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The Black Moses: Dele Farotimi – A Prisoner of Conscience and the Quintessential Enigma of Judicial Reform

Eniola OladeleDecember 13, 2024December 13, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 13, 2024December 13, 202402

Dele Farotimi stands as a towering figure in Nigeria’s legal and activist landscape, a man whose life has been defined by an unyielding commitment to...

Africa International News

Legal Analysis: Can Dele Farotimi Be Barred or Deregistered from the Nigerian Bar Association Over Defamation Allegations Against Chief Afe Babalola (SAN)?

Eniola OladeleDecember 13, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 13, 202402

The ongoing legal dispute between Dele Farotimi, a human rights lawyer and activist, and Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, raises critical questions about professional ethics, defamation...

Africa International News

Between Truth and Defamation: Dele Farotimi’s Legal Odyssey and the Price of Unfiltered Activism

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024December 13, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024December 13, 2024012

Dele Farotimi’s current legal predicament underscores the delicate balance between audacity and responsibility in the realm of social activism and political critique. His book, Nigeria...

Africa Transportation

Back on Track: Prasa Signs Passenger Rail Deal with City of Cape Town

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 202403

After years of delays, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has officially signed a deal with the City of Cape Town to restore...

Africa POLITICS

Ghana Election: Oheneba Bennie Warns Chief Justice Ahead of January 7 Swearing-In, Video

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 202403

In the lead-up to Ghana’s highly anticipated January 7 swearing-in ceremony, Oheneba Bennie, a prominent political figure, has issued a public caution to the country’s...

Africa International News

Four Teens Arrested for Allegedly Attempting to Kill Egyptian Boy

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 202404

Four teenagers have been arrested in Egypt after allegedly attempting to murder a young boy in what authorities are describing as a violent and shocking...

Africa BUSINESS

Court Blocks ICTSI’s Bid to Appeal South Africa Port-Deal Ruling

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 202404

A South African court has blocked the International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) from appealing a decision regarding its controversial bid to take over a...

Africa International News

European Media Highlight Türkiye’s Role in Historic Deal Between Somalia and Ethiopia

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 202405

European media outlets are increasingly focusing on the pivotal role played by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in brokering a landmark agreement between Somalia and...

Africa International News

Somalia and Ethiopia Agree to End Dispute, Aiming for Lasting Peace and Cooperation

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 202404

Somalia and Ethiopia have reached a historic agreement to resolve their longstanding border disputes, marking a significant step toward regional peace and cooperation. The agreement...

Africa International News

Geopolitical Rivalries in the Horn of Africa: The Battle for Influence and Stability

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 202403

Tensions have escalated following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland in January 2024, granting Ethiopia access to the Red Sea...

Africa International News

Somalia and Ethiopia Reach Compromise to Ease Tensions: Turkish President Mediates Resolution

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 202407

In a significant step towards fostering stability in the Horn of Africa, Somalia and Ethiopia have reached a compromise to resolve recent tensions, according to...

Africa ARTS & CULTURE FASHION

Cape Town Rolls Out the Carpet for Visitors This Festive Season

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 202404

Cape Town, South Africa’s jewel of the Western Cape, is pulling out all the stops to ensure a memorable festive season for both locals and...

Africa International News POLITICS

Justice on Trial: The Legal Siege Against Dele Farotimi Amidst Book Ban, Denied Bail, and Escalating Court Charges in Ibadan and Abuja

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 202405

The arrest and detention of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi unveil a layered narrative deeply embedded in Nigeria’s political, legal, and social fabric. At the...

Africa International News POLITICS

The Incorruptible Judge: A Reflective Analysis of Systemic Maladies in Nigeria’s Judiciary within the Narrative of Dele Farotimi’s Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System.

Eniola OladeleDecember 11, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 11, 202408

The Nigerian judiciary, heralded as the last hope of the common man, has often found itself entangled in controversies that question its integrity, independence, and...

Africa POLITICS

Ghana Presidential Election: RSF Calls for Press Freedom Safeguards

Eniola OladeleDecember 11, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 11, 202406

As Ghana’s presidential election approaches, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has outlined measures to protect press freedom, a crucial element for democratic transparency. RSF urges Ghanaian...

Africa International News

Two Foreign Tourists Killed in Tragic Kilifi Road Accident

Eniola OladeleDecember 11, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 11, 202409

Two foreign tourists lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Kilifi County on Monday. The accident occurred along the Mombasa-Malindi Highway, a notorious...

Africa International News

Western Cape SANTACO Pledges Action to Combat Gender-Based Violence in Taxi Industry

Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024012

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in the Western Cape has committed to taking significant steps to address the growing issue of gender-based violence...

Africa International News POLITICS

Egypt Condemns Israel’s Continued Occupation of Syrian Territory

Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 202408

Egypt has strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing occupation and reported expansion into additional Syrian land, calling it a flagrant violation of international law and a threat...

Africa International News

EAC Sets 2025 Target for Centralized Energy Market Implementation

Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 202407

The East African Community (EAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing a centralized energy market by 2025. This ambitious initiative aims to integrate the energy...

Africa International News

Vista Gold Initiates Feasibility Study to Redesign Mt Todd Gold Project

Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024010

Vista Gold Corp has launched a comprehensive feasibility study to redesign its Mt Todd gold project in Australia’s Northern Territory. The initiative comes as the...

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