Author: AfricaOTR Editorial Team

Do you ever wonder if there are expensive homes in Africa, and how they look like? Here, we bring you the top 8 expensive homes in Africa that apparently belong to some celebrities. #1 Linda Ikeji’s House The house is in Nigeria at banana Island Ikoyi home. Of all the top 8 expensive homes in Africa, this house is worth $2.2million. Linda Ikeji is a blogger who owns the house which has 3 floors comprising 6 complete bedrooms, a master bedroom with a separate dressing room and a colossal bathroom, 2 living rooms, a laundry room, a gym room, a…

The 21st century has strengthened to become a more technical world where technology has had its way in our day-to-day lives. Things are even becoming better for the Kenyans in the crime reporting department. The Kenya National Crime Research Center (NCRC) launched an app that will make it easier for citizens to report crimes anywhere, anytime. The mobile app is readily available in most smartphones app stores. It just requires a quick internet connection, and within a few minutes, the app is installed and ready for use from your smart device. Structural features of the mobile app It is easy…

In this article, we first look at the general business landscape, then discuss the ideas and opportunities. We look at 21 Business Ideas suitable for India. India is one of the most populous countries in the world. The Indian society is grouped in a caste arrangement. Members of each caste enjoy certain privileges and benefits. Those who fall into the lower ranks often face hardship and live in poverty. In 2019, about 26% of the population in India was between 0–14 years. 67% were within the 15-64 age bracket, and 6% were above 65. The Indian business landscape is poised…

African women have been subjected to a lot of cruel treatment in the name of being submissive and respectful to their spouses. The problem has trickled down to our young girls in the account of them being defenseless. Manipulating them into abusive acts sexually and even enduring physical torture. Mostly the perpetrators are men. In fact, most African men believe that battering your wife is a form of exercising authority. In doing so, they fail to understand that a woman is fragile and should instead be protected. Amid the pandemic, women from different countries in Africa have aired their concerns…

It is high time we all recognized Rebecca Lolosoli for her endless efforts in creating a ‘safe space’ for women in Samburu county.  As a result, in the year 1990, a village was birthed and was named Umoja Uaso. A village that would become a solace to many women in the county. A community governed in the matriarchal system as well emerged. A structure where women are in charge of their well-being economically, politically and socially. Rebecca and other feminists decided to be the voice of many women in the Samburu communal. They felt the need to empower women. They…

You have probably heard of the clichéd, “boys will be boys.” This saying has normalized unbecoming behaviors in society. Boys are growing to men while being socialized into thinking being a man entails getting away with reckless behaviors. South African singer, Nakhane, redefines the masculinity idea. Violent Masculinity  Pumla Gqola, feminist scholar, analyses violent masculinity in the post-apartheid South Africa in her book: Rape: A South African Nightmare that: “Violent masculinities create a public space consciousness in which violence is not just acceptable and justified, but also natural and desirable. They glamorize violence in a variety of masking maneuvers that…

Indeed, there are countries without Coronavirus! COVID-19 has been classified as a contagion, but certain countries have still not registered in any case. The UN  formally acknowledges 193 countries with COVID-19 cases.  The Coronavirus was only in China in December 2019. But the virus converted into a disease outbreak several weeks later. People were all surprised by the propagation of the Coronavirus and by the speed at which it spread throughout the globe. So often the idea that certain countries have no Coronavirus cases recorded is nearly impossible to accept. As of 4th June 2020, only twelve countries have no…

The nation of Guinea, located in West Africa, has had a rough weekend over political issues. The power was claimed to have been seized by some soldiers and army officers installed in the top eight regions in various districts. Some neighboring countries threatened sanctions after Alpha Conde, the Guinea President was overthrown. He is serving his third consecutive term in power. Some of his opponents felt that was illegal. They wanted the constitution to change to give different people the chance to lead. On Wednesday, regional leaders from the West African bloc were to meet. Their main agenda being…

The road transport in Madagascar has been facing numerous challenges, especially after the 2009-2013 political crises. According to the World Bank, the country’s GDP is on a positive trajectory, having fallen by about 3% during the conflicts. However, with the country being an island and comprising of 22 regions, most of the roads are impassable. And when you get to the capital, Antananarivo, the traffic congestion is a nightmare. In fact, Antananarivo ranks top among the cities with the worst traffic globally. Below are factors making Madagascar lag in matters road transport Poor quality road transport services Better transport connectivity…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…