Olayinka Ajala Senior lecturer in Politics and International Relations, Leeds Beckett University Published: January 29, 2024 3.08pm SAST,The Conversation In July 2023, Niger’s military took over in a coup just two years after the country’s first transition to civilian power. The coup has brought into sharp focus the role of foreign countries in Niger’s politics. Before the coup, France and the US were the main security allies of Niger. But the coup leaders, led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, were open about their antagonism to France, the country’s former colonial ruler, and ordered the French…
Month: January 2024
Black Medical Expertise Excellence Celebrated at Global Black Impact Summit,Dubai 2024
Story: Mohammed A.Abu The Global Black Impact Summit has announced Dr. Ehsan Natour’s joining of the event taking place in Dubai on February 27 as a distinguished speaker. As a seasoned medical professional and an expert in his field, Natour brings a unique perspective shaped by his diverse and extraordinary journey and education,will contribute to GBIS 2024 by offering his wealth of knowledge and expertise. With a background in complex aortic pathology, heart-lung transplants and left ventricle assist devices, Dr. Natour’s work at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) demonstrates…
Honouring of Africa’s finest Technocrats by Inter.Interdisciplinary Innovation Centre Of Life
J.B. Worlanyo Nana-Atoo certificateH.E. Amb, J.B. Worlanyo Nana-Atoo, an Executive Chairman & President /Founder of EL-Ecojay developments Group LTD Ghana, Africa/global,has been awarded a Certificate of recognition by International Interdisciplinary Innovation Centre Of Life “Alliance of the peoples of the world” He is Unique, Versatile, Adaptable, and Capable of navigating Challenge with a Balance approach well rounded successful life and International Life Coach, Mentor and Public speaker in personal development.as one of the global Cooperate Business Mogul on investment on Projects financial Advisor and Management Consultant. Erstwhile as once…
ECOWAS Commission Reacts
Story: Mohammed A. Abu Following an earlier announcement by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger of their decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), in a joint communique issued in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger on Sunday, the Regional body formally responded same day. In a communique issued in Nigeria, the ECOWAS Commission noted that even though its attention has been drawn to statement broadcast on the National Televisions of Mali and Niger announcing the decision of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to withdraw from…
COP28: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of The Global Stock-Take Text
Okereke is the Director of the Centre for Climate Change and Development at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, a Professor of Global Governance and Public Policy at the University of Bristol and a Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics, UK The 28th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took a significant step by unveiling a bold Global Stocktake (GST) draft that underscored the imperative for nations worldwide to steer away from the use of fossil fuels; marking…
From COP28 to a circular world: Investments need to focus on the circular economy alongside renewables
In the wake of COP28, which called upon parties to transition away from fossil fuels, the World Circular Economy Forum 2024 (WCEF2024) emerges as a landmark event that highlights the circular economy as the premier post-fossil fuel investment frontier. WCEF2024 will take place in Brussels, Belgium from 15-18 April, and convenes thousands of experts to explore the vast opportunities that the circular economy presents. HELSINKI, 24 January 2024 – The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is imperative, yet alongside this, a strong focus on circularity is also needed. This…
India to lead worldwide consumer growth with 31% of new consumers; digital economy to surpass US$1 trillion in Latin America (LatAm) and Africa
CURITIBA, Brazil, January 25, 2024/ — Clients in major rising economies like Brazil, India, Kenya, and Nigeria are pulling the global digital market up by paying online purchases with instant payments, transfers, and other alternative payment methods – including for B2B transactions; Cards are still strong in digital, with high penetration of domestic brands and debit bringing new consumers to the online sales world, points out the new EBANX’s (www.EBANX.com) Beyond Borders study; Digital payments in Africa have jumped from a 23% to a 46% penetration rate in less than eight years and…
African Energy Chamber (AEC) Endorses Africa Energy Technology Conference 2024 in Ghana
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 25, 2024/ — The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – the voice of Africa’s energy sector – is pleased to officially endorse and act as a strategic partner to the Africa Energy Technology Conference, taking place in Accra this March and hosted by the Africa Energy Technology Center (AETC), in partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Energy. The partnership signifies a united effort to propel innovation, advocate for sustainable energy solutions and foster strategic discussions within the African energy ecosystem, under the event’s theme Africa at the Forefront of…
#BlackExcellence in Architecture: Driving Cultural Representation
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, January 25, 2024/ — Shaping our physical environment, creating a sense of identity and place, and supporting economic development are but a few of the functional purposes of architecture. Architects play a critical role in providing places for people to live and work, improving the quality of human life and supporting the aesthetics within a designed environment. This year’s Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) { https://GlobalBlackImpact.com/} – taking place in Dubai on February 27, 2024 – will explore the achievements of Black architects and designers, whose work…
From Africa to Europe: Securing investment for gas export infrastructure
PARIS, France, January 24, 2024/ — Africa’s abundant natural gas reserves represent an attractive opportunity for monetization and export, aligning with Europe’s growing demand for cleaner and more energy. This synergy has set the stage for heightened Africa-Europe trade and partnership, with a focus on gas-directed investments. The upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris on May 14–15 will serve as a focal point of this topic, bringing together African nations with European investors who are eager to tap into Africa’s gas resources and unlock new sources of power.…