Somalia Joins Bicycling Enthusiasts around the Globe to Celebrate World Bicycle Day
Somalia’s cycling federation was just recognized last year and with poor roads and equipment, it’s an uphill battle to prepare for upcoming international competition. The Somali cycling federation has just 20 professional bicycles accepted in the International Cyclist’s Union (UCI), the world governing body for sports cycling based in Switzerland that oversees competitions. Poor equipment […]
Uganda’s Motorbike Drivers are Risking it All
Uganda’s motorcycle taxis riders threaten to derail the country’s fight against HIV because of risky sexual behaviours, including sex with clients in lieu of payment, according to a new study. At least 12% of a sample of 281 commercial riders, a common informal job known as boda boda and dominated by young men, admitted to […]
Nigerians Weigh in On a Proposal to Change the Country’s Name
For two weeks, federal lawmakers have been traversing the country collating citizens’ views to amend the constitution. The idea was to gather suggestions for amendments such as electoral reforms and the system of government. But Adeleye Jokotoye, a tax consultant, dropped something of a bombshell at the hearing in Lagos. He wants the name of […]
How have UN Missions in Africa Fared?
Military interventions under the United Nations banner are deployed to deal with armed conflicts on the continent. However, despite having superior weapons compared to armed groups scattered across Africa, these UN missions have failed and continue to fail dismally on their mandates. In countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan, Mali and […]
Keeping the Most Vulnerable Africans Out of Critical Care
A sudden, sharp rise in coronavirus cases in many parts of Africa could amount to a continental third wave, the World Health Organization warned on Thursday, a portent of deeper trouble for a continent whose immunization drives have been crippled by shortfalls in funding and vaccine doses. The W.H.O., an arm of the United Nations, […]
