Giraffes Make an Impressive Comeback in Niger
After decades of falling populations due to poaching and loss of habitat, giraffes are experiencing a comeback in Niger. Conservationists hope that other countries can learn from their success. The leaves of the tree are gently swaying as a five-meter-tall giraffe stretches that final few inches to grab a snack off the treetop. It is […]
Nigerian Refugees in Niger Struggle for Food and Water
Thousands of Nigerian refugees in neighbouring countries such as Niger have been struggling for resources since fleeing attacks by the Boko Haram group. The Nigerian army has taken back the rebel group’s last remaining strongholds in the northeastern Borno State and, while the United Nations reports that people have started returning to their devastated towns […]
There is a sense of déjà vu in the rise of the Niger Delta Avengers
There is a sense of déjà vu in the rise of the Niger Delta Avengers, whose activities of sabotaging oil and gas infrastructure have brought about dramatic impact on Nigeria’s economy, which is already faced with recession. A little over a decade ago, the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) and other groups […]
UK Prime Minister Caught on Camera Calling Nigeria ‘Fantastically Corrupt’
British Prime Minister, David Cameron, has been caught on camera ridiculing Nigeria as a “fantastically corrupt” country. A short video footage, published by British television station, ITV News, shows Mr. Cameron telling the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, that Nigeria and Afghanistan are “two of the most corrupt countries in the world”. Mr Cameron’s comment […]
The Panama Papers Scandal’s Growing Impact On South Africa, Botswana and Nigeria
While no African official has yet resigned as a result of the Panama Papers, African journalists involved in the investigation say they have given Africans a wake up call and could even lead to government action. The twin sister of DRC’s leader Joseph Kabila twin sister, the nephew of South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma and […]
Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou Sworn in for 2nd and Last Term
Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou has been sworn into office for the second and last five-year term. The leader was sworn in by the country’s Constitutional Court at a ceremony held in the capital, Niamey, late on Saturday. Eight Heads of State, including the Senegalese leader, Macky Sall and 44 Speakers of parliament from across Africa […]
Niger Opposition Coalition to Boycott Runoff Elections
Niger’s opposition coalition says its jailed candidate Hama Amadou will boycott the runoff race against President Mahamadou Issoufou, in a poll expected to grant the incumbent a second term. Opposition coalition COPA 2016’s Seini Oumarou said in a statement on Tuesday that the coalition would be withdrawing from the runoff, citing “unfair treatment between the […]
Nigerian Court Convicts Nine Foreign Nationals For Oil Theft
Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court, Lagos has sentenced nine foreign nationals to 20 years imprisonment for illegally dealing in crude oil. The convicts were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a four-count charge in March alongside their vessel, MT Asteris. They include five Filipinos; Axel Joseph Gibo Jabone, […]
Agri-tech is the future of farming: The German Ministry of International Cooperation and Development supports the creation of agriculture startups in Southern Africa
The German Ministry for International Cooperation and Development (BMZ) supports the AMPION Venture Bus, a seven days startup bootcamp with 40 participants from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, France and Germany. The bus tour started on 13 November in Windhoek (Namibia) and led through Ghanzi and Gaborone (both Botswana), Johannesburg, Bloemfontein to Cape Town (all […]
COMESA and Microsoft collaborate to promote access, skills and innovation in 19 African Countries
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) through the COMESA Business Council (CBC) and Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) have taken a step toward strengthening their working alliance today by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which sets out how they will collaborate in the areas of access to technology, development of relevant skills and […]
