Nigerian ‘Unsung Hero’ Tapped for Major U.N. Award
October 5, 2017
A lawyer turned property developer in Borno state, Mr. Mustapha also took part in mediating between Boko Haram and the Nigerian government.
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Rwanda Jails Women’s Rights Activist After Presidential Bid
October 5, 2017
Later, she was disqualified from appearing on the ballot due to an alleged lack of signatures.
Famed Empire That Dealt in Racist Fake News Collapses in South Africa
September 28, 2017
Leaked Gupta emails later turned up allegedly faked letters, written in Nene’s name, related to the funding of the multimillion-rand locomotive procurement.
New Travel Ban Listing Important U.S. Ally Stumps Area Experts
September 28, 2017
The addition of Chad took that country’s government by surprise and bewildered analysts of Central Africa.
Trump Slights Africa in First Policy Speech to Leaders
September 28, 2017
He could also have mentioned major drives across the continent against polio which have cut down new cases to record lows.
Mandela Blamed for Leaving The Country to Whites
September 20, 2017
While Zimbabwe attempted a land reform program that gave land owned by whites to liberation war veterans and others, South Africa’s reform program was delayed for years.
A Nation Remembers The Steve Biko Legacy
September 20, 2017
He practiced what he preached with regards to self-reliance and led the establishment of several community projects which were aimed at improving the lives of the people.”
New Twist in Genocide Case on Behalf of Namibian Herero’s
September 20, 2017
It is thought some reached the US when the museum bought the private collection of a German anthropologist in the 1920s.
Corruption Returns with a Vengence in Ghana
September 14, 2017
Director Joseph Siew Agyepoing of the Jospong Group of companies has vigorously denied the Joy News findings of inflated contracts, calling them “grossly misleading and unfortunate to say the least” and demanding a retraction.
Thousands March For Change In TOGO and An End To Dynasty Rule
September 13, 2017
Gnassingbe’s offer to reintroduce a two-term limit was welcome, he said. But the opposition has rejected it because it would enable him to stay in power until 2030.
U.S.-Based Kenyan Scholars Spar Over Election Outcome
September 12, 2017
In a speech given in English, Mr Kenyatta called for the decision to be respected. But in comments to supporters made in Swahili, he denounced the judges as “wakora” (crooks) and claimed that their decision was the work of “whites” and “homosexuals”.
Tanzania Greenlights Hydrolelctric Plant In World Heritage Game Reserve
September 5, 2017
The Energy and Minerals Ministry said it expected construction of the power plant to be completed within three years.
African’s Floods Largely Unnoticed Despite Higher Death Toll
September 5, 2017
In addition to thousands of homes, local markets and government offices were badly affected by the flood, according to the state emergency agency.
Nigerian Leader, Ending 3 Month Hospital Stay, Returns with Fiery Speech
August 23, 2017
The separatists were “daring to question our collective existence as a nation. This is a step too far.”
Leaders Come Under Fire As Death Toll From Mudslide Tops 600
August 23, 2017
This week, a report by the authoritative Amnesty International was released, backing his concerns.