As political upheaval spreads across the African continent, several leaders are taking proactive measures to bolster their positions amidst growing concerns of coups and instability. Recent moves by Presidents Paul Biya of Cameroon and Paul Kagame of Rwanda to reshuffle their defence portfolios highlight the delicate balancing act these leaders are engaged in to ensure... Read More

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September 1, 2020

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Adebola Williams to address UN Secretary General, President Kagame, President Uhuru, others at Gen Unlimited Leaders’ high level meeting

Adebola Williams, CEO of RED | For Africa and founder of The Future Awards Africa, will be addressing world leaders including President Paul Kagame (Rwanda), President Uhuru Kenyatta (Kenya), Antonio Guterras (UN Secretary General), and others at the Generation Unlimited Leaders’ meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. The event titled “Generation Unlimited: Connecting Half the... Read More

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June 12, 2019

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The YNaija Cover – the 12th of June

Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Big 5: Buhari’s govt driving Nigeria towards disaster, instability – Obasanjo; Atiku, PDP seeks permission to inspect INEC’s server | Other top stories The Late 5: I didn’t contest to win – Ekweremadu; Erastus Akingbola’s money laundering trial resumes June 13 | Other stories BREAKING:... Read More

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August 18, 2017

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Africa must solve its own problems – Osinbajo

Addressing journalists in Kigali, Rwandan Capital, after attending the inauguration of President Paul Kagame on Friday, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo said African countries must unite and solve their problems themselves. Osinbajo maintained that African nations could take leadership in all respects, Daily Trust reports. Key excerpts: We should solve our problems ourselves and Africa has begun... Read More

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August 6, 2017

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The Thread: Why Rwanda’s authoritarian leader cannot be a case study for Africa

Rwandan authoritarian leader, Paul Kagame on was elected for the third time on Saturday in a landslide victory, extending his 17 years in power. The 59-year-old leader secured 98.66 percent, a result which shows the massive support he enjoys from the citizens. Immediately after his victory, some Nigerians started advocating for an authoritarian rule, putting into... Read More

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August 5, 2017

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Rwanda President, Kagame wins Presidential election for the third time

Rwanda’s incumbent leader Paul Kagame has, in a landslide victory, won the presidential elections that granted him a third term in office, extending his 17 years in power. With 80 per cent of votes accounted for, the 59-year-old former guerrilla leader secured 98.66 percent, the National Electoral Commission’s Executive secretary Charles Munyaneza told a news... Read More

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October 17, 2016

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The thing is, Buhari doesn’t know that his misogyny has actual consequences for Nigeria’s economy

by Sola Fasasi Anyone who actually knows Muhammadu Buhari, the president of Nigeria, knows that he is a very stubborn man, irritatingly stubborn, who will insist on his way even if he has absolutely no logic to back it up. Ministers who speak off the record to journalists, villa staff who talk amongst themselves and... Read More

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February 9, 2015

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Dolapo Aina: 300 days and counting… will the Chibok girls return?

by Dolapo Aina “Leaders stand for something-vision; leaders stand on something-values” – Dr Myles Munroe When I began composing this piece, there was so much to write about but I couldn’t figure out how to begin. My first piece on the Chibok Girls’ 100days in captivity titled (my link CHIBOK GIRLS: 100 DAYS LATER) was... Read More

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March 1, 2013

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Zainab Sandah: Educating the Nigerian child: Who’s responsible?

by Zainab Sandah The biggest factor attributable to the failure of both international and local intervention schemes is government at the state level; they – state governors – have not, so far, fulfilled the conditions of the schemes… ‘Zainab, you are wasting your time, I’m sure you’ve seen the statistics.’ My good friend Frank said... Read More

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February 10, 2013

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Zainab Usman: The need for ownership of African problems and solutions (Y! Policy Hub)

by Zainab Usman “Africa’s story has been written by others; we need to own our problems and solutions and write our story.” Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda With these words, Paul Kagame did two things simultaneously: he earned a spot in the top-10 memorable quotes from the recently concluded World Economic Forum (WEF) Summit 2013 at Davos-Klosters,... Read More

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September 23, 2012

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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Hanging with smart people (YNaija Frontpage)

“The biggest reason why social media has become such a big deal in Africa, is because the mainstream media has been hounded and gagged for so long, that people finally found a way to express themselves without government influence.” The session was called ‘Africa’s Future Economy’ and the panel had quite a good mix... Read More

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Cameroon and Rwanda Reshuffle Military Following Ousting of President Ali Bongo

Adebola Williams to address UN Secretary General, President Kagame, President Uhuru, others at Gen Unlimited Leaders’ high level meeting

The YNaija Cover – the 12th of June

Africa must solve its own problems – Osinbajo

The Thread: Why Rwanda’s authoritarian leader cannot be a case study for Africa

Rwanda President, Kagame wins Presidential election for the third time

The thing is, Buhari doesn’t know that his misogyny has actual consequences for Nigeria’s economy

Dolapo Aina: 300 days and counting… will the Chibok girls return?

Zainab Sandah: Educating the Nigerian child: Who’s responsible?

Zainab Usman: The need for ownership of African problems and solutions (Y! Policy Hub)

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Hanging with smart people (YNaija Frontpage)

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