All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers and their Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterparts exchanged blows during the presentation of the 2019 by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday. Trouble started after some APC lawmakers seized the placards which some of their PDP colleagues planned to use in protesting against the president. Some
The president of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, was named the African of the Year for 2018 by Forbes, being described as the "visionary." He graces the cover of the Forbes Africa Magazine, January edition. The award is a recognition of the leaders who have contributed to shaping the African
The property investment sector in Malta is on the rise especially among expatriates. This is largely due to the fact that there’s less red tape for investors to deal with, coupled with improved accessibility and favorable tax regulations. However, what has really drawn the attention of investors is the
A new research has indicated the obvious, that many Africans don't get the jobs they qualify for. The research was conducted by the ROAM (Ringier One Africa Media) Group. Most engage in their jobs just to escape hunger and unemployment. They basically bring no skill or relevant ones
President Yoweri Museveni has been in power since 1986 and by 26th next month, he would have ruled Uganda for 33 years. He has been on the corridor of power for a very long time and was involved in the uprising against historical Ugandan leaders like Idi Amin from 1971
The new strategy for Africa in essence, seeks to counter China's growing influence on the continent, as well as Russia's attempts to gain footholds in resource-rich, unstable countries, especially in East and Central Africa. The strategy will call for bolstering U.S. ties with countries deemed
For many decades, the prevalence of maternal mortality in Africa has remained puzzling for policy makers especially in rural communities where access to affordable health care is unavailable. According to UN report, there are 546 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in sub-Sahara Africa, with over 200,000 maternal
Abiy Ahmed has continued to make headlines since assuming office on the 2nd April 2018, as the 15th Prime Minister of Ethiopia. Surprisingly, the African leader has continued to make headlines for the right reasons. He recently appointed a female president and a gender-balanced cabinet with women making 50% of
Somali MPs have tabled a motion of impeachment against President Mohamed Farmaajo. The tabling was presided over by Speaker Mohamed Mursal. Farmaajo is accused of violating extradition laws in the Qalbi Dhagah case, abusing Presidential powers by signing secret agreements, violating federal principles and military as well as criminal laws.
The law in Zambia allows a president to run for a maximum of two terms, each consisting five years each. The Constitutional Court in the country has however given President Edgar Lungu the green light to run for a third term in the 2021 elections. The issue before the Constitutional
It was a long battle and it was fierce, but Diane Rwigara and her mother get the last laugh over Rwandan president, Paul Kagame. Diane Rwigara is the daughter of late business tycoon, Assinapol Rwigara - an 'ally turned enemy' of President Paul Kagame, who died under questionable
Earlier this week, we reported that the Burundi government released a strong worded statement to the African Union Commission (AUC) stating that the commission should not interfere in its internal politics. This was as a result of the AUC's statement where it condemned the actions of President Pierre
"Sports teaches you character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and lose-it teaches you about life." - Billie Jean King The National Basketball Association (NBA) has opened its first ever training facility in Africa called
Breaking into the consulting careers industry in Africa is doable and with the right research, company, and training; placement will not be hard to come by. Sole travel agents who work for themselves and have a private company take on all the responsibility that comes with consulting expenses for their
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has cautioned citizens not to take for granted or abuse the freedoms which he claims he gave to them when he became president a year ago. In a report by on the state owned Herald newspaper, Mnangagwa implored citizens to "entrench constitutionalism and promote democratic
Joana Ruvimbo Mamombe was born on 18th June, 1993 in Harare. She got her secondary education at Monte Cassino Girls High School where she graduated in 2011. She went on to bag a Bachelors Degree in Biotechnology from Chinhoyi University of Technology, where she was Gender Officer for the Zimbabwe
