Uganda parliament to spend Shs1b on MPs’ iPads

I personally don't think any African government official deserves to have an ipad let alone having any nation spend kobo on such when they are important deficit to ameliorate. What has happened to desktop computers or better still Windows 8 laptops? If evolution in technology is needed then investment should be made in schools, colleges and Universities; that!! will yield sustainable return on investment; I see no return on investment via MPs.  According to SHEILA NATURINDA; a reporter of Dailynation, The Ugandan parliament is to spend about a billion shillings on iPad tablet computers for MPs.

Cameroon News: French children kidnapped in Cameroon

A video appearing to show seven French citizens, including four children, kidnapped in Cameroon last week has been posted on YouTube. While security and safety in Cameroon has always been a major, this scenario raises further concern  and puts to question the safety of foreign nationals and aid workers. France's foreign ministry said it was still trying to verify the authenticity of the video. 

Abuja News- President Jonathan has assured Guinea Bissau that Nigeria will join forces to end her crisis.

Abuja News- President Jonathan has assured that Nigeria will work with Guinea Bissau to end her crisis. 

In a press statement signed by presidential media adviser Mr Reuben Abati, President Jonathan disclosed during the meeting that Nigeria is committed to resolving the crisis in Guinea Bissau under the aegis of the Economic Community of West African States and the United Nations. 

Nigerian UN Mission Lawyer Pastor Eric Abakporo has formally been accused of wire and bank fraud

According to Sahara Reporters, a United States grand jury has charged Nigerian-born lawyer and Deeper Life Bible Church pastor, Ifeanyichukwu Eric Abakporo and his American co-conspirator, Latanya Pierce, with a variety of wire and bank fraud offences.

Nigeria News: EFCC arrestes the son and wife of Former governor of Kogi State

Former governor of Kogi State, Prince Abubakar Audu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC  arrested the son of former governor of Kogi State today, Prince Abubakar Adudu, Mustapha Audu and his wife, Zahrah Audu.

Cameroonian fashion blogger; Brenda, featured in fashionbombdaily.com

A beautiful Cameroonian girl, who lives and bread fashion. she is a former beauty queen and hold a BSc(Honors) in budget.

Kenya holds national fasting and peace prayers

Dr David Owuor leads the nation in prayers at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on February 24, 2013. Photo credit:STEPHEN MUDIARI.

Thousands of Kenyans have been flocking to Uhuru Park for three days of fasting and praying for the Country. Despite the hot sun they are only allowed a sip of water or fresh juice and fruits. This is a huge sign of democracy and unity.......

Dr Christopher Fomunyoh meets President Alpha CONDE of Guinea

In his recent high profile visit to the Republic of Guinea, Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh, senior Director for Africa at the National Democratic Institute (NDI) met and had a lengthy discussion with President Alpha Conde at the Sékhoutouréya presidential palace. 

The meeting covered issues pertaining to democraisation process in Guinea and more specifically on the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for July. The oil-rich Central African country, has been trying for a number of years to distance itself from its international image of a dictatorship.  See video footage below....

Will and should an African be choosen to lead the WTO ..?

Left: Amina Mohamed of Kenya and right: Alan Kyerematen of Ghana. 

Like almost all senior positions in international organizations , not only competence determines who gets the job but rather, politics and the influence of the nominating country or region plays the most part. With the exception of Mike Moore of New Zealand who was Director-General of the WTO from 1999-2002 and Supachai Panitchpakdi of Thailand who served from 2002-2005, the post has been occupied by Europeans. Do any African stand the chance..?

Should Chad join ECOWAS despite its past security and peace instability..?

In 2011, ECOWAS leaders granted Chad an Observer status "in order to strengthen cooperation with this country in some areas relating to economic integration". The decision was taken at the 39th ordinary summit of the organization which rounded off in Abuja, Nigeria, Thursday. Could Chad joining ECOWAS help promote the region's long overdue regional and global integration?