The security situation used to be quite concerning but “through police-community partnership, driven by the police leadership and others, there have been vast improvements,” says Chief Paul Itua, a community leader and lawyer. Africa Renewal observed Mr. Ajao’s acclaimed relationship-building skills one Sunday in May. He attended a church service in the morning, dressed in local attire and sat in the back row, nondescript. After the service, he stayed a little longer outside the church premises bantering with a group of people—old and young, women and men. That afternoon he was one of the hundreds of attendees at a funeral. He…
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Weapons from Serbia and other European nations are being used by extremists in the Sahel and supporting armed conflict, according to a new Amnesty International report. The global NGO said it reviewed more than 400 pieces of digital media from Burkina Faso and Mali, including verified photos and videos posted on social media by members of armed groups between January 2018 and May 2021. The groups include Islamic State of Greater Sahara (ISGS), and the al-Qaeda-affiliated Jama’at Nusrat al Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM). The evidence shows the weapons come from Serbia, the Czech Republic, France and Slovakia, said Amnesty. “The…
Cynthia Nwadiora. Photo Instagram ceec_official Trends come, go and come again, and if there’s one trend that has entered the style scene multiple times, it is the blazer dress. Blazer dresses continue to show up and show out with diverse designs, silhouettes and colours. From intricate fits to modern and complex designs, the style remains hot and on point. The blazer dress is a bold and classy statement piece to elevate your wardrobe and your entire look, making you look feminine yet powerful. Here are some of our tips on rocking the blazer dress; AccessorizeAccessories set the tone for every…
Singita’s Black Rhino Translocation As a travel operator specialising in Luxury African Travel, we feel it is our responsibility to work with suppliers who not only provide excellent service and hospitality for our guests, but they also contribute towards the preservation of Africa’s natural landscapes and the magnificent creatures that inhabit these areas. Be it the tiny termite or the huge elephant, every part of a wild eco-system is vital to the delicate balance of nature. Singita are one such company who epitomise not only the highest level of standards for guests, but their contributions to the natural world have…
Khalid Ibrahim Abdul Aziz Shuhail Al Qahtani, UAE ambassador to Mozambique, met Augusta de Fátima Charifo Maita, minister of the sea, inland waters, and fisheries of Mozambique, where they discussed about exploring maritime cooperation The UAE ambassador welcomed the participation of the Mozambique’s Sea, Inland Waters, and Fisheries Ministry in Expo 2020 Dubai. (Image source: Adobe stock) During the meeting, which was held at the ministry’s premises, Al Qahtani highlighted the strong UAE-Mozambique ties and the promising opportunities for cooperation in the maritime field. The UAE ambassador welcomed the participation of the Mozambique’s Sea, Inland Waters, and Fisheries Ministry in…
A resident receives a dose of the AstraZeneca Plc Covid-19 vaccine at Mbagathi Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. (Patrick Meinhardt / Bloomberg via Getty Images) A resident receives a dose of the AstraZeneca Plc Covid-19 vaccine at Mbagathi Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. (Patrick Meinhardt / Bloomberg via Getty Images) The number of COVID-19 infections in Kenya has surpassed the 230,000 mark as the East African country continues its fight against the pandemic. According to the latest data by the health ministry, 1,166 people tested positive for the disease over the last…
“The Prevalence of Ritual” is on display until Saturday, Sept. 4 ST. LOUIS — Objects have power and meaning, and it can be felt in the work of artist Ronald Young. Young joined moderator Jade Powers, assistant curator of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City, in a discussion at The Kranzberg Arts Center on Aug. 14 about his exhibition “The Prevalence of Ritual.” It is on display by appointment on Eventbrite until Saturday, Sept. 4. His current body of work is a multidisciplinary exhibition that examines the idea of power objects, which is the spiritual belief that…
Photography: Dakshak Hey fam!! Let’s skip the part where I’ll give a bunch of excuses why I haven’t posted in months shall we? Thank you. I’ve just been doing a lot since this year and pandemic happened (oh shiiii I’m giving excuses again lol) and lockdown, face masks ….name it. The good thing is I’ve been very consistent on Instagram @kuyetbamai you can follow me there so you see all that’s been happening since March. I’ve come here a few times to read some of the lovely and heart warming comments you leave and I must say; that it goes…
Issued on: 24/08/2021 – 10:37 Zambia’s newly-elected president, Hakainde Hichilema, is sworn into office Tuesday, after defeating the incumbent Edgar Lungu by almost a million votes in a election marked by restricted campaigning and suspected vote rigging. Hichilema will take the oath of office before a crowd of current and former African leaders, along with opposition politicians from countries in the.Zambia is the second country in southern Africa in recent years, after Malawi in 2020, to transfer its presidency to an opposition candidate.Hichilema defeated Edgar Lungu by almost one million votes on 12 August in his sixth bid for the presidency.…
Issued on: 24/08/2021 – 02:19 Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday extended the suspension of parliament until further notice, the presidency said, after last month dismissing his prime minister and assuming executive authority in a move opponents branded a coup. Saied also extended the suspension of the immunity of members of parliament, the presidency said, adding Saied will give a speech to the nation in coming days, without giving more details.A month after Saied’s sudden intervention, he has not yet appointed a new prime minister or announced a roadmap demanded by Western allies and key players in Tunisia, including the…