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On 28th October 2020, Tanzanians will cast their votes for presidential elections. Political analysts predict that the incumbent President will most likely win for a second term against his influential opposition, Tundu Lissu. Since 2017, Tundu has been staying in Belgium after suffering 16 bullet wounds when anonymous men shot him. No Democracy and Elections Amid political campaigns, political parties have complained of the sovereign body suppression. They have lamented of receiving numerous threats. Human Rights has alleged that the government of Tanzania is curtailing people of their rights. It claimed that people do not have the freedom to…
Tourist destinations in Africa vary in appeal and glamour. If you are wondering where to visit this year you need to stick around. Africa offers a perfect place to conjure adventure, relaxation, and romance. You can never miss getting a thrill off your holiday as there are tons of rivers, sceneries, museums, mountains, and game parks. Still not convinced? Well, let’s look at three fantastic tourist destinations you can visit in Africa. Tourist Destinations along Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in Africa. It drops along river Zambezi on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe,…
More than 80 million girls in developing countries face a huge monthly challenge due to their menstrual periods. This is as a result of poverty which does not allow them to purchase sanitary towels. They would rather spend the little they have on other necessities such as food and opt for other things such as rags and mattress to deal with their menstruation. This condition has hindered most of them from going to school during menstruation and this has led to poor academic performance. It is very unfortunate that some have to drop out of school (Kiunguyu,2019). In the northern parts…
UBS banker Tom Hall recalls a time when a group of well-intentioned individuals made a $2 million donation to the distribution of mosquito nets in Malawi, which he believes was a mistake on their part. In the end, instead of being put to use in the fight to eradicate malaria, the nets made their way into the underground market, where they were recycled for use in fishing after many years. Unfortunately, the fish died due to their exposure to DEET, a highly toxic insect repellant, and it is possible that hundreds of people became ill as a result of their…
Favour Oluma, a Nigerian lady, is a student of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, who makes adorable coffee tables from old car tires. This artistic lady has shown the world that skilled and innovative brains still exist in this world. Who can say they have no job? Borrow a leaf from this young lady whose story of creativity will amaze you anew. When you think you have seen it all and that everyone has reached the limit of their creativity, life stories like these, give hope that you can still make it in life by using the things in…
There was a time when the Nigeria government did not make adequate health provisions for his people, and many suffered. We all know that a government that does not provide access to health facilities for her people would be crippled health-wise. Cancer is different from a tumor; a tumor does not spread, but cancer invades other parts of the body. Cancer is a disease that causes abnormal cell growth in a part of the body with the potential of spreading.google.com.The most common type of cancer in the world is breast cancer found in women; it develops in the cell of…
In August 21st, Nigeria will mark three years without a single case of polio. This will be followed by an official declaration of a polio-free Nigeria in October. After two months since the three years of being polio-free are marked, the WHO ( World Health Organization) makes an official declaration of a polio-free country. This will be the second time WHO declares Nigeria polio-free, the first time being 2015 when polio was eliminated from Nigeria. However, a 2016 outbreak saw strict measures being taken. One of them is mobilizing mothers to ensure their children are vaccinated. Women did this job…
The news never gets old. Every single day is a new day to a corruption case and mismanagement of funds or lost funds in the hands of people. What kind of greed is this? Some African leaders have completely refused to be honest and to focus on building their nation. I believe this is why the other continents are more powerful than the African continent. There are rare cases of corruption or embezzlement cases in white countries. Just weeks ago, in Kenya, there was a lawmaker who was involved in maize funds graft. His name is Waluke. The court fined…
Following the outbreak of the Corona virus, Kenya expects to hold its budget since the parliament is busy checking the rapid spread of the new virus. At the moment, the world has recorded over two hundred and seventy confirmed cases with eleven thousand deaths. The Corona virus outbreak is an international crisis threatening to shrink the world economy. As a result, legislators from all Houses voted to change their calendar dates. The voting took place on Tuesday. In addition, the parliament is planning to resume the sittings on 30th April although it will depend on the virus situation by then.…
On Friday, shoppers stock-up on food and basics at a market in the northern Nigerian state of Kano. This is due to concerns about Saturday’s presidential and legislative elections in a country with violent elections. President Muhammadu Buhari’s two administrations have seen the highest inflation rate in nearly two decades, as well as serious money and petrol shortages.This is displeasing to Nigerians. “We don’t know the outcome of the election. So everyone is trying to buy items,” said Auwal Usman Ahmed, a potato vendor. He said this as he sorted his goods at the Yan Kaba market in Kano town,…
