Transition in Cuba: Between Economic Woes and the Necessity of Ideological Reform

Cuba marked the end of an era with the official transfer of power from the Castro family to the communist country’s first civilian leader, Miguel Diaz-Canel. On 16 April 2021, Raul Castro (younger brother of longtime Cuban leader Fidel Castro) relinquished his position as the first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba. The formalities…

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Uprising in Senegal: Twisted Tales from Endless Protests

No work of art best captures happenings in recent times than William Butler Yeats’ poem, “The Second Coming”, written decades ago. The poem captures an apocalyptic odiousness, characteristic of the uprising ravaging the political turf of some countries like India, Hong Kong, Myanmar, and other countries around the globe today. As the world experiences a…

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50 Years of Nigeria-China Relations: Who Are the Real Gainers?

Although Nigeria-China relations date back to more than five decades, recent developments call for a careful and detailed analysis of this relationship with respect to investment, trade and aid. This month, Nigeria marked fifty years of bilateral relationship with China, with the leaders of the two countries exchanging solidarity messages. China’s bilateral trade and economic…

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UN Commends Prompt Rescue of Kankara Boys, Decry Frequent Attacks on Nigerian Schools

The United Nations (UN) has commended the government of Nigeria for responding promptly to the abduction of over 300 students in Kankara, Katsina State that resulted in their eventual rescue. In a statement issued by Deputy Spokesperson, Farhan Haq, Mr. Guterres, the Scretary-General applauded “the swift action taken by the Nigerian authorities to rescue the…

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Scientists globally have started "urgent work" to establish whether the new strain of COVID-19 virus, identified last week in South Africa and South-East

Scientists Battle to Unravel New COVID-19 Strain Causing Surge in UK, South Africa

Scientists globally have started “urgent work” to establish whether the new strain of COVID-19 virus, identified last week in South Africa and South-East of England, can cause a higher mortality rate in the global fight against the dreaded disease. The World Health Organisation (WHO) disclosed it was in touch with South African researchers who identified…

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U.S NATO Militants Mount Attack on U.S NATO Base in Afghanistan

Militants Mount Attack on U.S NATO Base in Afghanistan

Militants have attacked a military base in Afghanistan. The militants struck a main U.S NATO base in Bagram district of Afghanistan’s Parawan province which is north of Kabul. The Bagram Airfield capital of Kabul, has been a main U.S and NATO military base in Afghanistan for over 19 years. According to a government spokesperson, the…

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WTO DG: Worries for Okonjo Iweala as US Wants Race Reopened

There are worries for Okonjo Iweala as the US wants the race for the World Trade Organisation ( WTO ), Director General, reopened. The US once again talked down the Nigerian candidacy following Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer’s commentary that an experienced handler is needed for the high profile job. Lighthizer, who was speaking to BBC…

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Terrorist! Iranian Leader Slams Donald Trump

Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, has expressed satisfaction following the confirmation of Joe Biden by the US electoral college as winner of the US presidential elections. Speaking to his cabinet, the Iranian president said that while Iran is not particularly excited about Biden’s win, the country is “very happy” that Donald Trump would cease to be the…

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