Africa news roundup
August 11-17, 2024 Ghana Plans to launch rocket into space announced The Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute has announced that Ghana plans to launch…
Algeria, undermining West Africa’s success
Separating from France France and the former western colonizers of Africa are losing their influence over most of Africa and West Africa (Burkina, Mali and…
Africa news roundup
28 July to 3 August 2024 Ghana Gender equality bill passed The Affirmation Action Gender Equity Bill 2024, which has been in and out of…
The underbelly of the junta in Burkina Faso
The regime in power in Burkina Faso has many admirers who hail the leadership of the soldiers and their achievements. On the other hand, conversations…
The impact of Venezuela’s instability on Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela’s ongoing political, economic, and social instability has far-reaching consequences for its neighbouring countries, particularly Trinidad and Tobago. As Venezuela grapples with severe economic hardship,…
The trauma of war and terror on children in Burkina Faso
The war against terror in Burkina, which started a decade ago, as the military chiefs of the country and the president have asserted on several…
‘I am deeply sorry for what was done to your ancestors’-Archbishop of Canterbury
“I’m sorry; I am deeply sorry for what was done to your ancestors.” Words expressed in a profoundly moving sermon by the 105th Archbishop of…
Africa news roundup
July 14-20,2024 Ghana Transport minister withdraws road regulation amendment LI The Ministry of Transport, earlier this week, laid before Parliament a legislative instrument (L.I) seeking…
The skin bleaching practice is losing ground in Africa
The bleaching phenomenon Skin bleaching is not a new phenomenon. It has been practised for centuries and takes many forms, relying on various lightening agents…
The expectations of a possible increase in Black and Asian MPs in the UK Parliament
In April 2024, Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s first minister, and the first Muslim to lead a major political party in Britain, decided to resign from political…