People & Politics

Sub-Saharan Africa is Home To The World’s Most Corrupt Governments, Transparency International

The nations of sub-Saharan Africa are still perceived on average to have the world's most corrupt governments, according to the latest index published by Transparency International (TI). The Berlin-based organisation says in its annual report, released on Tuesday, that sub-Saharan...

These are the Most Powerful Countries in Africa Right Now

US News has published its latest Best Countries ranking for 2019, and according to its Power subranking, Egypt is the most powerful country in Africa. The world’s most powerful countries also are the ones that consistently dominate news headlines, preoccupy...

France Summons Italian Envoy After Di Maio Accused France Of Creating Poverty in Africa

France’s foreign ministry on Monday summoned Italy’s ambassador after Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio accused Paris of creating poverty in Africa and fueling mass migration to Europe. “It’s not the first time the Italian authorities have made unacceptable and...

Italian Deputy PM Calls On EU to Sanction France for its ‘Continued Colonization’ of Africa

The Italian deputy prime minister has blamed France for the European migrant crisis, accusing it of impoverishing African nations with "colonialist" policies. He promised to take the issue to the EU and other international bodies. Luigi Di Maio, leader of...

Czech Republic Offers To Pay Nigerian Migrants, Others 4000 EUR To Leave Country

The Czech Republic is preparing a migrants return program under which it will offer 4,000 EUR to Nigerian migrants and others who will return back to their home country. The Czech Republic has decided to pay Nigerians and other migrants...

Khadija Ben Hamou Becomes the First Black Woman to be Crowned Miss Algeria

Khadija Ben Hamou has just made history by becoming the first black woman to be crowned Miss Algeria. Ben Hamou, who was named the winner on Saturday, January 5, 2019, edged out 16 other contestants to earn the coveted crown...

Two Nigerian Billionaires Ranked Among World’s 500 Richest People

As the new year takes off, Bloomberg has placed two Nigerian billionaires on their “top 500” index. The chart details the 500 richest people in the world, from a diverse background of business and investment. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is...

Michelle Obama Named ‘Most Admired Woman’ in America, Oprah Ranked Second

Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey has been ranked first and second 'Most Admired Women ' In America respectively. For the first time in 17 years, a woman other than Hillary Clinton has been named by Americans as the woman they...

Anthony Joshua Receives Royal OBE Award From Prince Charles

British heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua has been awarded his OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by Prince Charles in an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday. The 29-year-old Nigerian-British boxer currently holds the...

Top 10 Most Powerful Young Women in the World – Forbes 2018

Taylor Swift has been ranked the Most Powerful Young Women in the World. The 2018 World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list celebrates the icons, innovators and instigators who are using their voice to change power structures and create a lasting...
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Mwari: The Creator and Guiding Spirit of the Shona People of Southern Africa

The Shona people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Southern Africa, primarily inhabit Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and parts of...
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