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COVID-19 Cases In Africa Surpass One Million

COVID-19 Cases In Africa Surpass One Million

August 17, 2020 5:20 pm

Coronavirus has now infected more than one million people in Africa, but hopes that the pandemic may be peaking in some countries are mingled with fears of a second wave.

Nations across the continent have recorded 1,011,495 infections and at least 22,115 deaths, accounting for around five percent of global cases, according to an AFP tally as at 1100 GMT Friday.

Just five countries account for 75% of all cases, says the continent’s health watchdog the Africa Centres for Diseases Control.

Some countries have recently seen declines of around 20 percent in daily cases but it is too early to …

AfDB Will Create 25 Million New Jobs By 2025 - Adesina

Africa’s Outlook Positive, AfDB Officials Tell Indian Investors

August 14, 2020 12:00 pm

The groundwork has been laid for Indian investors who are looking to invest in Africa.

During a recent virtual conference hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and its partners, officials called for Indo-African partnerships to go beyond government-to-government cooperation and promote private sector participation to accelerate Africa’s development.

The Conference on Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Doing Business with Africa took place on 30 July 2020 and attracted more than 600 participants from over 45 countries.

Besides Africa and India, there were also participants from the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, representing businesses, governments, financial institutions, and business promotion …

Why Africa Is Still Suffering

Why Africa Is Still Suffering

May 9, 2020 5:46 am

Inarguably, Africa is the only continent in the world that has virtually all the natural resources domiciled in her which ought to have made her self-sufficient in recent times however, it is disgusting that the continent is still wallowing in abject poverty amidst the abundance of her resources.

Africa is still relying on the Western world for almost everything inspite of the fact that the West takes her natural resources and process them then come back to sell to Africans at exorbitant prices.

Take for instance, in the area of Crude oil, many African countries export Crude oil and sell …

Africa Threatens China With Retaliation Over Maltreatment

Africa Threatens China With Retaliation Over Maltreatment

April 20, 2020 6:59 am
China has been warned that Africa would retaliate inhumane treatment being meted out on its people in different Chinese cities.

African diplomats have threatened to shut down their consulates after it was evident that China no longer welcomes Africans into its major cities such as Guangdong Province, Beijing and others.

In a protest letter to the Chinese Government, a copy of which was made available to reporters, African Consuls-General noted that Africans were being denied hotel accommodation upon arrival in Guangzhou.

Read Also: As US Pulls Back, China Builds Influence At UN

It also noted that Africans were subjected to

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Melinda Gates - I See Dead Bodies Littered All Over Africa

Melinda Gates: I See Dead Bodies Littered All Over Africa

April 13, 2020 9:32 am

Melinda Gates, wife of billionaire businessman and Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, has warned that there will be dead bodies all over the streets of Africa if the world does not act fast enough.

The billionaire wife stated this while speaking on the effect of the Coronavirus disease in the third world countries on CNN.

Melinda said her heart was in Africa, adding that she is worried that the continent might not be able to handle the devastating effect of the virus.

“It’s going to be horrible in the developing world.

“Part of the reasons you are seeing the case numbers

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Buhari, Others Hail Dangote As He Marks Another Year

Buhari, Others Hail Dangote As He Marks Another Year

April 10, 2020 12:55 pm

Nigerians and Africans in the social media have celebrated Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest businessman and philanthropist.

The cement mogul, who is building one of the world’s biggest petrochemical complexes in Lagos, is 63 today.

And there is no animus against the man, who has symbolised industry and success in Africa’s most populous country.

Most comments on Twitter celebrating his special day all praised him.

Read Also: Nigerians Will Surely Defeat Coronavirus – Dangote

And there were some jokingly appropriating Aliko as ‘their uncle’, ‘brother’ or family member.

President Muhammadu Buhari earlier wished the businessman a happy birthday.

He described him …

Hundreds Of Migrants Stuck In Sahara Amid Pandemic

Hundreds Of Migrants Stuck In Sahara Amid Pandemic

April 9, 2020 2:36 pm

While countries across Africa have been closing their borders as part of efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic, migrants and people on the move are paying a high price.

Over the past two weeks, hundreds of women, men and children have been stuck in Niger, a country that represents a traditional corridor of transit for seasonal labourers from West Africa heading to Libya or Algeria, as well as people hoping to move further to Europe across the Mediterranean Sea.

Read Also: Turkey To Stop Migrants Crossing To Greece By Sea

“We’re being overwhelmed by requests of support,” said Barbara

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US Propaganda Is Hurting Africa-China Friendship – Liu

US Propaganda Is Hurting Africa-China Friendship – Liu

April 8, 2020 7:41 am

The Chairman of Chinese investors Association for Development and Promotion in Nigeria, Chief Ronnie Liu has accused the United States of sowing enmity in the minds of Nigerians and Africans against China.

This is coming at a time many Nigerians are kicking against the invitation of Chinese doctors to help the country in combating the dreaded coronavirus.

But Liu, a businessman in Lagos with interests in several sectors, lamented that while the US had sustained one of the world’s greatest economies for hundreds of years and also related with Africa those years without a lasting impact, it was uncomfortable that

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Correcting The Misconception About 5G

Correcting The Misconception About 5G

April 7, 2020 8:46 am
Currently, there’s a lot of ignorance and misconception being peddled about 5G network particularly in Africa and the level of ignorance is not only laughable but very pitiable considering the fact that it’s emanating from supposedly educated youths who ought to be researching to contribute to the technological advancement of the world.
It’s  pertinent to clear this shameful ignorance hovering around our youthful generation if Africa is to make headway in future as the world certainly will tilt towards the dynamics of 5G in no distant time.
The waves which form the basis of 5G are non-ionizing.
This basically means
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Aba - Generating Billions, Groaning Under Decay

Aba: Generating Billions, Groaning Under Decay

March 8, 2020 5:33 pm

Aba, popularly known as Enyimba City, the commercial city of Abia State and industrial hub of the entire South-East and Nigeria, is variously described as the Japan of Africa. But despite the commercial activities in the city, which rakes in millions of naira on a daily basis, the state of infrastructure in the God’s Own State is very poor, to put it mildly.

It is no longer news that almost all kinds of commodities, including shoes, bags, leather wears, clothing etc, are manufactured in Aba, just as there are many small and medium enterprises, and all kinds of engineering fabrication. …

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Africa: Female Genital Mutilation And The Laws In Africa

February 6, 2020 12:36 pm

 

In November 2019, Plan International and the African Child Policy forum launched a ground breaking report titled, ‘Getting Girls Equal: the African Report on Girls and the Law’. The report brought to the fore, seeming challenges faced by girls in the face of laws and legislations in Africa. This year marks 30 years since the African Union adopted the African Children’s Charter and I must admit that there have been significant improvements in the conditions of children however, the rights of girls and women are violated with no recourse to the law.

As I read through the chapters of

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Akon: I Invested $1Bn To Provide Electricity For Africa

January 24, 2020 2:07 am

Senegalese American vocalist Akon born Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam (/ˈeɪkɒn/; born April 16, 1973)  is known for his R&B-style vocals, which are featured in his own hit songs as well as collaborations with hip-hop artists. He is a songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor.

Akon has been in the stardom spotlight since 2007 and is regarded as one of the top acts to emerge from Africa. He recently talked about his $1 billion investment in a Chinese company to provide electricity to Africans on his verified Facebook page.

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