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Jan

27

2025

ECOWAS Faces Uncertain Future as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Exit Wednesday

News, PoliticsAfrica, Bokina Faso, Mali, Niger Republic, Politics, World News

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is bracing for a significant shift as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso formally withdraw from the regional bloc on Wednesday. This move marks the culmination of a year-long process that began with the three countries' notification of their intention to leave ECOWAS. The withdrawal is a result of simmering tensions between the three nations, all led by military regimes, and ECOWAS. The regional organization had imposed sanctions on the countries following coups that brought their current leaders to power. Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have accused ECOWAS of being subservient to France,…

Sep

14

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

South Sudan Delays Elections by Two Years, Extending Transitional Period

News, PoliticsAfrica, Politics, South Sudan

In a move that has raised concerns about the stability of the fragile peace in South Sudan, the government has announced a two-year postponement of the country's long-awaited elections. The polls, initially scheduled for December 2024, have been rescheduled for December 22, 2026. According to a statement from President Salva Kiir's office, the extension is necessary to allow for critical arrangements, including the drafting of a new constitution. Logistical and security challenges have also been cited as reasons for the delay. This decision comes as a disappointment to many, as South Sudan has not held any elections since its independence…

Aug

25

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Pan African Conference: Guinea Bissau’s Engr Nuno Nabiam Joins Global Leaders in London

Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, Guinea Bissau, News, PoliticsAfrica, Comr Amos Kalu, Guinea Bissau, Nuno Nabiam, Politics

London, August 25th, 2024 - In a significant move towards promoting Africa's growth and development on the global stage, the former Prime Minister of Guinea Bissau, Engr Nuno Nabiam, has been invited to attend the Pan African Conference in London. The conference, organized by Africans in Diasporan Corporation, brings together influential leaders and stakeholders from across the continent to discuss and shape the future of Africa. The vision of the conference is to place Africa on a good pedestal in global development, recognizing the continent's vast potential and resources. Guinea Bissau, as a West African nation, is expected to play…

Apr

04

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Moses Dzimbiri, a Malawian Ex-Convict, posing as Immigration Officer to defraud foreigners

Column, Metro, NewsAfrica, Crime, Malawi, Metro

The Malawi Embassy in Nigeria has been alerted of a worrisome development involving her citizen, Moses Dzimbiri of Blantyre, Malawi, who has been impersonating his country by posing as an immigration officer to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians of their hard-earned money. In his latest stunt, a young Nigerian who needed a business VISA to Malawi was introduced to Moses in November 2023. Mr. Moses said his brother has been working with the Malawian immigration in his country where he too was a staff before traveling out of the country. The client from Nigeria innocently trusted him after getting convinced of his…

Mar

26

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Diamoye Faye’s Senegalese Presidential Victory; A Litmus Test For Democracy In Africa.

Column, News, Politics2024, Africa, Politics, senegal

The victory of 44-year-old Diamonye Faye in the previous Sunday’s Senegalese Presidential election has left a gap for other African countries to fill in terms of defending and sustaining the image of democracy. Mr. Faye of the Pastef opposition Party had been in jail for the past ten days before the election just to weaken his strength in slogging it out with the serving President at the polls, the ruling party’s Ba congratulated Mr. Faye ahead of the final declaration. For seventeen candidates to have conceded victory to Faye even when the poll was yet to be finalized told much about…