“China equals Hitler” said the sign held up in the Zambian capital, Lusaka, by a protester opposed to Beijing’s tightening grip on the economy of the Southern African nation. The demonstrator, James Lukuku, who leads a small political party, was picked up by police and spent several hours in
It is no news that there is an age-long relationship between Brazil and the Yoruba Language. Yoruba is a language spoken across West Africa, it is the main language of the people from the Oyo Empire, and was exported to communities along the West African coast as far as Liberia,
Whether the officials and government authorities accept it or not, Chinese dealings in Africa are being viewed in a highly skeptical way. The truth is, the menace of falling into Chinese debt-trap is very real, and it is happening. Africa is slowly being tied to the yoke of Chinese debt.
Nigeria currently has a population of 197,012,226 people as of Friday, September 28, 2018, based on the latest United Nations estimates. The country is rich in almost everything, just name it - fertile land, manpower and mineral resources, etc. Even its position on the African continent gives it
It is surprising but it is true, and sadly so. Prof. Lumumba was sent back by Immigration officials shortly after he landed at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka aboard Kenya Airways with Flight Number KQ706. He was due to deliver a public lecturer on China-Africa relations on Saturday night
A gay teacher who publicly disclosed his sexuality in order to pre-empt a newspaper story that would have outed him has resigned after receiving death threats and intense pressure from parents. The severe backlash from the parents was too much to handle for him. Neal Hovelmeier, the deputy head of
One of the most common phenomena across the African continent is that of African leaders seeking medical treatment abroad. It is such a rare case to see an African president or prime minister getting medical treatment in their own countries (a notable exception is Nelson Mandela, who received treatment and
Africa has, time and again, proved that leaders are not mathematical constants whose characters are immutable and definite. There is almost always a story about the despotic tendencies of even the most progressive leaders in the continent. Kwame Nkrumah was labelled a "hero-turned-villain" while Thomas Sankara has on
The steps taken by the Zimbabwean Government to battle the recent Cholera outbreak in the country which has seen about 3,000 persons affected through Crowd Funding has attracted stern faces and wide criticism among citizens who have accused the government of embezzlement, saying they should be able to solve
It has been gathered that hospitalized Ugandan Legislator, Francis Zaake was barred by Military Police Men from flying out of the country to seek medical attention in India. The legislator has been hospitalized in a Ugandan Medical facility after sustaining injuries as a result of military detention two weeks ago.
When those in power are reluctant to the idea of alternative voices they suppress it with all their might. When power is deeply entrenched by those who possess it, they hardly entertain the idea of opposing forces. Ugandan Afrobeats star and lawmaker Bobi Wine has had to endure the wrath
Business is a fundamental aspect of human existence, and for Africa, business has been improving significantly. Investments have soared and opportunities are increasing as well. Business schools have been instrumental in this, and as such their role in society is of huge importance. Below are the best ten business schools
Mali has been hit with chronic political unrest and uncertainty, but as voters head to the polls on Sunday, they brim with hope that this will be put to an end. The economic conditions in the country have plummeted, and voters hope the election outcome will put a resolve to
Going to watch the FIFA World Cup in Russia is not a problem. However, it only becomes a problem when you use someone else's money while there are more pressing issues to resolve with that money. This is the scenario with the Kenyan Members of Parliament (MP) who
Frosty, delicate relations between Eritrea and Ethiopia over a border dispute have now come to an end, thanks to the valiant efforts of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki. A much-awaited peace agreement, which had seemingly appeared to be an impossible feat, was signed on Monday
Onyeka Onwenu, the renowned Nigerian songstress who was dubbed ‘The Elegant Stallion’ by the media after her 1982 debut album was one female musician who held her ground in the entertainment industry not only locally but on the World stage. She gained so much notoriety that the juju king himself,
