A Sierra Leonean woman is on the cusp of something big. Sandra Musujusu, a student at the African University of Science and Technology in Abuja, Nigeria is reported to be developing an alternative treatment for a type of breast cancer that mainly affects women of African ancestry. The Nigerian Tribune
Philippe Kouhoun, a journalist from Cote d’Ivoire asked the French President, “How much are the G-20 countries ready to put in the envelope to save Africa?” It was a poorly framed question which reduced the continent to a basket case waiting for European saviours if it was to have
It has been a while but in my last blog post (Three Augusts), I alluded to the problems societies faced in regards to inequalities cut along race, gendered, religious, ethnic and many other lines. I then made the claim that with money you can eradicate your disease of not being
In a bid to be re-elected in 2011, Africa’s first female President signed an official contract with all Liberians through a solemn pledge consisting of twenty promises. As part of those 20 promises, these were Madam Sirleaf’s words to all Liberian voters during the campaign period in 2011:
Despite massive criticism, the government of Tanzania Tuesday said it will go ahead with its plans to build the long-delayed 2,100 megawatt hydroelectric plant in a World Heritage site. According to the government, the project at Stiegler’s Gorge in the UNESCO-designated Selous Game Reserve is vital to ease
Because one is expected to be a virgin on their wedding day, young women in Tunisia have resorted to having hymen reconstruction surgery to avoid been sent back to their parents after the wedding. According to BBC, young Tunisian women are tuning to hymenoplasty, a short procedure that promises to
Africa is home to the largest land animals including elephants, lions, and giraffes among others. There are, however, many other lesser-known animals that live in Africa, one of them being the wildebeests which attract tourists from across the globe. Here is the list of 10 amazing animals that roam around
"Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the Wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the Knowledge we have lost in information?" - T.S Elliot, 'The Rock', 1934 Another template for the exploitation of the African soil and soul The
The government of Angola confirmed for the first time on Monday that 74 year old President dos Santos, who has been leading the country for the last 38 years, is in Spain for treatment. Foreign Minister Georges Chikoti on a French radio interview admitted that dos Santos has been unwell
Is your startup dealing with a digital product or service available on the market right now? Is it for profit and registered? XL Africa, a five-month business acceleration program launched by the World Bank Group, is seeking to support 20 most promising digital start-ups from Sub-Saharan Africa. The 20 high-growth
Before we get into details about the pyramids of Sudan, we have to look into the events that brought about the pyramids to that part of Africa, in the first place. In the history dated about 800 BC to about 320 AD, the Nubian community, which is basically a mixture
54 out of 60 in the list of ministers and their deputies released by Congolese President Joseph Kabila on Tuesday are from his previous government and are in charge of key ministries including interior, justice, foreign affairs and mines. Only four from opposition were named as part of the power-sharing
Kenya’s preparation for the August general elections moved to the penultimate stage with the country’s parties holding primaries for the various elective posts. The primaries attracted thousands of aspirants and saw huge voter turnout never witnessed before. It was a testament both to the growth of democracy in
If you, like me, have been obsessed with The Crown series on Netflix, you will remember that momentous scene where then, Princess Elizabeth spent a few nights with the Duke of Edinburgh at Treetops Hotel during a safari trip in Kenya. It was during her stay there - where she
Youth unemployment is one of the most pressing issues affecting youth in Sub-Saharan Africa. Global population continues to increase. By 2050 it is estimated to stand at 9 billion with youth aged 15-24 averaging at 14 percent of this sum. Food and Agriculture Organizations (FAO) estimates that employment and entrepreneurial
In most of Africa of which Liberia is of no exception, education is most probably considered as the leading qualification for national leadership. Overtime, this mentality has proven false and futile. In some countries, even the most educated or academically qualified have failed miserably and performed dismally. Liberia is a
