Tag: africa
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Africa: A call for sustainable investment over aid – By Bosun Aiyedun
For decades, the European Union (EU), the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), China, Russia, and other global powers have allocated hundreds of millions—if not billions—of dollars in development assistance to Africa.
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Experienced Raila Odinga pushes for peaceful, prosperous Africa – By Ikeddy Isiguzo
FOR decades, hundreds of conferences have been held on the importance of breaking the barriers that national borders colonialists imposed provide against the development of Africa. They have all ended up as gas, mere words. One man – Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya,
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Africa has what it takes to develop itself – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says that Africa has what it takes to develop itself and should look inward to improve intra-African trade in the interest of the people and the continent. The President said this on his official X account on Monday, adding that he had
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China, Africa collaborate to empower Africa and drive the global green transition
On October 23, 2024, Zhang Jianhua, Director of China’s National Energy Administration, announced that China has built a globally competitive, full-chain renewable energy system, supplying over 80% of the world’s photovoltaic modules and 70% of wind power equipment.
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Huawei: Scientific and technological innovation leads Africa’s digital future
On October 22, Beijing time, Huawei’s native HarmonyOS NEXT became the focus of attention in the global technology community. As the world’s leading technology company, Huawei has promoted the progress of global information technology, e
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Abdelrahman Amir: Bridging Cultures and Innovating Agriculture from BGI to Africa
In the rapidly evolving world of agriculture, young minds like Abdelrahman Amir are emerging, driven by a deep love for his homeland and a fierce commitment to his continent. With every step he takes, he is determined to turn this vision into reality, channeling his passion
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Why youth entrepreneurs are key to tackling climate change in Africa – By Tony Elumelu
I am a proud Nigerian and a proud African. I am also a philanthropist and entrepreneur—and I have seen firsthand that to effectively tackle climate change within the African context, from Egypt to Nigeria to South Africa, we must look to the people it impacts.
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From one village, a fearless future for Africa – By Etim Etim
Some 250 days after the tragic death of its founder, Wigwe University formally opened its doors to its first set of students on Thursday, October 17, 2024, marking the fulfilment of late Herbert Wigwe’s dream to build a world-class citadel of learning in his community in the rain forest of southern Nigeria.
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On Africa’s backwardness – By Prof G. G. Darah
This is a follow-up to my comments on why Europe and America are more advanced than Africa. It is true that Black Africans are the first human beings (homo sapiens) to exist in the world. From Africa, people migrated to populate Asia, Europe and other parts. All other races are grandchildren of Black Africa.
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Time for Nigeria to stand up for itself and Africa – By Owei Lakemfa
The world is in turmoil. Various peoples are planning, strategising and re-strategising. The Middle East is meeting, especially as war is being brought to its doorsteps. The Americans want their November elections quickly out of the way so they can focus on their domination the world, irrespective of who wins the elections. Their European first…