Chinese Envoy Urges Nigerian political parties to learn from the Communist party
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun, has advised Nigerian political parties to learn from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and prioritize the needs of Nigerians. “You have something to learn from China to move forward. It is not all rosy with China, we have our challenges. CCP has to fight with the people to […]
African unity: Kenya and Malawi renew bilateral ties, signs eight mutually beneficial agreements
Two African countries, Kenya and Malawi have on Thursday October 21st signed eight mutually beneficial agreements covering areas including political diplomacy, cooperative development and defense, geared towards socioeconomic progress. The signing which renews the bilateral relationship of the two countries saw the attendance of both President Uhuru Kenyatta and Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi as well […]
LGBTQ: Putin slams the West for teaching children to change their gender, calls it “crime against humanity”
Russian President, Vladimir Putin has slammed Western countries in a recent speech over their decision to teach children to believe that they can change their gender. The president who was speaking to the Valdai International Discussion Club in Sochi referred to the practice as “monstrous.” “(It is a) simply monstrous moment when children are pushed […]
Barbados removes Queen Elizabeth as head of state, elects Sandra Mason as first-ever president
Recall that, the current Barbadian Prime Minister, Mia Mottley who won the 2018 election with a landslide victory based mainly on a promise to break the British monarchy earlier hinted of the possible removal of the United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth as head of state, stating that, “the time has come to fully leave our colonial […]
Mozambican writer Paulina Chiziane wins $100,000 Camões literary award
Veteran Mozambican writer, Paulina Chiziane has made history as the first African woman to win the Camões literary Prize. As part of her reward, she will receive the $100,000 price tag. Reports indicated that, the 66-year-old who authored many stories and novels was selected by a unanimous decision for the prestigious price. “The jury unanimously […]
Ghanaian artist, Kwame Akoto-Bamfo’s work recalls the evil of slavery
African youth are finding innovative ways to represent the atrocities of the slave trade and colonial history as pressure mounts for reparations to be paid to former colonies. Ghanaian artiste and cultural activist, Kwame Akoto-Bamfo is one of the latest people to give a pictorial representation of what the black slaves underwent with many drowning […]
“Our goal is electric cars”: Meet Zambian innovators building cars from scratch
A team of Zambian youth have produced a unique brand of vehicle with an impressive design which has a potential to shape the future of Africa’s automobile industry. Named Rev 7, the vehicle was made with locally sourced materials such as Aluminum Fiber, Timber etc. The team revealed that the vehicle was designed by a […]
Liberian President George Weah rewards honest teenager who found and returned $50,000
The honesty of a Liberian teenager has been recognized and duly honored by the country’s President George Weah. The young man identified as Emmanuel Tuloe was earlier in the news after he found and returned the sum of $50,000 to a businesswoman called Musu Yancy. According to reports from local media outlets, Emmanuel decided to […]
Women separated from Congolese mothers during colonial era sue Belgium for reparation
Five women born in Congo during the colonial era but forcefully taken from their mothers have filed a lawsuit against Belgium seeking reparations for crimes against humanity. The five are just a representation of the numerous biracial babies inhumanely taken from their black mothers, denying them of parental care. These babies named the Métis, some […]
“France will be at your side;” Macron pledges support for Guinea-Bissau as military foils coup attempt.
“France will be at your side;” Macron pledges support for Guinea-Bissau as military foils coup attempt. Following news of a planned coup which was foiled by the army of Guinea-Bissau, reports have it that, French President Emmanuel Macron pledges support for the country through President Umaro Sissoco who is currently on a 48-hour work visit. […]