Author: King Jaja

“Of course, I’m worried about my children,” she said. “That’s why we keep moving.” Ravaged by years of conflict, there has barely been enough peacetime in the world’s newest nation to begin building. Only 200 kilometers of its roads are paved. Now, South Sudan is dealing with biblical floods that began as early as June and were made worse by the climate crisis, which it had little hand in creating.For years, South Sudan has been experiencing wetter-than-normal wet seasons, while its dry seasons are becoming even drier. The rainy season has ended, yet the water that has accumulated over months…

Energy30 November 2021, 9:00 am. 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that Royal Dutch Shell is considering a return to Libya with a plan to develop new oil and gas fields and infrastructure, as well as a solar project, a decade after exiting the North African country because of unrest. The plan, details of which were seen by Reuters, marks a rare new oil and gas foray by the energy major as it seeks to cut fossil fuel investment and slash greenhouse gas emissions. Article TagsTopics of Interest: EnergyType: Reuters BestSectors: Business & FinanceCommodities & EnergyUtilities & Other EnergyRegions: AfricaEuropeCountries: EnglandLibyaWin Types: ExclusivityStory…

The sounds of jingle bells, the sight of snowballs laying confidently on our pavements, Christmas trees billowing against the wind all set up in every home, the cozy-chic style of winter becoming prominent on the streets and dropping temps beckoning us to layer up our outfits. Like most people, our favorite time of the year is almost here—winter –and we are ready to try our hands on the Winter trends 2021 unveiled. Thankfully, the urge to yank pieces off the wardrobe and stylishly coordinate them into “outside” clothes wasn’t dampened by the pandemic. Although some of these trends have been…

“Vote buying” – when a voter exchanges his or her vote for some form of compensation in an election – plagues many electoral contexts across sub-Saharan African. Over the last two decades, however, Kenya has witnessed some of the highest rates of vote buying in sub-Saharan Africa. According to Afrobarometer data between 2003 and 2014, more than a quarter of the population said they engaged in vote buying. Afrobarometer’s estimates are likely an understatement of the true scope of the problem. Many people know that the behaviour is illegal and may not reveal their engagement in vote buying to an…

There were a series of activities at the fair that focused on the African creative economy as part of Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), an initiative of the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) to support Creative Economy growth on the continent. CANEX activities at the fair included film policy workshops with film commissioners and policy makers from around the continent; CANEX Live, and the CANEX Summit featuring a series of expert-led discussions, fireside chats, and creative showcases, all aimed at giving an opportunity to show how the creative industry in Africa can contribute to economic growth. CANEX comes at a good time…

As part of their mission to be good corporate citizens in the markets in which they operate, Mantrac Ghana commissioned an AstroTurf named ‘The Mansour Field of Dreams’ and an accompanying modern playground for the Ahenemba International School at Mpatado in Takoradi, Ghana Mantrac Ghana have commissioned an AstroTurf named ‘The Mansour Field of Dreams’. (Image source: Mantrac) Mantrac Ghana earlier roofed a three-story school building of the school to give more pupils in the surrounding communities the opportunity to access quality basic education. The turf and playground are part of a commitment made earlier this year by Loutfy Mansour…

Simbiatu “Simbi” Abisola Abiola Ajikawo, better known by her stage name Little Simz, is a British-Nigerian rapper, singer and actress of Yoruba heritage. Ajikawo was born in Islington, London to Nigerian parents. She was raised with two older sisters. She is ethnically Yoruba. She studied at Highbury Fields School in London. She went on to attend St Mary’s Youth Club in Upper Street, Islington, which pop stars Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke also attended. Ajikawo later studied at Westminster Kingsway College and pursued her music career from there. Following the release of four mixtapes and five EPs, she released her debut album A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons on 18 September 2015 through her independent label, AGE: 101 Music. The album entered the UK R&B…

When most travelers think of safari, wildlife takes center stage. Whether you are on a mission to witness the Great Migration, see the Big 5, or spot a species you’ve never seen before, you are excited for the animals that await.  But there is much more to a safari than wildlife and it is these experiences that make the journey truly unforgettable. One particular component that is often overlooked but greatly contributes to one’s overall experience is the cuisine. Initial assumptions are that food on safari is very basic when in fact it’s the complete opposite and for most, some…

Tourists line up at the check-in counter at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Nov. 27, 2021, after several countries banned flights from South Africa over the discovery of the Omicron variant. /Photo by VCG The African Union (AU) on Tuesday called for an “urgent rescinding” of travel bans imposed on certain African countries following the emergence of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Following the announcement by South African scientists of the discovery of the variant in late November, several countries imposed travel restrictions on southern African countries as a means of controlling the spread of the variant.…

Here is why the US has been concerned with China ‘s plans to build a military base in Equatorial Guinea The US has countless military bases across the world, but Washington is particularly concerned about one that could pop up on the Atlantic Ocean .Most of Equatorial Guinea’s oil reserves were discovered and have been extracted by American oil companies, making both the country’s ruling family, the Nguemas, and US firms rich while less than half of the country’s populationaccording to the Human Development Index.  See total solar eclipse over Antarctica – CNN Video Endangered whale gives birth while entangled…