In recent months, a lot has been said about how the Libya migrant crisis is a problem that reflects the moral failure in Europe. It's easy to blame Europe for not opening up it's borders to these Africans, however, what we need to ask is whether
Should a president appoint people he knows personally into ministerial positions in a country? Well, this is the bone of contention in Nigeria at the moment as citizens have been thrown into two sides. Those in support of the president say it is a good step in the right direction
When the Nigerian afro-music legend and activist, Fela Kuti said “Music is the weapon of the future”, this was what he meant. African musicians and artists are beginning to discover the power they possess and are using it right. Ethiopian rapper, Teddy Neguse is one of such artists. He is
In a recent interview after talks with his French counterpart, Ghana's president made a call for a transformation of the centuries old relationship between Africa and Europe. This he said was important in the continent's quest for achievement of self reliance and sustainable exploitation of it&
President John Magufuli of Tanzania has urged women in the country to set their ovaries free. The president made the remarks while trying to convince the women to bear more children and not conform to ideologies that promote birth control. According to Mr. Magufuli, the women need to bear more
Stories of voodoo, witchcraft, charms, amulets etc are very common in African football and VAR hasn't been able to verify that claim. There is no scientific justification for these claims but others believe in a world of superstition and the involvement in metaphysical powers. If someone holds a
I watched a Lithuanian couple win the World Wife-Carrying Championship for a second time in a row in the Finnish town of Sonkajarvi on Saturday. It was thrilling and captivating as men (husbands) slug their respective wives on the shoulder while overcoming obstacles on their way. To have such a
It is not a secret that Zimbabwe is in a shambolic state right now and public services have virtually collapsed. The country has been brought to the ground through mismanagement and unabated corruption. The country is mired in dire straits. The Rwandan president came out offering a piece of advice
It has been said that music is a weapon and a tool for revolution. At a time when everyone needs to find a voice and speak up against oppression, poverty and war; every support that can be gotten is needed. And it is worthwhile. People from different parts of the
Ebola is ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and amid this health crisis, the survivors are living to tell their stories to the world. One such story is that of Maurice Kakule Mutsunga who survived an Ebola attack. His survival story has now empowered him to dispel misinformation about
A Cameroonian soldier once requested to be painted white while on parade with German forces during WWI. Unfortunately for Zampa, his thick lips and dark eyes beaming through his masquerade posture betrayed him and surprised the German officer inspecting the brigade. Today, 'Zampaism' has taken a new form.
Zimbabwe O’ Zimbabwe! Africa is home to the bad leaders but it appears Zimbabwe has the worst crop the world has ever seen. After enduring the hardships and turbulence associated with the government of ex-president Mugabe, the country has had to endure a transition that saw power passed onto Mugabe’
International Journalist and writer, Kelvin J. Kelley who is known for his investigative journalism work especially in terrorism ravaged countries in Africa, has shared his discoveries on why women in Somalia tend to support terrorism in the country. According to him, Al-Shabaab's policies lead some Somali women to
There are 6,500 Ghanaian students receiving education in China. And as such, Ghana has the highest number of African students studying in China, according to the Chinese ambassador to Ghana, Wang Shiting. "Ghana is a middle-sized country in terms of its population, but the number of Ghanaians studying
Hinteregger Jurgen, the Austrian national deported from Malawi for being racist, has now fled Kenya after being grilled by detectives over accusations of racial abuse. Strabag International, the German company Jurgen worked for in Kenya until he took flight, confirmed that indeed the suspect has left for his home country.
Zimbabwean Parliamentarians are urging the government to revisit provisions in the Education Amendment Bill, particularly, clauses that seek to ban corporal punishment and the exclusion of pregnant pupils from school. Many of the legislators who support corporal punishment and exclusion of pregnant girls from school have argued that provisions such
