In Search Of Manhood
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare The genital disappearance panic sweeping across Nigeria evokes nagging anxiety over masculinity and male power. In April 2021, a report spread across the Nigerian blogosphere that Chinese authorities at the Shanghai Port had seized a Nigerian cargo ship carrying 7,200 refrigerated human penises. Although the report seemed improbable for many reasons, among them […]
The Italian Government has Officially Returned Ethiopia’s First Plane
Built in 1935 during the reign of Selassie, the aircraft was a collaborative effort between the German pilot Herr Ludwig Weber and Ethiopian engineers. In December 1935, Weber embarked on the plane’s maiden flight, covering a distance of about 30 miles (50km) from Addis Ababa. The flight lasted for about seven minutes. By the time […]
For Many Nigerians, Transitioning to Alternatives May be Harder than Expected
“Bring your plates” was Chicken Republic’s cheeky response to Lagos state’s sudden ban on styrofoam and single-use plastics. The Nigerian fast-food franchise, known for its signature styrofoam packaging, welcomed the new development announced by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. The ban is a reaction to the menace that single-use plastics, […]
“African Countries would have Liked to have been Consulted before Italy Rolled Out its Plan”
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s first major event of Italy’s G7 presidency got off to a rocky start after the cornerstone plan of her summit on Africa was criticized for failing to include African nations in its planning. The plan, which includes more than $6 billion in investments, credits, gift operations, and guarantees — including […]
YouTube Cuts the Official Channel of Disgraced Nigerian Televangelist TB Joshua’s Megachurch
It comes weeks after an investigation by the BBC and openDemocracy uncovered evidence of widespread sexual abuse and torture by the late preacher. Emmanuel TV played a key role in his rise from local pastor to global star. The church has not commented on the removal but has said previous allegations of wrongdoing have been […]
Kenyan Entrepreneur Makes Snacks from Indigenous Grains
Indigenous African grains such as millet and sorghum are known to be nutritious but are not popular with many, especially the Gen Zers who view the grains as food for the poor. To change this narrative, a Kenyan entrepreneur is using the grains to make snacks and breakfast cereals to promote consumption of indigenous grains […]
More People to Be Charged for Kenya Cult Deaths
Kenyan authorities on Wednesday proscribed the church of a religious leader who ordered his followers to starve themselves and their children to death so that they could go to heaven, as an organised criminal group. In an official gazette document published on Wednesday, the Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki declared the church an “organised criminal […]
South Africa’s Ruling African National Congress has Suspended its Former President
This follows Jacob Zuma’s string of public statements criticizing the party and declaring support for the newly-formed Umkhonto we Sizwe party. The formation of the party, which uses the name of the defunct former ANC military wing, “is not an accident”, said the ruling party’s secretary-general. The ANC is in a sensitive position as it prepares […]
How Much Money did Liberia’s Former Administration Leave in the State Coffers?
President Joseph Boakai who was sworn in on January 22nd said on Monday that the balance recorded was US$20.5 million, not US$40 million, as former President George Weah had claimed. Liberian media reported Wednesday that the Senate ordered the Central Bank to clarify contradictions between President Boakai and his predecessor. According to reports, the Senate […]
Somalia Plans to Disrupt al-Shabab’s Communication Channels
Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency said Tuesday it has for the first time managed to shut down 20 WhatsApp groups allegedly operated by the extremist group al-Shabab for extortion and intimidation. NISA in a statement said its cyber division had identified what it described as the virtual hubs for illicit activities by East Africa’s […]
