WORRISOME TENSION BETWEEN NIGERIA AND GHANA

Is History repeating itself in the relationship between Nigeria and Ghana? The Senior Special Assistant to the Nigerian President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa described the recent mass arrest and deportation of Nigerians living in Ghana as worrisome. She said this while addressing the news agency on the issue of over 723 Nigerians reported to have been deported since the beginning of the year. Nigeria and Ghana are members of the Economic Community…

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VICTORY OF TSHISKEDI PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION WIN, D.R. CONGO

DR Congo Top Court upholds Tshisekedi presidential election win Previously, on the election that held in D.R. Congo on Friday. There was a demand for manual recount by Martus Fayulu. meanwhile, to confirm the victory of Felix Tshisekedi at the Constitutional Court. On Sunday, after undergoing the recount at the Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of  Congo . It was confirm that Felix Tshisekedi  the presidential election candidate still won. He also dismisses a…

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AU URGES DR CONGO TO DELAY FINAL ELECTION RESULT

The elections that held in Democratic Republic of Congo, the African Union (AU) say there is “serious doubts”. The final results that have been call should be suspended. One of the opposition candidates, Felix Tshisekedi, the figure that were announces brings victory to him. The other opponent Martin Fayulu of the current administration insists he won. Martin Fayulu supporters said Felix Tshisekedi made a power sharing deal with outgoing President Joseph Kabila. The team of…

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THE KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND

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The kingdom of Swaziland gained its independence on the 6th of September 1968 from the United Kingdom. The Kingdom of Swaziland, is a sovereign state in Southern Africa. It’s neighbored by Mozambique to the northeast and by South Africa to its north, west and south. It’s a gorgeous green and hilly country with some of the most fascinating culture. It is also known as Ngwane or the Kingdom of Eswatini. It is the smallest country in…

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BURKINA FASO

HAPPY 58TH INDEPENDENCE TO BURKINA FASO Burkina Faso is a landlocked West African country that was colonized by France. It gained its independence on Aug. 5, 1960. The name Burkina Faso means “land of incorruptible people”. It was formerly known as Upper Volta, and adopted its current name after it gained its independence.  Its name came out from the Volta River. Its capital is Ouagadougou. Written as “Wogodogo” in the Mòoré dialect. This means “You are…

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The Republic of Benin

The Republic of Benin became independent from France on the 1st August, 1960 Benin is a narrow, key-shaped, north-south strip of land situated in West Africa; it’s officially the Republic of Benin and was formerly called Dahomey. Around it you would find Togo to the west, Bight of Benin to the south, by to the east and by Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. Lately the country has turned out to be the most visited country…

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AfDB : US$ 30m TO CONCLUDE CONNECTIVITY IN KENYA POWER SECTOR.

Kenya Power will see its funding for the Last Mile Connectivity Project doubled by African Development Bank (AfDB). AfDB gives Kenya US $30m for the first phase and second phase one of the Last Mile project money.  The funds will cover 600,000 Kenyan households connected to electricity with 314,000 targeted in the initial phase. The Government is enhancing connectivity for Kenyan citizens from the funds advanced to the country.  Funds will be implemented in projects…

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REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA

THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA

The Republic of Liberia celebrates its 171 years of independence The Republic of Liberia is a country on the West African coast. Did you know that ‘Liberia’ is actually Latin and translates to ‘Land of the Free’? Now you do. The American Colonization Society founded the republic of Liberia in 1821 as a place for free African Americans to migrate to. More than 10,000 made the journey across the Atlantic, aided by the society, until Liberia…

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CONSTRUCTION WORKS BEGINS ON NEW DAR ES SALAAM BRIDGE

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President John Magufuli and South Korea Premier, Mr Lee Nak-yeon sign MoU for New Dar es salaam bridge construction. Construction is set to kick-off on the new Dar es Salaam bridge. Meanwhile the MoU was sign in the presence of President John Magufuli and South Korea Premier, Mr Lee Nak-yeon. According to the MoU, the bridge will cost $126.26 million (Over Sh284bn) and will be complete in 2021. It will also have a structure that will run…

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Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe

Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe

Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe is celebrating its 43 years of independence from Portugal (July 12, 1975.) São Tomé and Príncipe is Africa’s tiniest Portuguese-speaking island country.  It is located in the Gulf of Guinea near Central Africa’s western equatorial coast. Sao Tome and Principe is a country consisting of two small islands and also smaller islets sitting off the Western coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. They gained independence  from Portugal in 1975….

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REPUBLIC OF MALAWI – THE WARM HEART OF AFRICA

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THE REPUBLIC OF MALAWI CELEBRATES ITS 54 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE TODAY The Republic of Malawi is a beautiful country that offers so much to visitors. This landlocked country provides an ever-changing and diverse landscape. It is bordered by Zambia to the north west, Tanzania to the north east and Mozambique to the south, south west and south east. It is one of the safest countries in Africa. FUN FACTS ABOUT MALAWI Before independence, Malawi was…

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UNION OF COMOROS

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Union of Comoros celebrates its 43rd Independence day today 6th July, 2018. Today is independence day for Union of Comoros  which form an archipelago of volcanic islands situated off the south-east coast of Africa in the warm Indian Ocean waters of the Mozambique Channel. Comoros is amazingly friendly. It also has world-class beaches and an underwater world, that even the most famous countries in south-east Asia would be jealous of. Fun and Interesting Facts About…

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The Republic of Cape Verde

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Cape Verde celebrated its 43rd Independence day on 5th July, 2018 The republic of Cape Verde also known as Cabo Verde is an island nation on an archipelago of volcanic origin in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwestern coast of Africa. Fun and Interesting Facts about the country  The name of the islands originates from the Cap-Vert peninsula in West Africa. It is also located in the central Atlantic Ocean approximately 570 kilometers (350 miles) off the…

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People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria

The Republic of Algeria

The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria celebrates independence On july 5th, Republic of Algeria celebrates its independence from France in 1962. after been invaded by the French in 1830, Algeria remained under France’s control for 132 years. Fun and Interesting Facts about  Algeria Algeria is from an Arabic word  Al Jazain, meaning “the Islands,” the small islands along the coastline of the capitol Algiers.  Algeria was formerly the Barbary Coast (a corruption of Berber)  notorious for  pirates who…

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SEYCHELLES – THE ISLAND OF TREASURE

TODAY is Independence Day in the Seychelles. Seychelles is celebrating their 44th anniversary of its independence from the UK on the June 29, 1976. This country is a paradise on Earth. The beautiful country encompasses deep blue waters and white sandy beaches with exotic sea life, becoming a famous honeymoon destination.  The country also has beautiful nature reserves and rare wildlife such as giant Aldabra tortoises.  Technically, it is the smallest continent in the world with…

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DJIBOUTI

Djibouti is a semi-presidential republic. They gained their independence from France on 27, June 1977. Djibouti is a tiny country in northeast Africa. It is bordered by Eritrea to the north, Somalia to the southeast and Ethiopia to the south and west. In this country you get to enjoy an arid desert climate with little rainfall and high temperatures all year round.  The official languages are French and Arabic while the other languages spoken are…

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Madagascar – Unique Island

Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, and it is located 400km off the east coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Madagascar’s s split from the Indian peninsula allowed native plants and animal to evolve in relative isolation. Thereby, making Madagascar a biodiversity hotspot. In other words, majority of the wild life you find on the island, you cant see anywhere else in the world. The ring-tail lemur is a typical example of…

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FRESH TALKS ON WESTERN SAHARA TO BE ORGANISED BY UN.

 UN makes more effort to stop violence over Western Sahara. The UN agent for western Sahara is planning a meeting for return of negotiations between Morocco and Algeria next week. Horst Koehler, ex-director of the International Monetary Fund will start talks with Morocco on June 28. Afterwards, he will be going to Laayoune on June 29 to visit the UN observer. Also, Koehler will travel to Tindouf in Algeria to meet the Polisario Front at an unconfirmed…

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ZIMBABWE OPPOSITION PARTY MARCH TO STOP FRAUD AND CORRUPTION IN THE UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

 Zimbabwe opposition party demands for a free and fair  presidential election come June 30. Zimbabwean opposition party supporters  are protesting against fraud and voter intimidation in the upcoming presidential election. Despite the cold weather, the march organised by the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) went on at Harare. MDC leader Nelson Chamisa handed a petition to the electoral commission saying they want a free and fair election. Also, demanding for publication of voter roll, audit…

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STATE OF ERITREA- THE HIDDEN GEM OF AFRICA

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Eritrea is a Northeast African country on the red sea coast. It is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethopia in the south and Djibouti in the southeast. It was an Italian colony from 1890 – 1947 before the British took over. A war of independence broke out and eventually got their independence in 1993. It’s Independence Day is one of the most important public holidays in the country. They mark it May 24 every year. Fun and…

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