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African Leaders Should Be Prevented From Medical Tourism

African Leaders Should Be Prevented From Medical Tourism

January 2, 2023 3:21 am

African countries share quite a lot of similarities both good and ugly. Across the continent, there exists, a shared pattern of social, economic, and cultural practices which exemplifies a lot of positive similarities. On the flip side, there is also a shared pattern of stunted development often fueled by very poor political behaviour across the continent. On average, however, governance failure, endemic corruption, weak institutions, and very horrible governance seem to be common denominators in Africa and this has only culminated to hold the continent down while others are making headway.

The healthcare system in Africa is a sad example …

Africa's Problems Can Never Be Solved By Western Ideologies

Africa’s Problems Can Never Be Solved By Western Ideologies

December 29, 2022 2:10 am

Over the years, the African continent has done little or nothing to discard the borrowed robes that she currently adorns and flaunts. She has stayed open to ‘Westernisation’ despite the fact that it bears no advantage to the continent. Like round pegs in square holes, African and western ideologies do not fit each other. So why then do Africans keep trying to push a misfit into fitting when the continuous efforts only amount to worsening situations?

When you ask an African about development, the average person will tell you that the western way of life equates to development. If you …

US-Africa Leaders’ Summit

US-Africa Leaders’ Summit: Africa Must Define What She Wants

December 21, 2022 11:49 pm

The United States clearly understands what it wants from the African continent, but the million-dollar question is whether or not Africa has been able to reach conclusions on what it wants from the United States. Contrary to widely held opinions, what the US wants from Africa is not democracy and until Africa understands this, her ignorant indecisiveness will continue and the continent will remain a perpetual loser.

A fortnight ago, the President Joe Biden-led government of the United States of America (USA) extended invitations to African leaders to what it described as the ‘U.S.- Africa Leaders’ Summit’. On face value, …

Top Roguish Nigerian Politicians Masquerading As Saints

Top Roguish Nigerian Politicians Masquerading As Saints

December 19, 2022 4:30 am

Nigerian politicians are the perfect definition of wolves in sheep’s clothing. Despite being some of the filthiest, most corrupt humans on the planet, they never stop making efforts to pass themselves off as saints who should be emulated as role models by Nigerians and even other African leaders.

These are men who routinely steal public funds, flout court orders, resist court summons, and use their ill-gotten wealth to dribble their way back to power and influence. None of them is looking out for the country nor are they bothered about the damage they are doing to the present and future …

Doctors Fleeing Nigeria, A Ticking Time Bomb

Doctors Fleeing Nigeria, A Ticking Time Bomb

December 19, 2022 4:26 am

From all indications, it appears there is fire on the Nigerian mountain. Sadly, this fire is not particularly getting the attention it deserves because presently, Nigerians are engrossed in the euphoria and frenzy of political activities. Nigeria is presently witnessing one of the biggest brain drain ever experienced in the African continent and the leaders and citizens alike appear unbothered by this ticking time bomb.

It is difficult to come across any profession in Nigeria that is not currently losing its best brains. With every passing day, countries in Europe, Asia, North America, and the like are opening up new …

Restructuring: The Only 'Messiah' That Can Salvage Nigeria

Restructuring: The Only ‘Messiah’ That Can Salvage Nigeria

November 21, 2022 5:10 am

Any sincere observer who is passionate about Nigeria would have noticed that the richly endowed African country has over the past decades continuously deteriorated so much that it is now tipping off the edge of a precipice.

A good look at the past shows that at some point, Nigeria held so many promises and potential. Sadly, today, those potentials have turned to become problems, and Nigerians have constantly seen themselves chasing ‘Messiahs’ who seem to have a hint about what to do about their ugly situation.

Nigeria is presently being confronted by the worst period in her over six-decade-old history. …

Congo Cobalt Mining

Congo Cobalt Mining: AU Must Stop The Use Of Child Labour

November 21, 2022 4:41 am

It is rather painful and sad that while kids are learning and playing with their gadgets in Europe and America, some African kid is somewhere undergoing a very painful experience just to provide the raw material used for the manufacture of those devices. The world barely notices it because it is happening somewhere in Africa where ‘anything goes’, conveniently forgetting that before the colours, we were all first humans, and humanity must always come first. 

In several parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) which is in Central Africa, the issue of slavery and child Labour in the mining …

Expect More Poverty In Africa With Buhari, Museveni Et Al

Expect More Poverty In Africa With Buhari, Museveni Et Al

November 14, 2022 2:06 am

Ever since Africa resorted to self-governance, astonishing acts of gross ineptitude and recklessness have become the hallmark of a substantial number of leaders who have managed to insert themselves into leadership roles.

Even though most African countries now practice democracy, at least on paper, the truth remains that most serving African leaders prefer to act like little gods, despising democracy and its principles. The tragedy of the African continent is that most of its leaders have nothing tangible to offer, yet, they always make big claims to clinch power without any serious will to better the lives of the people …

Naira Needs Redecimalisation Not CBN's Clueless Redesigning

Naira Needs Redecimalisation Not CBN’s Clueless Redesigning

November 7, 2022 1:58 am

The Nigerian economy which used to be a powerhouse in Africa is currently facing what might be its greatest threat yet, and the managers appear to be clueless about the measures to take. For an import-driven economy that has failed to make any audacious move on economic diversification, it is only natural that the pressure on the Dollar remains high thus moving its value upwards while the local currency flounders. This has been the case for the past decade and current managers of the economy don’t seem to possess any iota of sincerity toward pulling the country out of the …

Floods: 75,000 Refugees Left Without Food In South Sudan -UN

Floods: 75,000 Refugees Left Without Food In South Sudan -UN

October 22, 2022 6:17 am

The devastating floods in South Sudan have blocked aid from reaching displaced people, the UN disclosed on Saturday, warning that a camp is presently housing 75,000 Sudanese refugees who would receive no food this month.

The world’s newest nation is presently feeling the brunt of four consecutive years of flooding, with about two-thirds of the country and no fewer than 900,000 people now directly impacted by the floodwaters, according to the United Nations.

The UN refugee agency said this was taking a dire toll on its ability to deliver aid to displaced people.

UNHCR ‘is urging international support for humanitarian …

At Least Three Killed In Guinea Pro-Democracy Protests

At Least Three Killed In Guinea Pro-Democracy Protests

October 22, 2022 5:58 am

No fewer than three civilians have been shot dead in protests against Guinea’s military leaders yesterday, an opposition coalition and the country’s justice minister have confirmed. 

According to reports, Guinea’s top prosecutor has already made a case for a crackdown on protest organisers and participants.

The rally which was held on Thursday was called by the outlawed opposition National Front for the Defence of the Constitution (FNDC), which calls Guinea’s military rulers ‘dictatorial’ and is demanding the return of civilian rule and the release of political prisoners.

Read Also: Guinea Junta Blasts West Africa Bloc Chief’s Transition Dishonesty

Since the …

34-Year-Old Set To Be Sworn In As President In Burkina Faso

34-Year-Old Set To Be Sworn In As President In Burkina Faso

October 20, 2022 5:42 am

The young army captain who led the latest coup in Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traore will on Friday be inaugurated as interim president, according to a statement made public by the constitutional council. 

The 34-year-old Captain Ibrahim Traore, was the one that led the disgruntled junior officers last month in the second coup in eight months to hit the jihadist-torn west African country.

Junta members had already disclosed that he would take over the role of transitional president, however, the official investiture will happen on Friday.

Read Also: Coup: Fromer Burkina Faso Leader Damiba Flees To Togo

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