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Trump’s legacy in Africa and what to expect from Biden

Global UpfrontNov 26, 2020November 26, 20200

By Francis Owusu & Padraig Carmody, The Conversation, November 25, 2020 Donald Trump was propelled to the US presidency by promising to rewrite globalisation rules. This

How transfers negatively affect Nigerian footballers’ families

Global UpfrontNov 20, 2020November 20, 20200

By Professor Chuka Onwumechili, The Conversation, November 19, 2020 In Nigeria, a large number of players move from one club to another in the country’s

Nigeria is not a failed State, but it has not delivered democracy for its people

Global UpfrontNov 20, 2020November 20, 20200

By Synda Obaji, The Conversation, November 19, 2020 In 1999, the year it returned to civilian rule, Nigeria adopted a democratic system of governance. It

Military Says Troops Kills 7 Terrorists/Bandits, Arrest 23 As Airstrikes Destroys Criminal Facilities

Global UpfrontNov 19, 2020November 19, 20200

The Armed Forces of Nigeria on Thursday said its troops killed seven Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT)/Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP) terrorists/bandits while 23 were

How West Africa economic partnership deals put the cart before the horse

Global UpfrontNov 18, 2020November 18, 20200

By Michael E Odijie, November 17, 2020 A free trade agreement, in its most basic sense, is an attempt by existing industries to find new

The Charismatic Christians prophesying Trump’s victory (and not backing down)

Global UpfrontNov 17, 2020November 17, 20200

Julia Duin, Religion Unplugged, November 16, 2020 As President Donald Trump continues to defy calls to concede the election, it’s possible that he’s leaning on

Nigeria’s federal system still isn’t working: what should change

Global UpfrontNov 17, 2020November 17, 20200

By Professor Emmanuel Remi Aiyede, The Conversation, November 16, 2020 Nigeria is a troubled federation. Its federal character has been a subject of debate since

Of course, Trump’s legal Defense Fund let’s him line the Trump family’s pockets

Global UpfrontNov 13, 2020November 13, 20200

“This is a slush fund. That’s the bottom line.” By Bess Levin, Vanity Fair, November 12 Days after all the major networks called the 2020

Diabetes is a ticking time bomb in sub-Saharan Africa

Global UpfrontNov 13, 2020November 13, 20200

By Chinwe Juliana Iwu-Jaja, Andre Pascal Kengne & Charles Shey Wiysonge, The Conversation, November 12, 2020 Diabetes is a serious, chronic condition that affects the

Saint or sinner: Rawlings was pivotal to Ghana’s political and economic fortunes

Global UpfrontNov 13, 2020November 13, 20200

By Jeffrey Haynes, The Conversation, November 12, 2020 Twenty years after he left political office, probably nothing divides Ghanaians more than their opinions regarding Flight-Lieutenant