If fighting corruption makes Magufuli a mad dictator, Africa needs more mad dictators at the helm.
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With the recent attacks on Cameron for his decisive role in the intervention, Clinton should not be spared from scrutiny over her role in Libya.
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The number of people who have fled South Sudan because of the country's civil war has passed the one million mark, the UN refugee agency says.
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Is DR Congo Jogging Up for Another Civil War?
For many Congolese opposition parties, ousting President Joseph Kabila in the forthcoming Democratic Republic of Congo election in December is a fight to finish.
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Exposed: David Cameron Ultimately Responsible for Libyan Collapse
Britain’s military intervention in Libya, ordered by former Prime Minister David Cameron, relied on erroneous assumptions and an incomplete understanding of the country and the situation.
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The African Female Army Which Fought the French Colonialists Should inspire All Women
To the modern African woman, this elite group of soldiers is a reminder that no matter what anyone says, an African woman is strong and can play protector and provider just as well as men can.
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The hypocrisy exhibited in Iraq is a good lesson for Africa, which was played in the same manner in the case of Libya.
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Buhari apologises for Obama speech plagiarism at Anti-Graft Campaign Launch.
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The success of Ghanaian industrialisation would have further cemented the fact that African countries did not necessaril...
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Many clubs broke the bank to sign players in a bid to strengthen their squads, even as many records were smashed. Intere...
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Why the Protest Against President Mugabe?
Since President Robert Mugabe rode to power in 1987, there have been no love lost between him and anti-government protesters who are demonstrating against President Mugabe as the country’s economy deepens in recent weeks
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Could This be the Rise of a Dictatorial President Magufuli?
Most citizens are now afraid of freely expressing themselves on the social media after a serial prosecution of some people in the country for allegedly insulting President Magufuli.
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Meet Dr Isatou Touray, Gambia’s First Ever Female Presidential Candidate.
She’s Dr Isatou Touray, the first female Presidential candidate who has decided to contest against President Jammeh who has been in power since 1994.
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European Companies, Shell, Puma, Vitol and Trafigura, Dumping Toxic Fuel in Africa
Public Eye says if governments tighten the screws and lower their specifications, they could prevent 25,000 premature deaths in 2030 and around 100,000 in 2050.
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The Europeans even disrespected her humanity to the extent of displaying her brain, skeleton and sexual organs in a Pari...
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President Mugabe stands for the downtrodden African countries on the international stage. He is the voice of the voicele...
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History of European Adventures in Africa is not African History
“Africa will write its own history, and it will be, to the north and to the south of the Sahara, a history of glory and dignity” – Patrice Lumumba.
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How Africa’s Richest Man Lost $3.7BN in a Day
On Monday, Africa’s richest man lost $3.7 billion of his wealth as the Naira toppled on its first day of trading without a peg to the US dollar.
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Mugabe, Museveni and Others: Dictators and Enemies of Africa, not Pan Africanists
Do not be fooled by empty speeches against America and her friends on the United Nations stage, ruthless African dictators are not Pan-Africanists.
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Thomas Sankara’s Legacy: Feats He Achieved in Just 4 Years as President of Burkina Faso
Thomas Sankara
Thomas Sankara was a man ahead of his own time. He was a forward thinking leader and no wonder his ideas seem even more relevant with time.
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Nelson Mandela’s Group of Elders Should Handle African Politics With Caution
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“Let us call them Global Elders, not because of their age but because ...
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Sun, Sep 11, 2016
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Can Nigeria’s ‘Change Begin's With Me’ Campaign Move Beyond Mere Rhetoric?
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The campaign is a throwback to President Buhari’s War Against Indiscip...
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Wed, Sep 14, 2016
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The Forgotten Army of African Heroes Who Fought for Europe in World War II
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More than half of the French army was made up of Africans but France o...
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Mon, Sep 12, 2016
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UNICEF has warned that about 70 million children could die in the next 15 years if the world does not close the developm...
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Health
World No Tobacco Day: WHO Calls for Plain Packaging to Deter Tobacco Smokers
As the world marks World No Tobacco Day, WHO has appealed to governments across the world to enact policies for plain packaging of tobacco products, to deter people from smoking.
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Foreign Policy
Leaked Pentagon Documents Show How USA Created and Help Fund ISIS
The United States is culpable and should take responsibility for the monster ISIS is.
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Science
World’s First: In Vitro Fertilization Last Hope to Save White Rhino
There are only three Northern White rhinos remaining in the world, and the only saving hope has solely been left to the works of science and technology, IVF, as the mammals are too old for natural propagation.
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ARTI Energy is providing light to villagers in Tanzania’s rural areas, helping users to save on kerosene and fees for ch...
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Innovation
Reporttaka: Mobile App That Could Rid Nairobi of Garbage
A mobile application, Reporttaka, is working towards a clean and healthy Nairobi by allowing users to share photos of uncollected garbage.
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Business development
Kenya’s Safaricom Launches Lady-Friendly App to Rival Uber
Kenya’s Safaricom has launched a competitive taxi app, which will offer exclusive services to ladies, and driven by ladies.
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Economy
Innovative Youths, Like Churchill Nanje, are Shaping Africa’s Digital Economy
While Africa could import technologies to resolve its development challenges, homemade solutions will help it achieve its goals faster. Churchill Nanje, a young tech engineer, is one example of an inventive African.
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The MMM people are wise too, they promise nothing.
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Economy
This is How Britain’s Vote to Leave the EU Would Affect African Economies
“We see the longer term impacts as a continuation of the relative decline of European powers’ influence on the continent that has been a feature of the past decade with increasingly diverse sources of investment from outside Africa,” Devlin notes.
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China
China’s Silent Donkey Skin Importation From Africa
In order to keep up with the production of the premium E’jiao tonic, 4 million donkey hides are needed annually.
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Naira
How the Recession Has Blown a Heavy Blow to Nigeria's Economy
Nigerians are feeling the pinch of recession; economic hardship and hunger is palpable among the citizenry.
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You might have booked a flight from these airports or probably visited them just once or twice but it’s possible you don’t know the capacity of these airports
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Served, Serviced and Pampered: How Female Sex Tourists are Exploiting African Men
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Older women from Europe and North America are now known to frequent Af...
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Wed, Jul 20, 2016
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Best Universities in Africa: Uganda’s Makerere Blasts Into the Top 5
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Coming at fourth, Makerere University of Uganda has been inducted into...
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Tue, Jul 12, 2016
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Ten Most Beautiful Hotels in Africa
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Top notch hotels are not just sited in London, New York City and Berli...
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Thu, Sep 15, 2016
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The Makoko Floating School is the wake-up call and indeed the world has noticed that something is cooking in the slums o...
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Foreign Aid
How Japan Intends to Support Africa to Be Self-Reliant
Japan has said it will continue to support Africa to become self-reliant through skills transfer programs, talent development initiatives and the provision of advanced technology to build high-quality infrastructure.
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Buhari
Everyone is Letting Everyone Down in Nigeria’s Economy
Now is the time to jumpstart the dysfunctional systems of co-operative action towards the betterment of Nigeria.
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Agriculture
How African Farmers Use Creativity to Cut Back on Banana Waste
Some innovative minds in Africa are using value-addition techniques to transform foods into viable products needed in the market, addressing the food waste problem.
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Africa’s positive narrative is best pushed by an African, who sees the glaring challenges, and instead of blaming the sy...
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Homes Expo
Passion Brings Profit If You Persist
I quit a well paying job in October 2011 with a vision; I saw a gap in the roofing industry in East Africa especially in the supply of affordable roofing materials. I knew I could bridge the gap by supplying quality affordable roofing materials.
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Rich
Lessons From Miloud Chaabi, the Goat-herder Who Died a Billionaire
He was the African definition of a self-made billionaire having come from very humble beginnings to becoming arguably the richest man in Morocco.
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Internet
Njeri Rionge, Founder of The Wananchi Group, Sets a Great Example for Kenyan Women Entrepreneurs
What keeps Njeri on top the business game is the fact that she remains disciplined and is passionate about her job. She puts consistency as one of factors that helps her open doors that seem impossible.
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The "Moroccan Exception" and the looming danger of radical Islam Undertow?
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Morocco is enjoying some sort of stability for the time being, given i...
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Sat, Sep 17, 2016
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South Africa Should Prioritize Indigenous Languages
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As a country, we need to create an environment that is conducive to ha...
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Mon, Sep 19, 2016
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Wardrobe Planning and How it Transcends to Life Planning
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I was a sleepwalker who was spontaneous and lived in the moment, nothi...
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Tue, Jul 12, 2016
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Is The Present Day Wealth Inequality, “Something Normal?”
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As the rich get richer, the poor get poorer. Is this acceptable?
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Tue, Sep 20, 2016
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The Plea to Open Our Minds
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So this is a plea for whomever reads this piece to not follow me, or p...
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Mon, Sep 19, 2016
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Clinton Cash: 4 Times Hillary Clinton and African Dictators Raped Africa
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The controversial documentary, Clinton Cash, is a reason to pause and ...
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Thu, Jul 28, 2016
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President John Magufuli is the True Leader Julius Nyerere Wished for Tanzania
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“To break the chains of poverty. That’s what he’s trying to do. Mwalim...
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Thu, Aug 4, 2016
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Does Africa Need Democracy for Economic Growth?
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Democracy is the equivalent of two wolves and one sheep making a decis...
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Mon, Aug 1, 2016
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Dear African Presidents, Social Media Platforms Are Not Your Enemies
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Why are some African governments fighting social media platforms when ...
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Mon, Aug 29, 2016
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The ICC’s Weak Legitimacy is Making Omar Al Bashir a Hero
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The faults of the ICC have made Omar al-Bashir a hero yet he should be...
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Tue, Aug 2, 2016
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Top 10 Cheapest African Countries to Live or Retire
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If you are planning on moving to one of the countries in Africa, this ...
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Thu, Aug 4, 2016
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Africa’s Least Liveable Cities
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This is not the time to be in denial, these five cities need to get to...
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Sun, Aug 21, 2016
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Paid to Rape: How Men in Southern Malawi are Being Hired to Sleep With Children
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Eric Aniva confessed to being a “hyena”, paid to have sex with young g...
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Fri, Jul 29, 2016
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Ghanaian Masterpieces: Ten Artworks You Won’t Believe Were Drawn by Pencil
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In Accra, Ghana lives a magician whose magic wand is a pencil.
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Sat, Aug 13, 2016
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White Citizens are Africans Too!
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If race defines being African, what makes the modern African better th...
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Fri, Aug 5, 2016
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More from The African Exponent
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Thomas Sankara's policies were oriented toward fighting corruption, reforestation, averting famine, and making education...
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Did you know that 2010-2020, is dedicated by AU as a period to advance gender equality under the name ‘African Women’s D...
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Wycliffe is currently working on opening an assembly plant either late this year of early 2017 in Nairobi. The Play Guru...
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In simpler terms, Africa’s undoing have been the leaders who are simply bad at their jobs.
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Meet African High-flyers: Besa Mumba (19) and Kalenga Kamwendo (21), Zambia’s Youngest Pilots
Culture & Life
It is not a coincidence that Besa and Kalenga’s words of inspiration have something to do with the skies.
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South African Schools Shamelessly Call Natural Afro-hair “Untidy” and “Unprofessional”
Culture & Life
It is bitter-sweet: on one hand, African ladies are now able to air their views with little fear but on the other hand, ...
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