Edited By: ZAINAB ALIYU O. Police say seven girls have been reported missing over the past five months, with some feared kidnapped. In the latest case, 17-year-old Erma Fatima Shamsul Bahari disappeared after leaving a family breakfast to use a restaurant restroom on October 25 in northern Terengganu state. “So far we have gone to two or three places where we suspected she had met up with some friends, but we have yet to make any progress on the case,” Kuala Terengganu district police chief Azli Mohd Noor told This Week in Asia on Monday. “The case is still actively…
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Edited by: ZAINAB ALIYU O. Following the verdict delivered by the Confederation of African Football in response to the complaint lodged by the Nigeria Football Federation over the recent inhumane treatment meted out to the Super Eagles in Libya, members of the Nigerian community have reported mass arrests and fines in the country. The Nigerian football team was held at the Al-Abraq Airport in eastern Libya for over 20 hours upon arrival for the second leg of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles and Libya’s national team. The contingent was scheduled to land at the Benghazi…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Dozens of climate activists, mostly women, took to the streets of Dakar, Senegal, on Saturday to demand climate justice and a decarbonized future. The march, held ahead of the United Nations COP29 summit in Azerbaijan, aimed to highlight the devastating impact of climate change on Senegalese communities. Cheikh Niang Faye, a former tour guide, expressed frustration over the lack of progress despite four years of activism. “Industrialized countries have caused greenhouse gas emissions, and now they owe us billions in compensation,” she said. This year’s record-breaking floods in Senegal have affected tens of thousands of people…
By : Lloyd Mahachi A devastating lightning strike claimed the lives of at least 14 people, including children, at a refugee camp in northern Uganda on Saturday night. The victims were attending a prayer service in a makeshift metallic structure at the Palabek settlement camp, which is home to approximately 80,000 South Sudanese refugees. According to police spokesman Kituuma Rusoke, 34 others were injured in the incident and are currently receiving medical attention at local health centers. The identities of the victims have not been released. The Palabek settlement camp, located near the Uganda-South Sudan border, provides shelter to those…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Protests have been erupting across Nigeria, especially among the youth, who are fed up with the rising cost of living and rampant corruption. The situation took a dark turn when 76 demonstrators, including 29 children aged 14-17, were arrested during protests against skyrocketing living costs and hunger. These children now face felony charges, including treason, mutiny, destruction of property, and public disturbance. The conditions surrounding these children’s arrests are deeply troubling. Many reportedly collapsed from exhaustion before even entering their plea, and their health conditions have deteriorated significantly due to harsh detention conditions, resulting in serious…
Edited by : ZAINAB ALIYU O. Tanzania is setting new benchmarks in food self-sufficiency across Africa, raising hope that the fight against hunger and malnutrition on the continent is achievable.President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania said her country had reached 128 percent food security and is now exporting surplus to neighbouring countries.She was speaking on Thursday 31 October during a high-level session at the World Food Prize Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue in Iowa, moderated by the president of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina. The session, entitled “Bold Measures to Feed Africa,” also featured the President of…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Nigerian-British designer Kelechi Ejikeme and Cameroonian-Nigerian designer Amechi Mandi are among the Africans making waves in the interior design world. Ejikeme, a former lawyer, left the corporate world to pursue her passion for design, while Mandi transitioned from fashion to interior design, seeking to revive indigenous African textiles. Ejikeme’s rug collection, inspired by Nigeria’s diverse terrain, showcases her unique perspective. Made from eco-friendly jute, the rugs integrate natural elements, symbolizing the country’s rolling hills, winding rivers, and sprawling savannahs. Mandi’s work, on the other hand, draws from pre-colonial traditions, incorporating historical Asafo flags of Ghana and…
By : Lloyd Mahachi The United Nations has reported a disturbing increase in journalist killings worldwide, sparking widespread concern over the safety and protection of media professionals. Between 2022 and 2023, 162 journalists were killed, marking a 38% rise from the previous two years. This alarming trend translates to one journalist being killed every four days, highlighting the grave risks faced by those who dare to report the truth. Conflict zones have become increasingly deadly for journalists, with 44 killed in these areas in 2023, accounting for 59% of the year’s total deaths. Local journalists bore the brunt, making up…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Nigeria’s legal system has come under fire for allowing children as young as 14 to face the death penalty. This disturbing trend has sparked widespread outrage, with human rights groups condemning the country’s use of capital punishment, particularly against minors. The Nigerian Constitution permits the death penalty, citing it as a lawful exception to the right to life. Recently, 29 children were charged with treason, destruction of property, and inciting a military coup for participating in protests against the country’s economic reforms. Four of the children collapsed in court due to exhaustion before they could enter…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Nigeria has been embroiled in controversy following a dramatic court hearing where dozens of alleged protesters, many of whom appeared malnourished, were brought before a judge. The defendants, including teenagers, pleaded not guilty to charges of treason, felony, and inciting mutiny. This move has sparked outrage among human rights activists, who claim that the justice system is flawed and prioritizes prosecution over due process. The trials have raised concerns about the government’s handling of dissent and its commitment to upholding human rights. The protests, which began in August, were sparked by Nigeria’s deepening cost-of-living crisis. Clashes…