Guinea’s flag rises again in New York as diaspora leaders turn independence into call for civic ownership
By Mutiu Olawuyi NEW YORK — The red, yellow and green flag of Guinea rose over Bowling Green in Lower...
Africa
Beyond Infrastructure and Jobs: Experts Say Africa’s Development Story Needs a
Human Wellbeing Strategy
By Ridwan Oyenuga For decades, discussions about Africa's development have focused on infrastructure, trade, technology, education, and economic growth. Across...
US State Department dismantles birth tourism networks across 3 regions
The U.S. Department of State says it has shut down several birth tourism operations across West Africa, Europe and North...
President Weah hosts football legends in Africa at an event in Monrovia
The liberian President, George Weah, has hosted football legends in Africa at an event in Monrovia. This president disclosed this...
African Americans asked to reclaim their black identities
To commemorate the Black History Month, African Americans have been asked to reclaim their identities as black Christians and hold...
MCK: Threats Against Kenyan Journalists on Rise
Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has raised concern over the rising threats of violence and crimes against journalists in the...
ALA enlists MMC Chairman among 2021 awardees
The Muslim Media Corporation founder and chairman, Sheikh Musa Drammeh, has been enlisted among the recipients of the 2021 African...
Gambians react to 30 presidential candidates for December 2021 election
Some Gambians on social media have recently expressed their concerns over the number of presidential candidate in the country of...
Gambian Politics: Essa Faal throws his hat into the “crowded” ring!
For months, rumours have been swirling around that the TRRC Lead Counsel, Essa Faal, will join the political fray, but...
EDUPEACE | #EndSARS: The disaster of disinformation
The most populous African country with over 200 million people, Nigeria witnessed unusual moments of madness last week. The tragedy...
Africa CDC Director receives Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Goalkeeper Award for 2020
The Director of the African Union’s Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Africa CDC, Dr John Nkengasong, has been...
ECOWAS leaders urge African scientists to develop COVID-19 cure
ECOWAS leaders have urged African scientists to come together to develop COVID-19 cure Speaking to journalists shortly after arriving at...
Book Review by Taofeek Ògúnpérí: In One Nigerian Home by Ruth Olarewaju
SPREAD over a hundred and fifty nine pages, In One Nigerian Home by Ruth Olarewaju tells the coming-of-age story of...
No room for coal in Africa’s renewable future
WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, September 25, 2019/ -- African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina on Tuesday unveiled ambitious...
