Africa
UNHCR seeks urgent support as violence in eastern DR Congo leaves hundreds of thousands without shelter
GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is alarmed by the rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as the continued lack of access to displaced people hampers the provision of urgently needed aid. Heavy artillery shelling and looting have destroyed 70,000 emergency shelters around Goma and Minova in North…
AFRICA SHOULD LEARN FROM THE SWEDISH EXAMPLE
When shall Africa wake up? A Swedish citizen waiting for the train to return home immediately after leaving work. She bought a burger for dinner. This is her picture after being asked to pose for a photo. The name of this citizen is Elva Johansson and her job is Minister of Labour in Sweden. She…
African Development Bank Fuels Road Upgrade Linking Douala to N’Djamena
The Douala-N’Djamena corridor is a crucial trade route, linking the port of Douala to Chad, a landlocked country dependent on this corridor for access to the sea. The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Cameroon government are embarking on the ambitious rehabilitation of the Ngaoundere-Garoua segment of the Douala-N’Djamena Economic Corridor. This project, part of…
LAST LETTER OF PATRICE LUMUMBA TO HIS WIFE BEFORE HE WAS MURDERED:
“I write these words to you without knowing if they will get to you when they reach you, and if I will be alive when you read them. Throughout my struggle for the independence of my country, I have never doubted the final triumph of the sacred cause to which my companions and I have…
Cameroon Among Top Jailers of Journalists in Africa: CPJ Report 2024
The CPJ report for 2024 highlights the alarming state of press freedom in Africa and around the world. Here are some key points: Global Context: A total of 361 journalists were behind bars as of December 1, 2024, the second-highest number ever recorded by CPJ. This reflects a global trend of increasing repression against journalists….
U.S. Returns $52.88 Million in Confiscated Assets to Nigeria, Supporting Rural Electrification and Justice System
The United States has returned $52.88 million in assets linked to Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources. This recovery is part of ongoing anti-corruption efforts between the two nations. The funds were repatriated following a formal signing ceremony in Abuja, where Nigeria’s Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, announced…
Why Bakassi Remains an INTEGRAL PART OF Southern Cameroons
Why Bakassi Remains an INTEGRAL PART OF Southern Cameroons: Commentary on the ICJ Ruling on Bakassi. By Denis Atemnkeng COMMENTARY ON THE ICJ RULING IN THE LAND AND MARITIME BOUNDARY BETWEEN NIGERIA AND CAMEROON, FOCUS ON THE BAKASSI PENINSULA By Denis Atemnkeng On 29 March 1994 the Government of the Republic of Cameroon filed in…
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Gunshots Heard Near Chad’s Presidential Palace
Gunshots were heard near Chad’s presidential palace in N’Djamena on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred shortly after a meeting between Chadian Prime Minister Allamaye Halina and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The gunfire resulted in the deaths of more than a dozen people, with 18 of the 24 attackers killed during the failed raid on…
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Colorful Inauguration of Ghana’s New President John Dramani Mahama
Ghana recently celebrated President John Dramani Mahama’s inauguration in a vibrant and colorful ceremony. The inauguration took place on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, and was held at the iconic Black Star Square in Accra. Several African leaders attended the ceremony, including Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Kenyan President William Ruto. Thousands of jubilant citizens dressed in the red,…
Macron Criticizes African Leaders for Lack of Gratitude Over French Military Support
French President Emmanuel Macron recently accused African leaders of being ungrateful for France’s intervention against Islamist militants in the Sahel region. Macron claimed these countries would still be sovereign nations without French military support. This has sparked backlash from leaders in Chad and Senegal, who have accused Macron of arrogance and a contemptuous attitude towards…