Category: Education
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🇫🇷France’s African Influence Wanes: A Pivot Toward Anglophone Africa
France’s grip in Africa continues to weaken. Following military and diplomatic pushback in the Sahel region—particularly from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso—France is now facing forced renegotiations of key contracts with Senegal and Chad. This decline marks a major turning point for France’s influence on the continent. However, recent developments suggest Paris is recalibrating its…
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Remembering Nikki Giovanni: A Revolutionary Voice for Black Literature and Liberation
The world bids farewell to Nikki Giovanni, a towering figure in American poetry, whose words stirred hearts, inspired movements, and captured the essence of Black resilience and joy. Giovanni, who passed away at the age of [insert age], leaves behind an indelible legacy as a poet, educator, and cultural icon whose voice resonated across generations.…
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Special Report: The Future of Technology Innovation in Africa—A Focus on Kenya
As the world races to adapt to the rapidly evolving digital economy, Africa stands at a crossroads, with technological innovation emerging as a crucial avenue for solving pressing challenges, including job creation. In East Africa, Kenya has positioned itself as a leader, particularly in its capital, Nairobi, which is rapidly becoming the region’s tech hub.…
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The Rise of African and African-American Tech Companies: Market Disruptors with Cultural Roots
The tech industry is seeing a transformative wave led by African and African-American entrepreneurs who are reimagining digital solutions to address global challenges while celebrating cultural identity. Companies like Fanbase, BlueSky, Spill App, and panafrican.email are reshaping their respective niches with innovative platforms, strategic funding, and a strong focus on underserved markets. Fanbase: Monetizing Authenticity…
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Lack of education fuelling child soldier recruitment, says DRC minister
Children in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are being forced into armed groups as a result of poverty and a lack of access to education, the country’s human rights minister has said. According to Chantal Chambu Mwavita these are usually street children who are vulnerable. “It is our children who are recruited by armed…
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🇨🇩 Congo says mausoleum holding independence hero Lumumba’s gold-capped tooth is vandalized
Congo’s government says the mausoleum of assassinated independence leader Patrice Lumumba in the capital, Kinshasa, has been vandalized. It’s not immediately clear whether Lumumba’s remains — a single gold-capped tooth — were damaged or stolen. A mausoleum curator told the national press agency that the coffin containing the tooth was broken Monday. The glass doors…
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🇬🇧🇳🇬 UK’s new Conservative leader Badenoch leaves British-Nigerians divided
For some Nigerians and their descendants who call Britain their home, Kemi Badenoch becoming the first Black woman to lead a major British political party is a source of hope and pride. But not everyone is celebrating. Some fear Badenoch, who was born in London to Nigerian parents but lived in Lagos until she was…
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🇳🇬 29 Nigerian children may be sentenced to death for protesting against cost-of-living crisis
Twenty-nine children could be facing the death penalty in Nigeria after they were arraigned Friday for participating in a protest against the country’s record cost-of-living crisis. Four of them collapsed in court due to exhaustion before they could enter a plea. A total of 76 protesters were charged with 10 felony counts, including treason, destruction…
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Nigeria launches initiative to create a unified language for the country
NICO, the National Institute for Cultural Orientation, aims to promote national unity by reducing language barriers. NICO’a Executive Secretary Otunba Biodun Ajiboye announced the initiative during a press briefing for the International Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage. “We believe that establishing a common language will promote unity among us. We plan to seek guidance from…
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Youth Unemployment in ECOWAS Countries: Growth, Declines, and Emerging Trends
Youth unemployment is a pressing issue across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), where populations are expanding rapidly, but job creation has struggled to keep pace. The region faces varying economic realities, with some countries experiencing growth and declines in unemployment, while emerging trends offer both challenges and opportunities for young people. Countries…
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