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COVID-19: African countries urged to promote a safe return to school
School closures implemented to protect students from COVID-19, are hurting them in other ways, while the long-term impact of this disruption to education could...
The impact of COVID-19 on agribusiness and the food industry in African and Asian markets
As the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded, concerns over ensuring food security have been voiced in many countries around the world. While the crisis has...
Somalia at a critical juncture, as federal, state leaders, meet to break election impasse
With elections slated for November delayed due to COVID-19, Somalia is at a critical juncture, the top United Nations official in the country told...
Malawi after a bitterly contested election and COVID-19
As a sign of accountability Malawi’s new president Dr. Lazarus Chakwera promised to declare his assets perennially during his swearing-in ceremony on July 6,...
An Insight into Issues Creating Tension in Nigeria
As a successful Igbo business entrepreneur residing in Swaziland, the southern tip of Africa, Kenneth Onyekachi Ihemekwele has a clear logical mind, practical approach...
Paying Tribute to Mother Teresa of Somalia, Late Dr. Hawa Abdi
I know this earthly life is temporary, but I felt great sorrow when I heard the passing of Dr. Hawa Abdi who died at...
Russia’s Lukoil Finds A New Home In Senegal
Undoubtedly, a number of Russian companies have largely underperformed in Africa, which experts described as primarily due to multiple reasons. Most often, Russian investors...
Terrorism and COVID-19: Brutality of Boko Haram in Africa
Authors: Dr Nanda Kishor and Ms Meghna Ria Muralidharan*
On 1 August 2020, Boko Haram killed 19 civilians through a grenade attack on a camp...
Bids open for Somalia’s first-ever oil block licensing round
Somalia has announced that it is opening licensing rounds for seven offshore oil blocks. This comes days after the Federal Government of Somalia approved...
Sashaying to success: Fashionomics Africa helps designers embrace the digital age
From a new digital marketplace to connect Africa’s creatives with global markets, to masterclasses to help designers share and learn, and webinars to inform...