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Africa Ranking
Top 20: Africa’s Best Governed Countries in 2020
The governments of Mauritius, Cabo verde and Seychelles are the best when it comes to governance in Africa. They rank as the top 3 best governed countries in Africa, according to the Ibrahim Index of African Governance.
Society & Culture
Rwanda Set to Get Its First Smartphone Factory
A factory to produce smartphones is expected to open in Rwanda and enhance access to digital services, officials have said.
The plan was unveiled by the ministry’s officials on Thursday while appearing before the parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Technology,...
Technology
Rwanda Set to Launch Its First Satellite This Year
Rwanda is on course to launch its first satellite this year, joining the list of few countries in Africa that have placed the devices into orbit.
The initiative is in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the...
Latest News
UN Removes Marijuana from List of Most Dangerous Drugs
The United Nation. Commission on Narcotic Drugs voted Wednesday to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from a category of the world's most dangerous drugs, which could impact the global medical marijuana industry.
History
Transatlantic Slave Trade: The Legacy of Brazilian Slave Merchant Francisco Félix de Souza in Benin
Francisco Félix de Souza was an Afro-Brazilian slave trader and merchant who traded in palm oil, gold and slaves in the 18th and early 19th century.
People & Politics
Man Named Adolf Hitler Wins Local Election in Namibia
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A man called Adolf Hitler Uunona who has been elected as a local councillor for Namibia's governing Swapo party.
People & Politics
Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Named Forbes ‘African Of The Year’
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s former minister of Finance and former Managing Director of the World Bank, has been named the Forbes African of the Year, 2020.
Entertainment
‘Black-ish’ Star Marsai Martin, Breaks Record for Youngest Hollywood Executive Producer
'Black-ish' star Marsai Martin, who's 16, has set a record for the youngest Hollywood executive producer.
