Obi, in Athens, says insecurity in Africa is linked to poverty, unemplo …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has said that the security challenges bedeviling Africa are directly linked to poverty, with over 50% of the population multi-dimensionally poor. Speaking at … Read more
Lindsay Barret: The soul that navigated oceans back to Africa – By Owei Lakemfa …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> I WAS part of an international trade union delegation to observe the potentially explosive 2002 Zimbabwean presidential election. It was like a contest between that country and the West, and Zimbabwe had denied visa to many observers. … Read more
Nigeria and the Scramble for Africa 2.0 – By Dakuku Peterside …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> “Scramble for Africa” historically refers to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when European powers colonised and divided the African continent, seeking political, economic, and strategic dominance. Africa was mercilessly exploited, and to date, the scars remain. With its … Read more
China and Africa should neither speak Latin nor Greek – By Owei Lakemfa …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THE on-going Triennial Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, FOCAC, holding in Beijing from September 4-6, 2024, raises a fundamental question: do both sides understand the language they speak? The theme: “Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Build High-Level China-Africa … Read more
FIFA Rankings: Super Falcons rated 36th best in the world …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Nigeria’s Super Falcons have retained their 36th position in the latest FIFA women’s world ranking released on Friday. The Super Falcons also continue to hold the top spot in Africa. Advertisement Randy Waldrum’s team had a disappointing performance at the … Read more
CAF: Exciting matches ahead as continental football begins this weekend …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The 2024/25 CAF interclub season commences this weekend, with exciting matches lined up for the preliminary rounds of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup. The first legs will take place from Friday to Sunday, with return legs scheduled for … Read more
Cryptocurrency Adoption in Africa: Trends and Growth …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Cryptocurrency is gradually becoming increasingly popular in Africa due to factors such as economic pressure, advancement in technology and the presence of the youth. The socio-economic system of the continent is quite complex and poses both risks and rewards for the world’s crypto market. … Read more
Akmodel MD, Abdulhakeem Odegade Appointed As West Africa Youth Ambassador …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Akmodel Group MD, Builder (Dr.) Abdulhakeem Odegade was recently appointed by The West Africa Youth Council in Cape Verde and bestowed a deserving honour as a West Africa Youth Ambassador. In an earlier letter sent to him on this, the council … Read more