africa

Victor Asemota: The problem with addiction to poverty

“Poverty was entrenched largely by mindset more than circumstance.”

“There are 5000 Nigerian sex workers in Mali” – FG

Most of them were trafficked with the promise of a better life in Europe.

It’s time for Africa: Announcing the fifth edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference

Has the time come for Africa to provide entertainment for the huge chunk of the world’s 7 billion people?

Ivory Coast: Protesting soldiers “seize three cities over unpaid salaries”

It’s unclear if the ex-soldiers have other motives. Reports say serving soldiers have broken ranks to join the mutiny.

The ‘useless’ book that won the biggest prize in Nigerian literature

I was fascinated because I grew up in the North, first Kano and then Jos, but I was discovering something new about the North in Abubakar’s book. There was lust and passion but above all, a clear-eyed exposition of what it means to be human and a woman and middle-aged in Northern Nigeria riven not just by religion but by religious crises.

About 9,000 refugee children “disappear” in Germany

Although most of those who disappeared are teenagers, 867 of them are under 13 years old.

Team Nigeria at Rio Olympics: The tale of a wobbling giant

Nigeria has become a synonym for mediocrity. Whether in governance, education or sports.

Nigeria makes top 10 emerging markets of the future list

The report says that construction and manufacturing will play an important role in driving the economies of these countries.

Ghana offers to help Liberia boost electricity supply

The Ghanaian president said his country had experience both in hydro and thermal electricity.

South Sudan executes two soldiers for killing couple

They were executed by firing squad.

Zimbabwe: “Robert Mugabe is destined to rule till he dies,” – Youth Leader

The youth leader said it is so written in the Bible.

In South Africa, first African plane on biofuel takes to the skies

The plane ran on a blend of biofuel made from tobacco and jet fuel.

Nigeria sinks lower in FIFA rankings, now 70th in the world

The Super Eagles were ranked 61st in June.

Drought: Over 1 million people at risk of starvation in Madagascar

Many have resorted to begging.

In photos: Morocco opens world’s largest concentrated solar plant

Morocco wants to reduce its dependence on fossil fuel.

Gambler goes on killing spree after losing money in casino

He wanted to borrow money to continue gambling.

Woman appears at own funeral, confronts “jealous” husband who paid $7000 to have her killed

“Sometimes [the] devil can come into someone to do something,” the husband said.

Facebook supports bid to “revamp healthcare system” in Africa

Health challenges in Africa may continue to worsen due to inadequate systems for prevention and care.