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Ethnic violence kills at least 16 in Nigeria
Lagos – Attackers suspected to be from a rival ethnic group have stormed a remote area of Nigeria, killing at least 16 and burning homes in the latest flare-up of tensions in the region, police said on Tuesday.
The violence broke out on Sunday when suspected members of the Fulani ethnic group descended on communities dominated by ethnic Tivs in...
At least 10 dead in ethnic clashes in Burkina Faso over chieftaincy claim
Ethnic clashes in a southern village of Burkina Faso have left at least 10 people dead, in a dispute over which community has the right to appoint a local chief, state radio reported Saturday.
The report said the violence between the Liliou and the Akonga communities was sparked by a disagreement over the chieftaincy of the village of Guenon, located...
Ghana’s Atomic Energy Commission, then and now
“In this age of science and technology, and in this age of atomic revolution, neither Ghana nor Africa can afford to lag behind nations or ignore scientific developments of our time. Indeed, we start with certain definite advantages over many nations, which have preceded us in the scientific revolution.
We in Ghana are committed to the building of...
Libya: What the analysts are saying
One year after a popular uprising toppled its former dictator, Libya’s new transitional government has failed to provide coherent state leadership and control, analysts say.
A continuing power struggle with hundreds of militias threatens Libya’s transition towards a secure and democratic state. In the absence of national institutions, rebels...
Spectacular display of Culture. Eyo masquerades dance through Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos
The Eyo festival is one of the most important cultural events in Lagos. This year’s celebration, held to honor the death of a prominent Lagos Chief Yusufu Abiodun Oniru took place on 26th November. Elders choose who to honor with this traditional festival. The shouting masquerades carry sticks and sometimes hit people who break traditional rules...
Children return to School after conflict
BIDJAN, 2 November 2011 (IRIN) – The new school year began at the end of October in Côte d’Ivoire but is getting off to slow start as students struggle to return to study after post-election violence disrupted education in many schools for months.
In the west of the country along the Liberian border, schools between the villages Blolequin...
Google Tries to Increase Its Popularity in Nigeria with Support of Nigerian Government
Google has come up with a new blueprint for strengthening the company’s stake in Nigeria, the most populous nation in Africa.
The company has started advertising all over the country; working in collaboration with the Nigerian government, universities and businesses.
According to Mountain View, if it succeeds in implementing its plans, the company will...
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