Russia's war of aggression caused a sudden grain blockade that threatens food security worldwide. Despite the signing of the grain agreement between Russia and Ukraine, mediated by Turkey and the US, concerns remain high.
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Nigerian cultural festival holds in Germany on Saturday
An event celebrating the culture of Africa’s most populous country will hold in the German city of Potsdam on Saturday, 13 August. Organised for the first time by Deutsche und Immigranten e.V., ‘WAZOBIA Nigerian Day 2022’ will feature, among others, music and dance performances, a fashion show, culinary specialities of Nigeria, an exhibition of products from Nigeria and a children’s …
Read More »Kenya elections: Season of intrigues, betrayals and comic relief
In a feature on the general elections in Kenya holding on 9 August, our senior contributing editor, Mickie Ojijo, analyses democracy in the east African country and explains why the system is not delivering the expected dividends to the people — As Kenya’s general election, scheduled for 9 August 2022, enters the homestretch, horse trading and amalgamations of political entities …
Read More »Germany-based lawyer appointed aide to Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria
“He brought Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Magnus Lekara Kpakol and many others into government because he believes that Nigeria must engage its diaspora talents instead of hiring foreign experts.”
Read More »Survey shows migrants more prudent to maintain support to families in home countries as inflation rises
While rising costs of living have been globally observed, with inflation rates soaring to new highs in major economies, less-considered is the impact these costs have on migrants around the world who are often charged with financially supporting loved ones in their home countries. WorldRemit, a leading digital remittances company, conducted a multi-country study to determine the effects of the …
Read More »Remembering Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, 25 years on
The founder of Afrobeat died on 2 August 1997. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his death, The African Courier remembers Fela Anikulapo-Kuti – musician, crusader for social, economic and political justice, and Black emancipation. Our contributing editor, Robert Ajani*, discusses the life of the legend. —————————————- The making of Fela Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, musician, Africanist, humanist and politician, …
Read More »Kenya’s Elections and the Promise of Plenty in the Cradle of Humanity
Ruto has also faced accusations of grabbing land from a primary school and land meant for a sewage treatment plant in Nairobi.
Read More »Germany: New laws and other changes in August 2022
New month, new regulations! There are again changes in regulations and laws taking effect in August. Here’s an overview of what will change in the new month: —— More transparent working conditionsThe EU directive on transparent and reliable working conditions comes into force on 1 August. This stipulates which information and documentation obligations employers must fulfil. According to the directive, …
Read More »Widow of Nigerian murdered in broad daylight in Italy cries for justice
The video of an Italian man kneeling over an African in broad daylight in the Italian city of Civitanova Marche, located in the Province of Macerata, which has been widely circulated on news websites and social media since Friday, is so saddening. The video, which shows how the victim, a 39-year-old Nigerian, Alika Ogorchukwu, was being beaten to death by …
Read More »New Head of the Catholic Church in Africa Elected
The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa, and Madagascar (SECAM), the association of Catholic Bishops of Africa, Madagascar, and the Islands, has elected His Eminence Richard Kuuia Baawobr of Ghana as its new President. His Eminence Richard Kuuia Baawobr is now the highest-ranking member of the Roman Catholic Church in Africa. The election took place in Accra, Ghana, on Saturday …
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