Tag: africa
#YNaija2016Review: 7 things that need to change in Nigerian politics this year
by Roqeebah Olaoniye Politics in Nigeria last year was upside-down to say the least. We can count how many politicians ...
‘The biggest problem with 2016 AFRIFF was funding’ | Founder, Chioma Ude speaks on the success of the Festival
The 2016 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) held about a month ago but it hasn’t stopped generating buzz. The YNaija ...
The Media Blog: We’re curious about this Buzzfeed video
It might be nothing. And lord knows we fuss over things that turn out to be nothing sometimes, but we ...
‘We’re ready for sustainable, resilient and inclusive solutions,’ Gary Whitehill talks about innovation in Africa
by Tolu Omoyeni This article is an in-dept and disruptive look at Africa through the eyes of man who believes ...
Victor Asemota: Terra Incognita -who moved our dots?
Terra Incognita — Latin for “Unknown Land” “HIC SVNT DRACONES” — “Here Be Dragons” Mark Shuttleworth is an African and he ...
Femi Adesina: The Gbagbo and Koroma treatment is inevitable for Yahya Jammeh
by Femi Adesina What a helluva week for a man who turns 74 today. In one day, in his birthday ...
Arit Okpo: Which one is the real African culture? [NEW VOICES]
by Arit Okpo When I was growing up, I read lots of Enid Blyton and so I spent afternoons in ...
Here are the winners and losers from Ghana’s presidential election
Ghana has decided and Nana Akufo-Addo is the popular choice of the citizenry. Incumbent president, John Mahama has conceded defeat ...
The Thread: After conceding defeat, Gambia’s Yahya Jammeh rejects results
Last week, The Gambia held its election. The victor of that election was Adama Barrow. Just days after conceding defeat ...
Opinion: Perspectives on Ghana and Gambia elections
by Jide Ojo Today, December 7, 2016, about 15.7 million Ghanaians are filing out to vote a new president and ...
Opinion: Africa truly rising
by Anthony Ademiluyi After the return of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu from England in 1957 after a 13-year sojourn for his educational ...
Opinion: No, MMM has not shown that Nigeria is not mobile first
by Osarumen Osamuyi When the number of people rising to the top of a pyramid scheme like MMM (the Mavrodi ...
The Thread: The reign of African dictators is coming to an end
“Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who has been in power since 1979 and is one of Africa’s longest-ruling leaders, ...
Opinion: But really, who do they think they are?
by Lamide Akintobi It is a thing of rage not to be able to be at peace with what your ...
The Thread: It’s like Gambia won the World Cup
Africa and dictatorship go hand in hand. Mugabe is still ruling Zimbabwe with an iron hand at the ripe old ...
Opinion: Bridging the divide between analog leaders and digital natives in Africa for viable tech development
by Damilola Faustino Leadership is one of the biggest failures of the African continent. It is unfortunately blessed with a handful ...
Naofal Ali: I grew up in Africa. Don’t be sorry for me
by Naofal Ali To understand this article, two precisions are needed. I was born and have grown up in Benin ...
The Thread: Do you know your HIV status? | #WorldAidsDay
Today is World Aids Day, and to mark the day, @Lade is asking people to recount their first HIV test experience. ...
The Thread: “Sexual intercourse is not the only way to get infected with HIV” | #WorldAidsDay
Today is World Aids Day and the theme for this year is Hands Up for #HIV Prevention. It’s better safe ...
The Future Awards Africa launches Nigerian theme for its 11th edition, nominees list released Sunday 4th December
Following the announcement by the Central Working Committee (CWC) for Africa’s biggest youth event The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), the ...
Opinion: Financial institution crisis in Africa | Causes and Solutions
by Olawale Rotimi Opeyemi Formal financial sector in Africa has been rocked with tough crisis over the recent decade; events ...
Reuben Abati: Goodbye, Fidel Castro
by Reuben Abati The death of Fidel Castro was long expected and when it finally came on Friday night, there ...
Farooq Kperogi: Fake Trump quotes about Nigerians and Africans
There are scores of fake quotes about Nigerians and Africans attributed to Donald Trump that have fooled many otherwise intelligent ...
Femi Fani-Kayode: Fidel Castro, the great titan
by Femi Fani-Kayode I admired the defiant spirit, passion, strength, commitment and courage of Fidel Castro. He was a blessing ...
The Thread: Fidel Castro loved Africa
Whatever might be said or spun about Fidel Castro, he was a man that did not turn his back on ...
YNaija Analysis: Fidel Castro’s influence on Nigeria and Africa
Fidel Castro’s life and legacy is one that defies all simplification. He remains a hero to some, and a monster ...
Opinion: Till debt do us apart
by Jideofor Adibe The recent request from President Buhari for legislative authorization for an external borrowing of almost $30bn is ...
Harmony Levin: Memoirs of an amateur African [NEXT]
by Harmony Levin “Africa is beyond bemoaning the past for its problems.The task of undoing the past is on the ...
Opinion: Rethinking the future of education in Africa: Agenda 2063 in focus
by Oyindamola Johnson I had the opportunity of attending the recently held World Bank Group Youth Summit on “Rethinking Education ...
Opinion: The Donald Trump paradox
by Ugochukwu Nnamdi Ukamba It is a difficult pill to swallow but one that must be swallowed nonetheless –barring any ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy