More than two million Africans fought in World War I as soldiers. Their reward: more colonisation. Come World War II, they were forced to fight again, even though the war didn't concern them. The colonialists in the continent promised them freedom, should they fight. So more than a
The worst time to be a president is when you have to appear in parliament. This is because it gives the opposition MPs the opportunity to drill you before the watchful eyes of the public. You need to be a strong and dedicate president to leave such meetings with true
Tanzania's Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Tulia Ackson, has stated that they were not aware that 40 Members of Parliament (MPs) attended a capacity building seminar for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) over the weekend. The Seminar in question was convened with the objective of equipping the lawmakers with comprehensive
In America, the government has been accused of establishing a concentration camp system on the country's southern border. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the New York Representative tweeted, "This administration has established concentration camps on the southern border of the United States for immigrants, where they are being brutalized with
The dying wishes of our loved ones are often held in high esteem. On the African continent, there are superstitious connotations to such dying wishes too. It was a bizarre scene to some and while others saw it as part of the excitement of burying the elderly when an 89-year-old
Although nomads have used camels to travel through trade routes in the Moroccan and Arabian Deserts for thousands of years, animal activists have in the recent years come out to strongly condemn what they perceive to be it the commercialization of the practice for the benefit of tourism. PETA (People
His visit to Israel was one of a kind, people from different continents and creed ensured they made it down to Mount Precipice in Nazareth, the birthplace of Jesus. Only that this time, it was a man proclaiming that same Jesus who people really wanted to see or perhaps, experience
With bullets, Cameroonians answer the question of the importance of language in Africa. In the same way children lost their lives in Soweto South Africa chanting “Away with Afrikaans” on June 16 in 1976, Anglophone Cameroonians are fighting a staunch battle against the utilization of French in their daily lives.
The Nigerian government has issued a stern warning to Togo and Ghana over what it claims are 'xenophobic attacks' attacks of Nigerians in those countries. While addressing journalists in Abuja after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairlady of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), stated that
The Kingdom of eSwatini has placed an embargo on the importation of pigs from South Africa. The announcement was made today by the country’s director of veterinary and livestock services, Xolani Dlamini. She said the decision was made in the interests of the people of the kingdom as the
When you hear the name ‘Julius Malema’, one thing comes to mind – ‘Revolution!’ The Economic Freedom Fighters leader has become a face of modern-day revolution which he champions through parliament. The South African Pan-African activist and revolutionary leader again did what has become his expertise – speaking to inspire people. Julius
Today, 16th June, is Ugandan activist Dr. Stella Nyanzi's birthday. Dr. Nyanzi will be spending her birthday in jail. Today marks her 225th day in jail after she was charged with cyber harassment and offensive communication over a Facebook post in which she allegedly insulted President Museveni and
The world is sadly replete with horror stories and cases of blatant injustice on a daily basis. These stories are incensing, and the hope one carries is that someday, somehow, justice will prevail. And some atrocities are perpetrated in the name of "saving others" and it is this
A gorilla in a zoo in Kano, Northern Nigeria has been accused of 'swallowing' money from a zoological garden by sneaking into an office and carted away the money before swallowing it, a financial officer was quoted. The incident was said to have happened during the last Sallah
Who says Racism is dead? It is very much alive and well. Concerned Individuals on Facebook from all over the world were shocked by the audacity of an employee working the drive-thru window at a Mississippi restaurant. It was a bright day in Mississippi and two African American ladies decided
Major news sites and gossip blogs have shared details of the rather strange incident. According to sources and confirmation by The African Exponent correspondent, the couple were set to wed on June 9 and held their traditional wedding on June 8. The church wedding was scheduled to take place at
