The sale of oil is the root of corruption in Libya. The competition for oil contracts has led to bribery and the misuse of power by those in positions of authority. The…
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Who Owns Africa: Deep Dive Below the Surface
By Dr. Diana Rangaves, PharmD, RPh We all know that Africa is a continent with a rich history. But Who Owns Africa? This is a question that has been debated for centuries…
Nigeria issues new stance on oil thefts and piracy
The government of Nigeria has announced that it has taken significant steps to rid the country of oil theft and piracy. According to the navy, several illicit refining facilities, 17 wooden boats,…
Are We There Yet? Looking at South Africa’s Education system
It has been almost three decades since South Africa was declared a democratic state. Like many colonised states, the taste of independence brought a lot of euphoric moments. This moment marked new…
Heroic feats of the Nigerian government
The Nigerian government has always been criticised for its lack of transparency and accountability. However, there are heroic feats that the government has achieved that are often overshadowed by its shortcomings. One…
Rwanda: The Safe Haven for asylum seekers?
After the High Court in London ruled the UK government’s plan to send asylum seekers to an East African nation is legal, many people are wondering if Rwanda is the Safe Haven…
Greece urged to respect Turkey and Libya’s “sovereignty rights”
The United Nations representatives of Turkey and Libya have urged Greece to “respect the sovereignty rights” of the two countries, following Athens’ move to extend its territorial waters in the Mediterranean. In…
Who is Manu Chandaria? A Philanthropist you should know about
Manu Chandaria is a Kenyan-born, Gujarati-speaking Indian businessman and philanthropist. He is the chairman and CEO of the Comcraft Group, a conglomerate with interests in steel, engineering, chemicals, ventures, and real estate….
Meet the only black lawmaker elected to Italy’s conservative parliament
Meet Aboubakar Soumahoro – the only black lawmaker elected to Italy’s conservative parliament. Soumahoro is from Ivory Coast and used to be a shoe shiner. He is a great example of what…
Why glimpse of autocrats in the U.S.-Africa Summit
The White House National Security Council on Monday explained why President Joe Biden invited autocrats and human rights abusers to the U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit in Washington D.C. scheduled for December 13-15. “This…
Rwanda deploys more troops to Mozambique
The government of Rwanda is deploying more troops to Mozambique to help fight the terrorists who have been wreaking havoc in the country. This is in addition to the already existing support…
Janusz Walus: South Africa’s apartheid-era assassin, stabbed
Janusz Walus, who killed the charismatic anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993, was stabbed just before he was due to be freed on parole. The parole board’s decision to release him ignited…