If you’ve attended a burial ceremony like the ones that take place in my home country Nigeria, you would marvel at the synergy of purpose, extravagance and display of wealth in the midst of poverty just to honor the dead by giving the late individual a ‘befitting’ burial. We
It’s absolutely integral that you strategically design tech operations for profitable forward growth. This seems a bit obvious, but here’s the thing: falling into a routine is tempting, desirable, and even worthwhile—if this is done correctly. However, bad routines will limit you from transitioning when you should.
Sudan has been on the United States terror list since 1993. The U.S. accused the country for sponsoring terrorist activities. From 1997 till date, the country has suffered harsh sanctions as a result of the listing. Following the ousting of its long-serving leader, Omar al-Bashir; the country believes it
Our bodies consist of around 60% water, and about 71% of the planet earth is entirely water. This shows how typically water is life. The importance of water in the human body is incomparable to anything else the body might need, of course except food. Experts recommend that you should
American congress members are in Ghana to mark the 400th anniversary of the first-enslaved Africans landing in America. The delegation includes House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Whip James Clyburn, Congressional Black Caucus chairwoman Karen Bass, and House representatives Barbara Lee and John Lewis. The delegation was welcomed on Sunday
The Big Five is the common wish list of wildlife tourists which include the Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino and Leopard. The tourist fascination with these is just but a glimpse to the special place these animals hold in Africa's cultural heritage. The Big Five are part of the
South Sudanese model Adut Akech and Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adichie are amongst the women highlighted in the upcoming issue of British Vogue that has been edited and curated by Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. A statement released on the joint page of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, @sussexroyal on
720 million people will be pushed into poverty by the climate crisis. Most of these people will be Africans. Over the past 100 years, temperatures across Africa have increased by an average of 0.5 – 2 degrees. The impact of this seemingly small change has been devastating. From extensive droughts
Rwandans are loving the idea that billionaire rapper, Jay-Z could have roots in Rwanda. The social media community could not hide their excitement at the prospects that the black American rapper could be a son of Africa’s rising sun, Rwanda. People have being reacting to lyrics of one of
Anthony Mutua, a graduate of Mombasa Polytechnic University College, had one invention in mind that he was sure would really turn things around. With an idea and a few materials, he got to work. The result: a shoe that you could charge your phone with. Mutua had developed an ultra-thin
The EU has suspended its migration control projects in Sudan amid fears that it may have aided violent security forces in the country responsible for repressing peaceful protesters. An EU spokesperson has confirmed to German news site DW that a German-led project that organizes the provision of training and equipment
Breastfeeding is described as "an unparalleled source of nutrition for newborns and infants, no matter where they are born," according to a global health expert. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 800,000 child deaths could be averted annually the majority being children under 6
Kenya has officially launched Africa's largest wind power generation plant in an effort to meet an ambitious goal of 100% green energy by 2020. The plant, known as the Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP), will generate around 310 megawatts of power to the national grid and will increase
About 18 months ago, the United States Secretary of Commerce released its report on an investigation titled “The effect of uranium Imports on the National Security and Establishment of the United States Nuclear Fuel Working Group.” In its report, it advised the government and military to immediately seize all agreements
George Bush is popular for his notorious Middle East wars and the discord he sowed in the region during his tenure as American President. Yet despite all his shenanigans, other scholars argue that he did more for Africa than Barack Obama who is of Kenyan descent. In 2001, the HIV/
The menace of the Al Shabaab terrorists is fast becoming an issue of impunity. How long can we allow this evil to continue in our continent while innocent lives are lost daily? Many regions across Africa have been under severe attacks from armed militants, but the Al Shabaab terrorists who
