SOME unpredicted gatherings come up in the nick of time when something massive is indeed happening, with such consultations helping to unlock a riddle relating to a rise in havoc or chaos in African economies and the continent’s political landscape. Those who have been friends some major power don’t have much to show for, as major economic powers have…
During a press conference, David Shaw, Senior Vice President of the American MMA promotion UFC, addressed inquiries about when the organization plans to hold a tournament in Africa. According to Shaw, the timing will depend on the approval of UFC President Dana White. Should White give the green light, the organization will begin planning the event immediately. However, Shaw…
During a press conference, David Shaw, Senior Vice President of the American MMA promotion UFC, addressed inquiries about when the organization plans to hold a tournament in Africa. According to Shaw, the timing will depend on the approval of UFC President Dana White. Should White give the green light, the organization will begin planning the event immediately. However, Shaw…
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (New York) Aid workers on the frontlines of the world’s conflicts are being killed in unprecedented numbers, OCHA said today as it marked World Humanitarian Day. With 280 aid workers killed in 33 countries last year, 2023 marked the deadliest year on record for the global humanitarian community. This outrageously high…
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (New York) Aid workers on the frontlines of the world’s conflicts are being killed in unprecedented numbers, OCHA said today as it marked World Humanitarian Day. With 280 aid workers killed in 33 countries last year, 2023 marked the deadliest year on record for the global humanitarian community. This outrageously high…
Written by Abbey Makoe AFRICA’S role, or lack thereof, came into sharp focus when the UN General Assembly debated under-representation of the continent in the global governance system, particularly at the UN Security Council. The debate, which took place at the beginning of the week, was called by Sierra Leone, whose leader, President Julius Maada Bio, made a compelling…
Written by Abbey Makoe AFRICA’S role, or lack thereof, came into sharp focus when the UN General Assembly debated under-representation of the continent in the global governance system, particularly at the UN Security Council. The debate, which took place at the beginning of the week, was called by Sierra Leone, whose leader, President Julius Maada Bio, made a compelling…
“Tonight Africa won regardless,” said a victorious Dricus du Plessis after submitting Israel Adesanya to retain his middleweight title at UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) 305 in Perth, Australia, on Sunday. In its 31-year history, UFC has become one of the most popular sporting tickets in town. But the build-up to this contest highlighted a part of the world that…
“Tonight Africa won regardless,” said a victorious Dricus du Plessis after submitting Israel Adesanya to retain his middleweight title at UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) 305 in Perth, Australia, on Sunday. In its 31-year history, UFC has become one of the most popular sporting tickets in town. But the build-up to this contest highlighted a part of the world that…
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame says he might introduce a tax on church collections, seeking to tame what has turned out to be extortion and exploitative tendencies by evangelical clerics. In his first address after taking a new oath of office this week, the Rwandan head of state, strongly criticised church leaders who masquerade under the cover of God to…