Norman Borlaug, the way in which international organisations support and invest…
Western Sahara diplomatic fight continues with Kabylia weaponised
There’s a new episode in the diplomatic match between Rabat and Algiers. The playing field: Saint Lucia, West Indies, 11-13…
Breaking: Ex-Imo governor, Ikedi Ohakim, pulls out of APC senatorial contest
Ikedi Ohakim A former governor of Imo state, Ikedi Ohakim, has withdrawn from the Imo North Senatorial district primary election…
Africa: The Plot Thickens As Champions League Final Nears
Fans are hoping that yet another contentious decision by the Confederation of African Football does not mar what should be…
The coming cocoa production slump
Ghana produced a record 1.4m tonnes of cocoa beans in the 2020/21 season. This year has been much tougher. “Last…
Breaking: Fresh crisis rocks APC-NWC over Adamu’s decisions on presidential primary, others
APC National chairman Senator Abdullahi Adamu Fresh crisis is currently browing in National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All…
Africa: Gambia Hosts 3rd Africa Continental Curriculum Conference
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education on 23rd May, 2022 hosted the opening of the Continental Curriculum Conference at…
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud may use port deals to reset relations with Ethiopia
After over a year of numerous delays, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud won the polls on 15 May. He will be seeking…
VIDEO: Student in viral s3x video releases another shot
A student of the Akwa Ibom State University simply identified as AL Gold whose private video went viral on social…
Africa: Our People Need us – Tangara Tells AU Summit On Humanitarian Matters
“Our people need us now more than ever as we continue to face what seems like a never-ending cycle of…
Heavy fighting between national army and M23 rebels
On 26 May, heavy fighting occurred between the Congolese army and the M23 rebels in the most sustained offensive since…
MCRP: World Bank technical support mission inspects Yobe projects
As part of the post insurgency projects, the World Bank Multi-Secroral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP) for Northeast (Yobe) Technical Support…
Africa: Higher Education and Training Hosts Worldskills South Africa Biennial National Competition, 7 to 10 June
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) will host the 4th WorldSkills South Africa (WSZA) Biennial National Competition at…
EXPLAINER Statutory delegates VS Ad Hoc delegates
In primary elections in Nigeria, some believe all power belongs to delegates and not God – they may not be…
Africa: No, You Can’t Cure Cancer With Diet and Supplements
“The devastating effects of chemotherapy MAY be irreversible, so the less chemo you’ve been through, the better.” This is the…