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Geo-Politics is Complex, what is in it for African Countries?
Just take whatever come our way or become more strategic and start positioning ourselves in a way that brings prosperity or continue to jump on any colonial narratives?
Just take whatever come our way or become more strategic and start positioning ourselves in a way that brings prosperity or continue to jump on any colonial narratives?
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The remarkable story we discussed this morning. (No paywall but do consider subscribing.) www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Prescott himself doctored Trump quote in his anti-BBC report
A report alleging Panorama broadcast misleading Trump quotes contains misleading quotes itself
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The remarkable story we discussed this morning. (No paywall but do consider subscribing.) www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
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ICE is hiring dozens of health workers as lawsuits and deaths in custody mount.
Nearly as many migrants have died in detention so far this year than over the four years of the Biden administration.
Nearly as many migrants have died in detention so far this year than over the four years of the Biden administration.
ICE is hiring dozens of health workers as lawsuits, deaths in custody mount
Nearly as many migrants have died in detention so far this year than over the four years of the Biden administration.
www.politico.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
ICE is hiring dozens of health workers as lawsuits and deaths in custody mount.
Nearly as many migrants have died in detention so far this year than over the four years of the Biden administration.
Nearly as many migrants have died in detention so far this year than over the four years of the Biden administration.
DRC the resource rich but poor country, recent news reports suggest Trump administration is in negotiations with Tshisekedi government of DRC for resource and military partnership.
DRC estimates of untapped resources is more than 20 trillion dollars, now let that sink in.
DRC estimates of untapped resources is more than 20 trillion dollars, now let that sink in.
March 29, 2025 at 10:36 AM
DRC the resource rich but poor country, recent news reports suggest Trump administration is in negotiations with Tshisekedi government of DRC for resource and military partnership.
DRC estimates of untapped resources is more than 20 trillion dollars, now let that sink in.
DRC estimates of untapped resources is more than 20 trillion dollars, now let that sink in.
What shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his soul? The level of corruption from some of these politicians in west Africa is beyond greed.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Nigeria corruption: EFCC seizes hundreds of homes in huge anti-graft case - BBC News
The anti-graft agency says they belonged to an ex-top government official but has not revealed who.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 3, 2024 at 3:55 PM
What shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his soul? The level of corruption from some of these politicians in west Africa is beyond greed.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Republic of Chad: Military pact with France has ended, what next for the Central African country?
www.reuters.com/world/africa...
www.reuters.com/world/africa...
Chad's Deby says military pact with France was outdated
Chad's President Mahamat Deby said the decision to terminate the country's military pact with France was taken because it had become outdated, in his first public remarks since the surprise announcement last week.
www.reuters.com
December 2, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Republic of Chad: Military pact with France has ended, what next for the Central African country?
www.reuters.com/world/africa...
www.reuters.com/world/africa...
There is something interesting happening in Nigeria, a standoff between the Northern part of the country leaders and the presidency, the disagreement is said to be about new Tax reforms bill that Northern leaders said would put their region at a disadvantage, we are following this debate closely,
December 2, 2024 at 6:15 PM
There is something interesting happening in Nigeria, a standoff between the Northern part of the country leaders and the presidency, the disagreement is said to be about new Tax reforms bill that Northern leaders said would put their region at a disadvantage, we are following this debate closely,
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#Namibia: Voting will be extended at select polling stations for the presidential and national parliament elections this Friday and Saturday after ballot shortages, as confirmed by President Nangolo Mbumba.
➤ africaelects.com/namibia/
➤ africaelects.com/namibia/
Namibia • Africa Elects
National Parliaments Parties South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) Leader: Hage GeingobOrientation: Centre-leftIdeology: Social democracyStance towards the government: In governmentInternati...
africaelects.com
November 29, 2024 at 5:43 PM
#Namibia: Voting will be extended at select polling stations for the presidential and national parliament elections this Friday and Saturday after ballot shortages, as confirmed by President Nangolo Mbumba.
➤ africaelects.com/namibia/
➤ africaelects.com/namibia/
Authoritarian regimes and freedom of expression or freedom of speech are not mutually compatible.
No amount of criticism is allowed, doesn’t matter how little it affects the regime.
www.africanews.com/amp/2024/11/...
No amount of criticism is allowed, doesn’t matter how little it affects the regime.
www.africanews.com/amp/2024/11/...
Africanews | Mali cuts TV news station's signal over broadcast criticizing Burkina Faso's ruling junta
www.africanews.com
November 29, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Authoritarian regimes and freedom of expression or freedom of speech are not mutually compatible.
No amount of criticism is allowed, doesn’t matter how little it affects the regime.
www.africanews.com/amp/2024/11/...
No amount of criticism is allowed, doesn’t matter how little it affects the regime.
www.africanews.com/amp/2024/11/...
Reforms, overhaul, change etc are sometimes very unpopular, it comes with many challenges, but when implemented properly the end goal is normally worth the painful effort.
Nigeria is a major oil producing country but have struggled over the years to establish a reliable & stable refinery of its own
Nigeria is a major oil producing country but have struggled over the years to establish a reliable & stable refinery of its own
November 26, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Reforms, overhaul, change etc are sometimes very unpopular, it comes with many challenges, but when implemented properly the end goal is normally worth the painful effort.
Nigeria is a major oil producing country but have struggled over the years to establish a reliable & stable refinery of its own
Nigeria is a major oil producing country but have struggled over the years to establish a reliable & stable refinery of its own
WOW, just WOW
Link below is of a scam taking to the extreme in South Eastern part of Nigeria, where criminals trick women into believing they are expecting a child through a fake pregnancy treatment program.
youtu.be/r62xSGw3kcI
Link below is of a scam taking to the extreme in South Eastern part of Nigeria, where criminals trick women into believing they are expecting a child through a fake pregnancy treatment program.
youtu.be/r62xSGw3kcI
Nigeria's Miracle Baby Scammers - BBC Africa Eye Documentary
YouTube video by BBC News Africa
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November 25, 2024 at 12:22 PM
WOW, just WOW
Link below is of a scam taking to the extreme in South Eastern part of Nigeria, where criminals trick women into believing they are expecting a child through a fake pregnancy treatment program.
youtu.be/r62xSGw3kcI
Link below is of a scam taking to the extreme in South Eastern part of Nigeria, where criminals trick women into believing they are expecting a child through a fake pregnancy treatment program.
youtu.be/r62xSGw3kcI
Finnish police arrested five suspected members of a militant group, ( IPOB) the indigenous people of Biafra.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Man investigated for instigating violence in Nigeria from Finland
Authorities allege the prime suspect promoted violence through social media while living in Finland. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
November 25, 2024 at 1:30 AM
Finnish police arrested five suspected members of a militant group, ( IPOB) the indigenous people of Biafra.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Senegal’s ruling Pastef party has achieved a decisive victory in the legislative elections, winning 130 out of 165 parliamentary seats, according to provisional results.
November 25, 2024 at 1:23 AM
Senegal’s ruling Pastef party has achieved a decisive victory in the legislative elections, winning 130 out of 165 parliamentary seats, according to provisional results.
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#Mauritius, national parliament election:
Final results by seats (including 4 best losers)
PTr (centre-left): 35 (+22)
MMM (centre-left): 19 (+10)
ND (centre): 3 (new)
ReA (left-wing): 3 (new)
...
+/- vs. 2019 election
➤ africaelects.com/mauritius
Final results by seats (including 4 best losers)
PTr (centre-left): 35 (+22)
MMM (centre-left): 19 (+10)
ND (centre): 3 (new)
ReA (left-wing): 3 (new)
...
+/- vs. 2019 election
➤ africaelects.com/mauritius
November 24, 2024 at 1:20 PM
#Mauritius, national parliament election:
Final results by seats (including 4 best losers)
PTr (centre-left): 35 (+22)
MMM (centre-left): 19 (+10)
ND (centre): 3 (new)
ReA (left-wing): 3 (new)
...
+/- vs. 2019 election
➤ africaelects.com/mauritius
Final results by seats (including 4 best losers)
PTr (centre-left): 35 (+22)
MMM (centre-left): 19 (+10)
ND (centre): 3 (new)
ReA (left-wing): 3 (new)
...
+/- vs. 2019 election
➤ africaelects.com/mauritius
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Get all African leaders, from President to local government leaders to read this book.
November 19, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Get all African leaders, from President to local government leaders to read this book.
People smuggling business are now being conducted openly in Niger Republic after the country junta repealed the law that criminalised smuggling of people.
www.opendemocracy.net/en/beyond-tr...
www.opendemocracy.net/en/beyond-tr...
Smuggling is back in the open in Niger. Are migrants safer?
After an anti-smuggling law was repealed, much of smuggling was decriminalised – research suggests migrants are safer
www.opendemocracy.net
November 22, 2024 at 8:36 PM
People smuggling business are now being conducted openly in Niger Republic after the country junta repealed the law that criminalised smuggling of people.
www.opendemocracy.net/en/beyond-tr...
www.opendemocracy.net/en/beyond-tr...
Ecowas court asked Sierra Leone to repeal colonial era
Vagrancy law. The vagrancy law criminalises an act of wandering without a permanent home or job.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Vagrancy law. The vagrancy law criminalises an act of wandering without a permanent home or job.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Sierra Leone: Authorities must repeal colonial vagrancy laws following historic ECOWAS ruling
The Sierra Leonean authorities must repeal vagrancy laws without delay, following a landmark ruling by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court that the colonial-era legislation di...
www.amnesty.org
November 22, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Ecowas court asked Sierra Leone to repeal colonial era
Vagrancy law. The vagrancy law criminalises an act of wandering without a permanent home or job.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Vagrancy law. The vagrancy law criminalises an act of wandering without a permanent home or job.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Ivory Coast Student Union hit with allegations of Murder, rape and torture.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ivory Coast student unions banned after murder scandal - BBC News
All student unions are banned after the authorities accuse one of murder, torture and running a brothel.
www.bbc.com
November 22, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Ivory Coast Student Union hit with allegations of Murder, rape and torture.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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#Somaliland (presidential election):
Preliminary final results
Irro (Waddani, centre-left|conservative): 63.9% (+23.2)
Bihi (Kulmiye, liberal): 34.8% (-20.3)
Ali Waraabe (UCID, centre-left): 0.7% (-3.5)
+/- vs 2017 election
➤ africaelects.com/somaliland
Preliminary final results
Irro (Waddani, centre-left|conservative): 63.9% (+23.2)
Bihi (Kulmiye, liberal): 34.8% (-20.3)
Ali Waraabe (UCID, centre-left): 0.7% (-3.5)
+/- vs 2017 election
➤ africaelects.com/somaliland
November 20, 2024 at 6:47 PM
#Somaliland (presidential election):
Preliminary final results
Irro (Waddani, centre-left|conservative): 63.9% (+23.2)
Bihi (Kulmiye, liberal): 34.8% (-20.3)
Ali Waraabe (UCID, centre-left): 0.7% (-3.5)
+/- vs 2017 election
➤ africaelects.com/somaliland
Preliminary final results
Irro (Waddani, centre-left|conservative): 63.9% (+23.2)
Bihi (Kulmiye, liberal): 34.8% (-20.3)
Ali Waraabe (UCID, centre-left): 0.7% (-3.5)
+/- vs 2017 election
➤ africaelects.com/somaliland
Impacts of the Child- Sensitive Social Protection Programme in Burkina Faso
Check link for the full report 👇🏿
www.unicef.org/innocenti/re...
Check link for the full report 👇🏿
www.unicef.org/innocenti/re...
www.unicef.org
November 19, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Impacts of the Child- Sensitive Social Protection Programme in Burkina Faso
Check link for the full report 👇🏿
www.unicef.org/innocenti/re...
Check link for the full report 👇🏿
www.unicef.org/innocenti/re...
Get all African leaders, from President to local government leaders to read this book.
November 19, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Get all African leaders, from President to local government leaders to read this book.
Ed Sheeran the superstar has questioned the use of his vocals without permission, Ed wants to set the record about Africa straight.
Ed Sheeran: I wish I wasn’t on 40th-anniversary version of Band Aid | Band Aid | The Guardian
Singer says his ‘understanding of the narrative’ around Do They Know It’s Christmas? has changed since 2014 appearance
amp.theguardian.com
November 19, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Ed Sheeran the superstar has questioned the use of his vocals without permission, Ed wants to set the record about Africa straight.
Just over 1 year now since Gabon military deposed its dictator, the country has now adopted a new constitution which saw more than 90% of voters voting YES to move towards a more democratic system of governance.
November 18, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Just over 1 year now since Gabon military deposed its dictator, the country has now adopted a new constitution which saw more than 90% of voters voting YES to move towards a more democratic system of governance.