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Five Biggest Mistakes Of Online Gamblers
During the first year of the pandemic, the gambling industry experienced its strongest growth spurt so far. New websites seem to be springing up all the time, and the interest in slots and casino games is at its peak. Millions of people have discovered online gambling in recent years, and
ICC Judges Issue Arrest Warrant For Putin Over Ukraine War Crimes
Key Points * The ICC judges have issued out an arrest warrant for Russian president over alleged war crimes in Ukraine. * He is accused of unlawfully deporting thousands of Ukrainian children. * A warrant was also issued against Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova for the same war crime. * Russia refuses any wrongdoing and says
How Africa is Splitting into Two Separate Continents
Key Points • East Africa will likely separate from Africa in at least 5 million years. • Tectonic movement in the East African Rift System (EARS) is majorly responsible for this, as well as volcanoes and earthquakes in the region. • A new ocean will likely also emerge. Africa is on its way
Meet Johnnie Carson: The Man Tasked by President Biden to Win Back Africa for the United States
KEY POINTS * The United States hopes that the appointment would give them a leverage above China and Russia in Africa. * A seasoned diplomat, Johnnie Carson brings his many years of experience on-board US-Africa relations. * He has served as a United States ambassador and envoy to many African countries in the
AU Condemns Tunisia’s ‘Hate Speech’ Against Black African Migrants
KEY POINTS * The AU criticized Tunisia and advised it to refrain from racialized hate speech against migrants from other parts of the continent. * Tunisia arrested 300 migrants in a single week after an identity check based on ethnic profiling. * The AU Commission has summoned Tunisia's delegate for an
If Protest Makes You Uncomfortable, You’re on the Wrong Side of History
Kenyan Senator Gloria Orowbi was recently kicked out of a parliamentary session for making a bold statement in advocacy for free sanitary pads for schoolgirls and female prisoners. Think about the world's most significant demonstrations of protest in history. What made them effective and essentially changed the course
Top 10 African Countries with Best Electricity Access
A major problem stunting the development of African countries is the extensive lack of stable power supply, with some areas not even having access to electricity at all. According to “Tracking SDG7: The Energy Progress Report”, Sub-Saharan Africa collectively has 47% access to electricity. This is a huge impediment to
SA Rapper AKA Shot Dead In Durban Drive-by Shooting
In a sad development, the illustrious and popular South African rapper AKA, real name Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, was shot dead in an apparent drive-by shooting in Durban on Friday night. The rapper was aged 35. Police sources confirmed the tragic news of the rapper's death, saying that he
Critics Disagree with U.S. Ambassador Over Scramble for Africa
Speaking during a BBC Newsday radio program yesterday, the United States ambassador to the United Nations, Mrs. Linda Thomas-Greenfield noted that she doesn’t believe there is a scramble for Africa. However, in reaction to her comments, many critics have expressed a different view and they argue that there is
Investigating Widespread Corruption at Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport
The past week has seen numerous Ugandans storm social media to protest extortion and endemic corruption at the Entebbe Airport, some including video evidence of the staff soliciting bribes. The most recent case was that of an employee of the National Aviation Services (NAS) who reportedly received a bribe of
For the First Time in 60 Years, Women in Sierra Leone Can Own Land
According to the renowned American abolitionist, ― Sarah Moore Grimké, “An idea built the wall of separation between the sexes, and an idea will crumble it to dust.” In Sierra Leone, President Julius Maada Bio’s idea to pass a law allowing women in Sierra Leone to own land for the
Burna Boy Nominated for the 2023 Grammy Awards in Two Categories
Afrobeats megastar Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, has been nominated for the 2023 Grammy Awards in two categories. His sixth album, Love Damini, was a hit across the globe this year and has been shortlisted for the Best Global Music Album award. From the album, his song
Gross Lack of Commitment: South Africa’s President Criticizes International Donors
The president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, criticised international donors for making it difficult for poorer nations to access aid to fight climate change. According to a UN-backed report released Tuesday, developing countries and emerging economies need investments well beyond $2 trillion annually by 2030. Speaking at the ongoing COP27
President Ruto Exposes Details of China's $3bn Railway Project in Kenya after Years of Secrecy
In what supporters of President William Ruto have termed an act of transparency and good governance, the government of Kenya has fulfilled one of its campaign promises by making public the Chinese agreement for the $3b railway in the country. The documents of the massive Kenya project were made public
The Best Hospitals in Africa 2022
Africa has a reputation for having terrible healthcare facilities. While that may be true, Africa is also home to some of the best medical institutes. Some of these facilities have made history by pioneering life-changing procedures and conducting groundbreaking research. Below are ten of the best medical facilities on the