Burkina Faso, the West African country, is facing a dire state of emergency as it grapples with a rapidly escalating crisis. For the first time, Burkina Faso has topped the list of the world’s most neglected displacement crises, according to a report by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Burkina Faso has experienced a swift and Read More…
Amang Goes to the Village is a Model Children’s Story Amang, a goat whose adventures are classical animal idioms that express human experiences where a choice must be made between options, freedom, and subjugation. Due out May 27, Namse Udosen’s newest book is in the league of classic children’s stories. But this is common to Read More…
A European Investment Bank (EIB) delegation recently embarked on a week-long visit to Uganda to engage with key stakeholders and discuss potential investment opportunities in the country. Led by Edward Claessen, the Head of the EIB Regional Hub for Eastern Africa, the delegation aimed to explore avenues for collaboration and growth, supporting the European Union’s Read More…
The people of Somalia are facing an unprecedented displacement crisis, with over 1 million individuals forced to abandon their homes in a mere 130 days. A lethal combination of conflict, severe drought, and devastating floods has created a perfect storm, leaving countless families in despair. This tragic situation demands urgent attention from the international community Read More…
In a deeply disheartening turn of events, the World Health Organization (WHO) is facing severe backlash from numerous groups expressing their discontent over the reinstatement of two senior officials involved in what is being termed the largest sexual assault case in the organization’s history. Despite their failure to address credible reports of sexual assault adequately, Read More…
“In a disheartening recurrence, West Darfur’s capital, Geneina, became engulfed in another outbreak of violence over the weekend, merely hours after signing the Jeddah agreement. One that would have a temporary cease-fire for aid to flow to citizens. The situation within the city has swiftly deteriorated, resulting in the loss of life for at least Read More…
Witnesses to a Massacre (II): The Dead and the Injured “Something much more significant is being put to light… Both the killer and the killed are victims.”—Seymour Hersh. Steve Ogah continues his account of his visit to Owo town, Ondo State, Nigeria, in the aftermath of June 5, 2022, Pentecost Sunday terror attack at Read More…
The European colonization of Africa in the 19th century was a dark period that left a lasting legacy of exploitation and oppression. One of the most glaring examples of this exploitation is the vast collection of African artifacts in European museums. These museums acquired these artifacts during the colonial era through various means, including theft, Read More…
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) strongly condemns the violence in Geneina, West Darfur, which has caused the loss of at least 191 lives, including one of their community volunteers. The violence has led to the burning and destruction of dozens of settlements, and thousands of people have been displaced. The NRC office and guesthouse have Read More…
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The situation in Sudan is rapidly deteriorating, and foreign diplomats are acting with a sense of urgency to evacuate their embassies and citizens from the country. Full-scale military assaults are happening in the city of Khartoum, with jets bombing buildings to shreds, and the political conflict is exacerbating the suffering of the people of Sudan. Read More…
Canada has long been a hotbed for basketball talent, with several NBA players hailing from the Great White North. The Mid West Exhibition Series (MWES) is happy to provide a platform for these rising stars to showcase their skills and compete against other talented players. This annual event has become a staple in the Canadian Read More…
Spanish authorities, with the support of Europol, have arrested 50 people involved in the trafficking of large quantities of hashish and cocaine to the European Union via the African route. The investigation lasted one year and resulted in the seizure of five tonnes of hashish and two tonnes of cocaine. The operation was a significant Read More…
Early Saturday morning, a deadly conflict erupted in the country of Sudan between the paramilitary and army forces commanded by Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Dagalo has accused the Sudanese army of initiating the conflict. Meanwhile, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, commander of the nation’s army, has disputed Dagalo’s claims Read More…
A true account of the deadly terrorist attack at the Owo Church in Nigeria Steve Ogah visited Owo, Ondo state, in the aftermath of the Pentecost Sunday terror attack of June 5, 2022. Church services have now resumed in the parish after a long break that lasted 10 months. To commemorate the reopening of the Read More…
Fans to Participate in Burna Boy’s 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi® “for the first time ever, fans have the opportunity of a lifetime to be a part of the performance and can visit the @PepsiGlobal TikTok channel for more information.” A recent media document by the Union of European Football Read More…
Today, April 7, marks another sombre anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. This tragic event left an estimated 500,000 to 662,000 Tutsi dead and tens of thousands that were injured, raped, and displaced. It is important to reflect on the causes of the genocide, its consequences, and the state of the Read More…
Announcing the 2023 African Writers Awards The grand prize for this award is $500, an Amazon ebook publishing contract, and a scholarship We are excited to announce three writing awards for African writers, organised by Writers Space Africa (WSA). These awards offer a fantastic opportunity for writers to showcase their talent and creativity while inspiring Read More…
If America and the rest of the world were to convert Africa’s debt into their own currency or gold, it would have significant implications for both Africa and the global economy. Firstly, it is important to understand the current state of Africa’s debt. Many African countries are heavily indebted to international organizations such as the Read More…
Today, Vice President Kamala Harris announced initiatives to strengthen the United States’ partnership with Ghana and promote regional security. The two nations share a strong bilateral relationship rooted in historical, cultural, and economic ties and shared democratic values. As part of the Vice President’s visit to Accra, the White House announced U.S. plans to provide Read More…
Africa Owes $644.9 Billion USD In Bebt; It’s Time The IMF And World Bank Cancelled All Of It The African continent has been facing a crippling debt crisis for decades, and it’s high time that international financial institutions and wealthy nations take action to help African nations alleviate this burden. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), Read More…
By: Marine Olivesi, NRC OUAGADOUGOU, 21 March 2023. Over a million children in Burkina Faso are currently affected by school closures with 6,134 academic institutions shut as of February 2023, an increase of over 40 per cent since the end of the last school year. Nearly one out of four schools country-wide are now out of service Read More…
