More than 100 people were killed overnight in an explosion at an illegal oil refining depot on the border of Nigeria’s Rivers and Imo states, a local government official and an environmental group said on Saturday. “The fire outbreak occurred at an illegal bunkering site, and it affected over
The selling and trading in human organs has exponentially risen to become a source of wealth in many African jurisdictions. Of note recently, the story of a Ugandan young man who sold his kidney to India for cash has been widely debated in various public domains and social media. While
African economies are highly dependent on fossil fuels, which account for more than 80% of the continent’s energy mix. This dependence leaves African economies vulnerable to fluctuations in global oil and gas markets, and it also contributes to the continent’s high greenhouse gas emissions. We’ll talk about
The money transfer market in Somalia is one of the most advanced in the world, characterised by citizens both home and abroad transferring billions of dollars in remittances every year. The money transfer market has helped the local population to be able to send and receive money easily from their
The Critics Company – a group of young teenagers from northern Nigeria who started making sci-fi movies in 2016 have become a global sensation and attracted international recognition. Interestingly, in making their first sci-fi movie in 2016, the teenagers shot all the movie scenes from android mobile phones that they borrowed
He was a slave who managed to buy his freedom, remembered for his sterling work in freeing slaves, educating black Americans, and most respected for his religious education. John Berry Meachum is the founder of the oldest black church in Missouri. An African American businessman, pastor, and educator. Meachum was
Despite the fact that roughly one-fourth of Africa has access to internet connection, the continent has the largest potential to grow. According to Statista, countries like Kenya and Libya already have an internet penetration of about 85 percent, while Nigeria, Mauritius, and Seychelles are at more than 70 percent. The
It is not every day that someone can make a significant impact and leave a lasting legacy in the literary sphere in a short career, yet Mariama Bâ did just that. Some novelists often find themselves having to create, in excess, works for years to make a name of their
One would be vindicated in asserting that the legacies of colonialism have birthed a renewed scramble for Africa. This is apparent when one dissects the security situation in Mali and West Africa at large where real independence and sovereignty have largely been elusive because of the intrusive influence of external
Seven months after Senegalese protesters rallied against members of the LGBTQ+ community demanding that homosexuality be criminalized, lawmakers have updated the law tightening the already discriminatory legislation. While it is not illegal to be gay in Senegal, same-sex activities are punishable by up to five years of imprisonment. Protesters gathered
The environment is our responsibility to protect and clean for future generations, starting with our oceans. Oil and gas spills and leaks threaten this responsibility and test our resilience. The Aiteo Group has taken a leading role in ocean health, prioritizing early detection and awareness about oil-related incidence from tankers
Four years after her death, Lesotho’s former Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has been charged with the murder of his wife, Lipolelo Thabane. According to the police, Thabane (82) arranged a team of eight assassins to shoot and murder his wife on June 14, 2017. Statements report the job was
Just as the news of the Omicron Covid-19 variant spread around the world like wildfire, global north countries were quick to impose travel bans on countries from Southern Africa. The travel bans were imposed on the premise that the new variant ostensibly originates from Southern Africa, specifically South Africa. This
Traumatic brain injuries are among some of the most common life changing injuries and are truly devastating. That being said, if you or someone you loved was involved in a traumatic brain injury and live in the Indianapolis area, finding great Indianapolis TBI lawyers can help. What is a Traumatic
Denmark Vesey allegedly planned and almost executed the largest slave revolt in history. However, the story is shrouded in uncertainty. In 1767, an unnamed black infant was born into slavery in St. Thomas, a colony of Denmark. This infant would later be purchased by Captain Joseph Vesey, a Bermudian sea
If you've noticed that your business website run sluggishly, you might have wondered what you can do to improve it. You may have also wondered if it's even necessary to make the site run faster. After all, won't site visitors just wait for the
