Our suffering, our pain, and our present condition in Africa are no longer news. We have prayed, cried, wished, complained, and finally we have given up to a hope; a hope which seems to be fading away in almost all corners of our rich continent.
Month: January 2018
Lions limp to victory in South African opener
(CGN) — The British and Irish Lions began their tour of South Africa with a whimper on Saturday, needing a late fightback to avoid an embarrassing defeat to the Royal XV at Rustenburg.
Nigeria: Ten Years of Democracy – Weep Not for Education…
To a large extent, Nigeria’s education sector still gropes in the dark, unable to confront and respond to the various challenges of the 21st century knowledge economy.
Africa: How Michelle Obama Can Help Africa
When Michelle Obama, the first lady of the United States, visits Ghana with President Barack Obama in July, the powerful voice she has used to empower disadvantaged girls at home can be extended to Africa. By spotlighting the disproportionate impact of Aids on women and girls, she can help strengthen the Aids response – at […]
Ghana: Obama to Make First African Visit in July
BARACK Obama will visit Africa for the first time since being sworn-in as the first black U.S. president when he travels to Ghana in July, a trip many Africans hope will herald powerful help for their poor continent.
Zimbabwe: Archbishop Tutu Says Country is ‘Hell on Earth’
South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu said Zimbabwe has become, ‘a hell on earth, and genuine change could only come to the country at the next election.
Kenya: An Unfinished Reckoning
On a clear, sunny afternoon this May, 16 months after the nation erupted in a tribal bloodbath, Kenya buried the last of its dead.
Obama asks for sanctions against alleged drug smugglers under Kingpin Act
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has requested sanctions against alleged drug smugglers from Colombia, Venezuela, Afghanistan and Pakistan under a federal law known as the Kingpin Act, the White House said Friday.
Swine flu toll tops 15,500 worldwide
Swine flu virus milling around some 53 countries has infected more than 15,510 individuals with an increase of more than 2,000 cases in the past few days.
Police get green light to go after drunk drivers
-President assents to breathalyzer bill