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Ethiopia: Overcoming Adversity: An Ethiopian Child Bride's Struggle For Education
[Girls Not Brides]I grew up in Ethiopia but I never had a childhood or basic education.
Zimbabwe: No One Will Starve - President Mugabe
[The Herald]Chinhoyi -President Mugabe has challenged mining companies in particular, and the business community in general, to partner Government in boosting food security, while also declaring that no one will die of hunger despite last season's poor maize harvest. Addressing the Zanu-PF Central Committee ahead of the Annual National People's Conference that opens today, President Mugabe said deliverables in Zim Asset would be meaningless if people died of hunger.
South Africa: Minister Apologises Over 'Fake' Interpreter
[SA Govt]Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr. Paul Mashatile has noted the concerns expressed by South Africans, especially members of the Deaf community regarding the performance of the sign language interpreter at the Memorial service of former President Nelson Mandela.

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Afripol mourns and celebrates Nelson Mandela
The board and staff of Africa political and Economic Strategic Center (Afripol) deeply mourned the departure of Nelson Mandela, the 20th century greatest freedom fighter and the first democratically elected president of the free South Africa. Emeka Chiakwelu, Principal Policy Strategist at Afripol, appraised the departed leader as a gift to geo-political world; Chiakwelu reiterated, “Mandela is the greatest icon of 20th century and the father...
“Obiano’s APGA is a winner and indomitable in Anambra”- Emeka Chiakwelu
Americans will say, “Do not kid yourself” which literally means not to deceive oneself; no political party can defeat All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on their home turf of Anambra State. I am not saying this to join the bandwagon because Chief Willie Obiano is winning the governorship election in Anambra State. This is not the case; I have the opportunity to be on the ground and to feel the pulse of Anambra voters. APGA despite...
Elon Musk’s Ingenuity – A justification for Scientific and knowledge based capitalism
Elon Musk is beyond a genius, he is a deliberate scientist and capitalist that uses his scientific breakthroughs for knowledge based capitalism. His ubiquitous comprehension of the practicality and tinkering of First Law of Thermodynamics and its implementation became the vessel for transformation of a given matter which ultimately distinguished him from rest of other scientific innovators. His critical scientific breakthroughs can be used immediately...
Queen Elizabeth's shortest letter from John Lennon on Biafra War
The most famous member of Beatles, John Lennon wrote the letter and returned MBE (The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) medal in September 1st 1969 to the Queen on the protest of British involvement in Nigeria-Biafra war. Queen Elizabeth made Beatles -"Members of the Order of the British Empire in 1965, in recognition of the huge revenues they generated when they opened the U.S. market to British pop music. In 1969, Lennon sent his...
Nigeria's Mismanagement of Naira and structural liquidity: What happened to 1kobo, 5k, 25K, N1, N5?
The most effective indicator for measuring and evaluating the state of a country’s economy apart from GDP is the currency of a nation. Most countries of the world keep their foreign exchange reserve in dollar. United States dollar is the global currency of transaction and business dealings due to its effectiveness in retention of value and it’s readily convertibility. Nigeria has the ambition and desire to join G20 countries but all of...
Afripol felicitate with Nigeria @53
The management and staff of Africa Political and Economic Strategic Center (Afripol) conveyed a message of goodwill and sustainability to the people of Nigeria on the 53 years anniversary of the country’s independent.
At 53 Nigeria is of age and no longer an exuberant youth that is full of energy but deeply vulnerable and flawed in judgment. This is the appropriate time to take inventory, a time of reflection and a time to set into motion...
Sanusi, CBN and end of Tenure
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Executive Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in next ten months will vacate his position as the chieftain of the country’s apex bank. He showed no interest in asking for the renewal of his job when the first term elapses in 2014. Sanusi without a doubt has contributed to the macro-economic stability of Nigeria. But he was without controversy, some of his undertakings were not popular but he found strength, if not...
The Minds of African Youths in the Age of MTV and Miley Cyrus
Globalization and modern technology are changing the world. Air waves are now open globally, there is no national boundary and the whole world can now watch a television program simultaneously. You can say that Africa has finally arrived and has joined the global village. But what does that really means and implies? It means that it is possible for the youths around the world to participate and engage in twitting, Face book and many other methods...