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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris on Friday revealed that $1.8 billion flowed into the forex market after the new reforms by the Nigerian government. Idris said this in a statement, highlighting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second most far-reaching pronouncement was his promise that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) would work […]
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Nationwide protests have taken place since October 7 despite the disbanding of the controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) police unit.
The demonstrators have been accused of attacking police stations and personnel.
The rallies which are mostly attended by young people have become avenues to vent against corruption and unemployment.
Rights groups say at least 15 people have been killed the demonstrations began in early October.
Inspired by the global protests against systemic racism and police brutality, Nigerian American blogger Nifesimi Akingbe donned a black shirt... View Article
The post Black immigrants find camaraderie, divide amid protests appeared first on TheGrio.
[The Conversation Africa] The tight movement restrictions introduced around the world to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus disease have had far-reaching consequences. These include effects on access to healthcare. People living in slums have been particularly hard hit.
[allAfrica] A leading civil society body organising around the ongoing protests against police brutality has called for supporters to stop sending donations to assist protesters. The Feminist Coalition also said remaining funds would be used to assist people who have been arrested and injured and families of those who have been killed.
[Premium Times] The AU chair condemned the violence that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries on Tuesday in Lagos.
After a Kentucky judge ruled on Tuesday, Oct. 20, that grand jurors who heard evidence in the Breonna Taylor case could speak publicly, one juror revealed
Guineans started voting on Sunday in a tense presidential election which sees the 82-year-old incumbent Alpha Conde running for a controversial third term.
The leader bypassed a two-term limit in March by reforming the constitution. The move sparked mass protests, which resulted in dozens being killed in security crackdowns.
Campaigning for the first round of the vote was marked by insults traded between Conde and his leading rival Cellou Dalein Diallo.
Sporadic clashes between rival supporters have broken out across Guinea in recent days, sparking fears of further violence on polling day.
Diallo, 68, now Guinea's leading opposition politician, was formerly a prime minister under authoritarian leader Lansana Conte.
Guinea's election is the first in a string across West Africa, which will be followed by Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Niger.
Activists are concerned if Conde wins, it could bode ill for democratic norms in the region.
Conde promised to boost the economy of the nation of some 13 million people, to tackle corruption and increase Guinea's lamentable electricity access.
He has pledged to make Guinea \"Africa's second (economic) power after Nigeria\".
But Guineans interviewed by AFP expressed deep frustration about the state of the country, regardless of their political stripes.
The country is rich in minerals such as bauxite, iron and gold, and has abundant fresh-water resources. But it is still one of the poorest countries in the world.
\"In 10 years, Alpha Conde has done nothing,\" said Aminata Barry, a 36-year-old opposition supporter, adding that he had made \"only promises\".
But Conde has a bedrock of supporters who hail his efforts at economic revival.
\"Despite his age, we want him for the future of our youth,\" lawyer Sekou Diakate, 47, who was among thousands attending a Conde rally told AFP on Friday.
Some 5.4 million registered voters are due to cast their ballots, and initial results are expected to be announced several days afterwards.
A second round is scheduled for November 24.
Beyoncé, Rihanna, and more celebrities are showing their support for the protests in Nigeria, all calling for the end of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad police […]
[This Day] The Minister for Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amechi, has revealed that US$10 billion is lost annually to illegal fishing, stating that dumping of toxic waste and indiscriminate use of plastics is hindering the growth of Nigeria's maritime economy.
[New Era] President Hage Geingob yesterday disclosed that Namibia will be supporting the candidature of former Nigerian finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the director general post of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Beyoncé is once again using her platform to speak out in solidarity for those in the fight against police brutality happening in Nigeria. On Tuesday ( Oct 20) Beyoncé took to Instagram to share her support of protestors and activists fighting on the frontlines of the #EndSARS movement and speak […]
The post Beyoncé Speaks Out Against Violence Towards #EndSARS Protesters After 12 Shot Dead During Peaceful Demonstration appeared first on The New York Beacon.
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 22 October 2020: Born on 17th October 1920, Mr Mohamed Sallieu Thomas is one of Freetown’s oldest residents, and arguably the oldest in Aberdeen, West of Freetown, Sierra Leone. He is the patriarch of the Thomas family of Aberdeen – descendants of Liberated Africans slaves who founded [Read More]
