Nigeria, Africa’s largest democracy, held its presidential election in February 2023. In the lead-up voters had to wade through a sea of political disinformation. And the spreading of false information continued as the votes were being counted – and afterwards Kenya remains polarised in the aftermath of the August 2022 presidential election, with the opposition taking to the streets from March 2023 to demand a review of the electoral process. Both countries were beachheads for Cambridge Analytica, the British political consultancy firm that attempted to influence general elections in Nigeria in 2015 and in Kenya in 2017. Nearly 10 other…
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Santiago de Compostela is a beautiful city with many amazing things to do. It’s one of the most important cities in the region. Most foreign tourists visit it as a part of their Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. According to the legend, the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is the burial place of the Apostle St.James, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. A visit to the Cathedral is a must-do thing in Santiago de Compostela The city plays an important role in the history of the Camino de Santiago, one of the main pilgrimage routes in Europe. Since the rediscovery…
Nigeria’s representatives, Rivers United Football Club, lost 0-1 on Sunday to host ASEC Mimosas of Côte d’Ivoire to lose leadership of Group B in the 2022/2023 CAF Confederation Cup. A second-minute goal by Mofosse Karidioula was enough for the Abidjan-based side to earn the victory in the match played at the Municipal Stadium in Yamoussoukro. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Port Harcourt-based Rivers United still qualified for the competition’s quarterfinals despite the result. ASEC, who lost 0-3 to Rivers United earlier in the competition, qualified as group winners with 13 points from six matches. This was…
Ripped jeans have become a recurring fashion statement in recent years, and they show no signs of going out of style anytime soon. While some people may think that ripped jeans are only suitable for a casual look, there are many ways to style them for different occasions. Here are some tips on how to style ripped jeans: Dress them up with heels One way to elevate the look of ripped jeas is by pairing them with heels. This combination can be perfect for a night out or a fancy event. Choose a pair of heels that match the color…
“Seoul is a well appointed city. Squeaky clean. Top notch security, infrastructure, transportation, hi-tech facilities.” The post TRAVELOGUE: Inside the Soul of Seoul, South Korea By Femi Adesina appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Source link
23 February 2023, 3:50 pm 1 minute Reuters exclusively revealed that an informal group of international bondholders has proposed to Ethiopia’s government to extend the maturity of the country’s $1 billion eurobond issue coming due in 2024. The sources said the proposal to extend the eurobond maturity foresees a coupon of 6.625% – the same as the current one on what was originally a 10-year bond, which is the country’s only outstanding international note. The next coupon payment on the 2024 bond is due in June, with the issue trading at around 68 cents to the dollar and yielding more…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest If you’ve never been on an African safari before, knowing what to wear and what to pack can be a little daunting! But with this what to wear on safari guide, I’ll help you pick out the best safari clothing as well as all the other essentials you may need. On most trips through East or Southern Africa, you are likely to encounter a few different temperatures and weather conditions within one trip as it can be hot and humid on the coast, but dry and cool on the African savanna, just a few hours away. So…
Last Updated on March 30, 2023 by Augustine ToursAre you planning your first African safari? In this post, I share my top African safari tips to keep in mind as you plan your trip. Everyone who has been on a Wildlife African Safari will never forget the feeling they had on their wildebeest migration or gorilla trekking safari.On your second or third time in Africa, you will get used to the feeling and you will start getting into more detailed wildlife or cultural tour experiences. Some call it custom-made trips. A lot will change after spending some time in the game…
Bolton and Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha set to be the subject of a new animated series which revisits his childhood… with the No 10, who won the 1996 Olympics with the African country, ‘honoured’ by the adaptationBy Max Mathews For Mailonline Published: 06:52 EDT, 8 March 2023 | Updated: 07:15 EDT, 8 March 2023 Nigerian icon Jay-Jay Okocha is the hero of a new animated series which follows his childhood.The skilful attacking midfielder is widely considered one of the best African footballers of all time.He represented Paris Saint-Germain and, most famously, played 142 games in all competitions for Sam Allardyce’s…
Title: The Mad Man on First Street and Other Short StoriesPublisher: Carnelian Heart Publishing, 2022Author: David ChasumbaA brand new 14 short stories collection by David Chasumba called The Mad Man on First Street and Other Short Stories packs a soulful punch. With the use of simply and deftly written short stories that crawl like a snail, delineating Zimbabwe’s fractious journey from Black nationalist activism during the Rhodesian bush war, the euphoria of independence soon tinged with disillusionment, up to the contemporary era, this book takes you home. Zimbabwe is known for a good number of its easy going but subtle short…