Tag: Africa
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Pete Edochie Receives Honorary Doctorate at 76: A Lifetime of Achievements
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Veteran Nollywood icon, Pete Edochie, often referred to as Ebubedike, has achieved a remarkable milestone at the age of 76. On a recent Saturday, Pete was bestowed with an honorary Doctorate in Literature, Doctorate in Arts, and a prestigious lifetime achievement award by ISTM University in Togo. Representatives from the…
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Gabon Coup Effect: Rwanda and Cameroon Play Defense with Military Reshuffles
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In the aftermath of the recent military coup that ousted President Ali Bongo in Gabon, neighboring countries Rwanda and Cameroon have swiftly undertaken significant changes within their own military ranks. The coup, which sent shockwaves globally, led to condemnations from international bodies such as the United Nations and the African…
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Thomas Isidore Noël Sankara: The Revolutionary Leader of Burkina Faso
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Thomas Sankara, born on December 21, 1949, in Yako, French Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso), was a charismatic military officer, Marxist revolutionary, and Pan-Africanist. He rose to prominence as a transformative figure in Burkina Faso’s history, serving as its President from 1983 until his tragic assassination in 1987. Sankara’s visionary…
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Gabon Coup: From Contested Votes to Military Moves
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Gabon, a central African country known for its oil-rich resources, has been thrown into turmoil following a disputed presidential election, culminating in a military coup that has taken the nation by surprise. The election, which took place on Saturday, has led to widespread allegations of fraud and an abrupt power…
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EU’s 2023 Mission: Teaching Extremists a Thing or Two In Africa
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As per a recent report from a German newspaper, the European Union (EU) is currently in the process of planning a groundbreaking military-civilian mission set to take place in Africa by the end of 2023. The primary objective of this initiative is to counteract potential instability resulting from activities by…
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Sanctions On Niger: A Sharp Two-Edged Sword, Not Just ‘Aid’ ⚔️🇳🇪
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Burkina Faso’s Convoy: Rolling Through Hazards, Hurdles, and Heartfelt Gratitude to Reach Niger New development — approximately 300 trucks carrying essential supplies, including food, crossed the border from Burkina Faso into Niger, with a significant number reaching the capital city, Niamey, on Sunday21 August . This information was shared by a…
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Surrender and Uncertainty: Boko Haram’s Exodus Raises Hope and Raises Eyebrows
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Boko Haram’s Defections and the Looming Shadow of ISWAP For more than a decade, the extremist group Boko Haram has inflicted terror on northeastern Nigeria, causing widespread casualties, abducting schoolgirls, and employing suicide bombings. Recently, a significant development has taken place as thousands of Boko Haram fighters, accompanied by their…
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BRICS
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The Evolution of BRICS in Global Economics and Geopolitics BRICS, an acronym initially coined by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill in 2001, represents a powerful coalition of five rapidly growing economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Originally envisioned as investment hotspots, these nations have evolved into a formidable…