Police barred from searching the Queen’s private estates for looted artefacts – Report says
The latest revelation by The Guardian amidst the earlier development that, the UK agreed to return some looted artefacts and Benin Bronzes to Africa is that the UK police has been prohibited from searching the Queen’s closets for looted artefacts. “Police have been barred from searching the Queen’s private estates for stolen or looted artefacts […]
Meet Banky Gambia’s New Rasta Presidential Candidate
The Gambian first Rasta Presidential candidate took the nation by surprise when he recently announced his interest to join the upcoming presidential race in December 2021. Bankole Yao Jojo Ahadzie (Banky) is a 43-year-old Internet Engineer born in the capital city of The Gambia, Banjul. During his first press conference, Banky promised to make weed […]
Why return artifacts, sculptures, but not the looted gold, diamonds and other resources?
The admission of outright theft of over 500 historical objects including 440 bronzes by the British and the commitment to repatriate such to Nigeria has triggered a whole different conversation. Africans worldwide have shared their views on the development; whilst some called on Berlin to include the revenue generated by those objects from the time […]
I am prepared to go to Jail – Former President Jacob Zuma
South Africa’s former President, Jacob Zuma has stated that he is ready to go to jail after failing to appear before a commission of inquiry on several occasions. The Zondo Commission which is supposed to probe Zuma for Allegations of State Capture run out of patience after his refusal to honor its invitation. Dissatisfied with […]
USD1.3 Billion deal: Nigeria and Morocco signs “fertilizer powerhouse” agreement
Two African countries, Nigeria and Morocco just signed a groundbreaking agreement worth $1.3 Billion to build a regional and global fertilizer powerhouse. The agreement was announced by President Muhannadu Buhari on Thursday, March 25th, 2021. According to the President, the deal which is worth USD1.3 Billion is aimed at developing “Basic Chemicals Platform in Nigeria […]
Kenya: Activists sue Coca Cola over damage Caused to ‘sacred’ tree planted by Raila Odinga
Three activists, Mr. Evance Oloo, Mr. Micheal Kojo and Mr. Walter Opiyo have filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola for damages caused to a supposed ‘sacred’ tree planted by former Kenyan Prime Minister and current opposition leader, Raila Odinga. The three who dragged the beverage maker before the Environment court are demanding the court to compel […]
Outrage as Ghanaian school admits foreigners with long hairs but denies Ghanaian Rastafarian admission
There has been a general outrage in Ghana following a decision by the Ghana Education Service to deny a brilliant 16-year old Ghanaian Rastafarian admission into a High School because of his hairstyle. According to the School which is Achimota Senior High, the laws guiding education in Ghana does not allow for students to be […]
Magufuli taught us that Africa can do without foreign aid – Uhuru Kenyatta
Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta who doubles as the Chairman for the East African Community (EAC), said during his tribute that, Tanzania’s late President, John Pombe Magufuli has demonstrated that, Africa has what it takes to develop without dependency on foreign aid. Kenyatta said that, “In a very short span of time, President Magufuli has shown […]
Eto’o reacts to refusal by European clubs to release African players to represent their countries
Strategies deployed by clubs abroad to deny African players the opportunity to represent their countries during the highly competitive African Cup of Nations is a practice which does not only gravely affect the quality of Africa Football but also limit the chances of countries to win the tournament. The 2021 episode of the African Cup […]
Africans must tell their own stories not leave it to others who have ulterior motives – John Amos
Legendary actor John Amos who played Cleo McDowell in “Coming 2 America” reiterated Hollywood’s stereotypical view of Africa in a recent interview with Ameyaw TV. The 82-year-old African-American actor is also known by many for his award-winning role as Kunta Kinteh, The Gambian mandingo warrior in Alex Hale’s 1977 ‘Roots’ series. In the interview, the […]