In power since 1982, Cameroon President Paul Biya has ruled autocratically for more than four decades. While Cameroon is officially bilingual, one manifestation of such authoritarian governance is the persistent marginalization of the minority English-speaking population in the Northwest and Southwest regions, the former British Southern Cameroons. Since 2016, in the face of state violence, peaceful protests by Anglophone groups have morphed into armed conflict in which separatist groups are fighting for an independent Republic of Ambazonia. In its sixth year, this hidden and neglected war has killed thousands and forcibly displaced more than one million people. Biya’s autocratic regime…
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Although Nigerian sports’ failure to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup is among the year’s most discouraging events, there is much to look forward to in 2023. Beyond the General Elections, which seem to take center stage, the year 2023 has a lot to look forward to, from football to racetracks. The Green and White of Nigeria will be featured in several international events, of which PREMIUM TIMES has chosen seven. Hopefully, the country will not just make up the numbers at these events, but the athletes will make some appreciable impact. Super Falcons of Nigeria Another World Cup…
Roger provided farming training to other refugees in the camp as part of a People-to-People Development Aid Programme. He himself benefited from programmes implemented by a UNHCR partner which provided him with farming tools and seeds. “I also had people coming at my place asking me for advice, especially about greenhouses and nurseries.” Roger says that when he returns to the DRC, he will look to purchase a piece of land to continue working. “I will carry out a study to find out whether or not the land is good before purchasing it.” The other challenge that awaits him is…
Benin’s President Patrice Talon on Friday met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in the country’s economic capital, Cotonou. President Talon noted that Qin’s Africa tour after the inauguration, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Benin, underlined the friendship and close ties between the two countries. Talon said Benin valued the support and assistance it had received from China over the years and will continue to be a firm and reliable friend of China. The Beninese president said China’s right development path had contributed to its remarkable achievements and has inspired many developing countries.…
People from all over the world are traveling to Tanzania to visit the world renowned Serengeti National Park. If you plan to do the same, you’ve landed on the right article. We have summarized exactly what to expect when you travel to Serengeti National Park. This will help you prepare for your trip.You will witness the great migration:Image: Mara ExplorersThe reason this park is so popular is because you can actually see the Great wildebeest migration, a wonder of the world.The best time to witness the great migration would be, well, any time of the year actually! This is because…
Over the next five years, 300 million people will come online in Africa. Many of them are young, creative, and entrepreneurial, ready to drive new innovation and opportunity across the region. That’s why, in 2017, we committed to help 10 million Africans get the digital skills they need to grow their careers and businesses. So far, we’ve trained six million people through Grow With Google programs, including Google Career Certificates, which help people learn the skills they need to qualify for roles in fast-growing fields like data analytics, digital marketing & e-commerce, IT support, project management and UX design.But just…
by Staff Reporter Saturday Jan 14, 2023. 15:00 David Abagna insists it would be a mistake for Ghana to take Madagascar and Sudan lightly at the 2022 African Nations Championships (CHAN).The Black Galaxies will contest Group C against Barea and the Secretarybirds after defending champions Morocco withdrew on the eve of the tournament to boost the other three teams’ hopes.Annor Walker’s squad arrived in Constantine on Thursday to begin their final preparations for the clash with the island nation at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium on Sunday night.Abagna, who represents Real Tamale United back in his homeland, declared the two-time CHAN…
Glenn Hardy Jr. I Remember When, Charlie James Gallery Los Angeles, until February 12, 2022 Cherry Blossoms in DC, 2021 About: Charlie James Gallery is delighted to present a solo show of Maryland-based artist Glenn Hardy Jr. titled I Remember When ____, opening January 8th at the gallery from 6-9pm. In this new body of work, Hardy composes scenes and portraits of black figures at play, at work, and in moments of contemplation. Many of the scenes, particularly those of the young at play have an almost Rockwellian innocence and optimism, and Hardy’s style…
Chicken Rice is a beloved dish in Singapore, renowned for its savory flavor and comforting simplicity. Made with steamed chicken, fragrant rice, and a variety of flavorful sauces and side dishes, it is a staple at hawker centers and food courts throughout the city-state. It’s one of my favorite hawker center foods and one of the first dishes I take my out of town friends to try.Chicken Rice: Singapore’s national dish if it had to choose one. Steamed or pan fried chicken served over rice that’s cooked in chicken broth. Doesn’t sound super appealing but it was delicious and who…
Comment on this storyCommentSign up to get the rest free, including news from around the globe and interesting ideas and opinions to know, sent to your inbox every weekday.For many Western policymakers, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is the all-defining crisis of the moment. That’s understandable: An open war in Europe of this scale marked an epochal moment on the continent, realigning grand strategy in major European capitals and reinvigorating the transatlantic alliance. Meanwhile, the war’s ripple effects — shocks to supply chains, energy markets and global food systems — have fed into other crises far away, from West Africa…