Akazehe: Burundi’s Unique Greeting Tradition Faces Threat of Extinction

Akazehe: Burundi’s Unique Greeting Tradition Faces Threat of Extinction

Nov 3, 2024

The Akazehe, a cherished cultural greeting in Burundi, is at risk of disappearing. This traditional custom involves an exchange of respect and affection, where individuals gently bow and offer a warm smile, often accompanied by a handshake or hug. In recent years, however,

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Swamidwa Habidadi Cultivates Success from Adversity in Burkina Faso’s Agricultural Sector

Swamidwa Habidadi Cultivates Success from Adversity in Burkina Faso’s Agricultural Sector

Oct 29, 2024

Swamidwa Habidadi, an inspiring agricultural entrepreneur in Burkina Faso, has turned adversity into opportunity by revitalizing the country’s farming sector with sustainable practices. Facing harsh environmental challenges and limited resources, Habidadi has leveraged innovative techniques to transform local agriculture, providing communities with improved

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CARICOM Ministers Boost Food Security & Climate Action at Caribbean Week of Agriculture

CARICOM Ministers Boost Food Security & Climate Action at Caribbean Week of Agriculture

Oct 15, 2024

CARICOM ministers gathered in St. Vincent during the 18th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) to address regional food security and sustainability. Key discussions included the “25 by 2025” initiative, blue economy development, and strategies to enhance intra-regional trade and agriculture. The ministers are

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Supreme Court Halts Banning Of Old Naira Notes

Supreme Court Halts Banning Of Old Naira Notes

Feb 8, 2023

Supreme Court Halts Banning Of Old Naira Notes The process by the federal government to place ban on the use of the old Naira notes has been suspended by The Supreme Court in Abuja on Wednesday. It can be recalled that the federal

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Mixed Reactions as African Leaders are Conveyed by Buses to Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral in UK

Mixed Reactions as African Leaders are Conveyed by Buses to Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral in UK

Sep 19, 2022

Mixed reactions have trailed the viral photos and videos of African leaders bundled on several buses to attend Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in the UK on Monday, September 19, 2022. Visible in the viral photos are Kenya’s President William Ruto, Tanzania’s President Samia

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‘There will be Consequences’- Enraged African-American Warns Nigerians, others against “Akata” Name-calling

‘There will be Consequences’- Enraged African-American Warns Nigerians, others against “Akata” Name-calling

Aug 25, 2022

An African-American has issued a stern warning to Africans, most especially Nigerians in the Diaspora who describe Black Americans as “Akata”- a name which translates loosely to “wild animal”. The middle-aged man whose identity is unknown expressed his disapproval of the term. According

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Mixed Reactions as Hon Emeka Ihedioha’s Son Graduates with First Class from Varsity in UK

Mixed Reactions as Hon Emeka Ihedioha’s Son Graduates with First Class from Varsity in UK

Jul 15, 2022

Ihiasota Boniface Chukwuemeka Ihiedioha Jnr., the son of the immediate former Governor of Imo State and a one-time deputy speaker of the Federal House of Representative, Rt. Hon Chief Sir Emeka lhiedioha has graduated with First Class Honors in Business Management and Finance

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The Need For Proactive Steps Against Killer Herders By Buhari, Governors

The Need For Proactive Steps Against Killer Herders By Buhari, Governors

Feb 8, 2021

  When Governor of Benue state Samuel Ortom addressed a press conference, he spoke with so much fury and expressed his annoyance about the raging insecurity in the country which he blamed on herders and Miyetti Allah both of whom he said receive

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Has the Digital Media Become the New Reality?

Nov 18, 2020

  In the words of Marshall McLuhan who predicted years ago that the world would soon become a ‘global village’, indeed, this has began playing out in a seemingly faster pace than ever before. With the broadcasting, the internet, the social media and

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#EndSARS Protests in Nigeria : Youths Demand Abolishing of Unit

Oct 9, 2020

The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is a unit of the Nigerian Police Force under the Force Criminal, Investigation and Intelligence Department. This unit is headed by the Deputy Inspector General of Police. The Special Anti-Robbery Squad was founded in 1992 by former police

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