Category: AFRICA
The US Court Proceedings On Order Directing Discovery from CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY: A National Embarrassment
HE. Abubakar Atiku, Left and President Tinubu, Right I speak as a Nigerian. That it took…
GOVERNOR SOLUDO NAMES ANAMBRA INTERNATIONAL CARGO AIRPORT AFTER PROF CHINUA ACHEBE
By Paul Nwosu Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo (CFR) has renamed the Anambra International and Cargo Airport,…
No Going Back On Planned Indefinite Strike Starting On Oct. 3 – NLC Insists
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has declared that there is no going back on the planned…
PRESS STATEMENT; INDEFINITE NATIONWIDE STRIKE: CIVIL SOCIETY ACTIVISTS SET TO ENFORCE SIT- AT- HOME!
INDEFINITE NATIONWIDE STRIKE: CIVIL SOCIETY ACTIVISTS SET TO ENFORCE SIT- AT- HOME! …. Phantom Fuel Subsidy…
Police Say Sam Larry, Suspect in Mohbad’s Death Has Been Arrested
Sam Larry, left and Mohbad right By Kamil Opeyemi A music promoter and one of those…
Minister poisoned in Abuja, fights for life in hospital — Report
Caption: •Tourism Minister Lola Ade-John Nigeria’s Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, has been hospitalised in Abuja after…
Press Statement: ONLY THE CONSISTENT STRUGGLE OF THE WORKING MASSES CAN STOP TINUBU FROM INFLICTING MORE PAIN ON THE WORKING MASSES
Press StatementNLC/TUC OCTOBER STRIKE ACTION ONLY THE CONSISTENT STRUGGLE OF THE WORKING MASSES CAN STOP TINUBU…
Breaking: Kidnappers demand N60m ransom to release Benue Commissioner
By Emmanuel Antswen Makurdi: The unknown gunmen, who kidnapped the Benue Commissioner for Information, Culture and…
Burkina Faso’s military government says the country’s security and intelligence services foiled a coup attempt on Tuesday.
It alleged that some officers had planned to destabilise the country and throw it into chaos.…
Nigerian literary giant Wole Soyinka releases new novel in France
Nigerian author Wole Soyinka’s third novel, “Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth”,…
Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador
A protester holds a sign saying “goodbye France” at a rally in Niamey last month President…
WEST AFRICA PEOPLES ORGANISATION (WAPO) SUPPORT THE HISTORIC SIGNING OF LIPTAKO-GOURMA CHARTER IN BAMAKO
Philippe Toyo NOUDJENOUMEPresident – Coordinating Council
A year after the assassination of its leaders, South Africa’s Abahlali baseMjondolo continues to advance
Lindokuhle Mnguni, the chairperson of Abahlali baseMjondolo’s eKhenana commune, was killed in August last year, only…
Abahlali welcomes the SAHRC report on the water crisis in KwaZulu-Natal
Abahlali baseMjondolo press statement Abahlali welcomes the SAHRC report on the water crisis in KwaZulu-Natal Earlier…
Abahlali in solidarity with the people of Morocco and Libya
Abahlali baseMjondolo Press Statement Abahlali in solidarity with the people of Morocco and Libya A devastating…
FINAL DECLARATION OF THE SUPPORT MEETING FOR THE PEOPLE OF NIGER HELD IN COTONOU ON AUGUST 16, 2023
Considering the coup that took place in Niger on July 26, 2023 and that ousted from…
Period poverty: African women priced out of buying sanitary pads
By Esther Ogola, Gem O’Reilly & Favour Nunoo BBC News, Nairobi, London & Accra Women on…
What is the history of National Women’s Day in South Africa?
9 August is an important date for working-class women in South Africa, Africa and the world.…
The Network of Small-holder Farmers Group in Tanzania (MVIWATA) has set up and launched its first agroecological market centre in the Morogoro Region.
The Network of Small-holder Farmers Group in Tanzania (MVIWATA) has set up and launched its first…
“While Sassou NGuesso arrived in New York, ….
Sassou NGuesso “While Sassou NGuesso arrived in New York, where he will participate in the 78th…
Real reason I ordered Oyo traditional rulers to stand — Obasanjo opens up
Caption: •Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed reason he ordered traditional rulers in…
Towards Decolonizing Sub Saharan Africa
By Munir Daair The tragedy of Africa is that the African has not fully entered…
My first thoughts on the Presidential Elections Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) Verdict
Obiajunwa AmaLLB (Beds), LLM (Beds), PhD (Canter) Senior Lecturer in LawUniversity of DerbyEngland, United KingdomResearch Areas…
Babysitting France in Africa.
By Owei Lakemfa FRANCE is a problem. In Africa, it is a man-child fighting hard to…
Gabon Coup: Old Wine in New Bottle- No Trust in the Generals
Thousands of Gabonese have welcomed the recent military coup against the ousted president, Ali Bongo Ondimba.…
Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Zulu prince who roiled South African politics, dead at 95
South Africa’s leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Mangosuthu Buthelezi speaks to supporters ahead of…
France reportedly in talks with Niger for possible withdrawal of its troops
Discussions are under way for the ‘partial withdrawal’ of troops amid frayed ties following July 26…
A rough guide to foreign military bases in Africa
Foreign military intervention in Africa is controversial when it happens, and occasionally controversial when it doesn’t.…
Nigerian presidential election verdict: Court courting coup, anarchy as non-existent justice is quoted in verdict
Initial reaction to Nigerian presidential election verdict: Court courting coup, anarchy as non-existent justice is quoted…
TUC Backs Out Of NLC Warning Strike
There are strong indications that senior civil servants will not join the strike call by the…