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Nigeria: First Decade After Independence

At Nigeria’s independence in 1960, the country was composed of three main regions: the Muslim Fulani/ Hausa in the North, the mostly Igbo East and the west which had mostly Yoruba people. At elections in 1959, the country was politically divided with…

Featured West Africa by Samantha Johnas August 25, 2020

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Cameroon: Independence & Ahmadou Ahidjo

From the 16th century, Cameroon was known for exporting slaves. The first commercial treaty was signed in 1856 with the British. Prior to World War 1, the area now known as Cameroon became a German colony but after the war, they were…

Featured West Africa by Ana Mosioa-Tunya May 14, 2020

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The Myth of Ivory Coast the “West African Miracle”

In the 1980s, all the western economists at the World Bank, and IMF and other western think tanks called Ivory Coast the “West African Miracle”. The narrative was that Ivory Coast’s Abidjan was the Manhattan of Africa. Prevailing western thought was …

America Featured West Africa World News by Editor April 23, 2020

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Benjamin Ola. Akande, Ph.D. Named 9th President of Champlain College

The Champlain College Board of Trustees today announced Benjamin Ola. Akande, Ph.D. as the ninth President of Champlain College. Dr. Akande will assume the role effective July 1, 2020. Dr. Laurie Quinn, Champlain's Provost and Senior Vice President for Academics, has been…

Featured West Africa by Samantha Johnas March 25, 2020

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Sierra Leone under Stevens and Momoh (1969-1996)

The colony of Freetown was established in 1787 and became a haven for slaves liberated by the Royal Navy’s antislavery patrols. Some of the slaves returning became part of the elite Creole society that believed it was higher in status than the natives. The returners…

Featured West Africa by Editor March 16, 2020

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Senegal Launches Largest Wind Farm in West Africa

As part of its plan to push for more renewable energy, Senegal inaugurated what it describes as West Africa's largest wind power plant on Monday.The zero-emissions power plant will supply up to 15% of Senelec's energy production. Senelec is Senegal's national electricity company. …

Featured West Africa World News by Editor March 10, 2020

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Nollywood + Bollywood= Namaste Wahala Movie

The biggest movie producers, Nollywood and Bollywood have joined forces to create a love story, Namaste Wahala set to premiere in April 2020. The movie is a celebration of love from the perspective of two cultures. The creator and producer, Hamisha…

Featured West Africa World News by Editor January 13, 2020

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Nigerian Team Successfully Separates Conjoined Twins

Two sisters, who were joined in the chest and abdomen, have been successfully separated in a surgery by a 78-member team in Nigeria's capital, Abuja. Mercy and Goodness Ede are now well enough to go home six weeks after surgery, according to…

Featured West Africa World News by Editor January 2, 2020

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Nigerian Startup Rensource Energy raises $20 million

Nigerian startup Rensource Energy has raised a $20 million Series A round co-led by CRE Venture Capital and the Omidyar network. The renewable energy company builds and operates solar-powered micro-utilities that provide electricity to commercial community structures, such as open-air trading bazaars.…

Featured West Africa by Editor December 9, 2019

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1990 Political Revolt in Benin

The People's Republic (now Benin) was established on 30 November 1975. It effectively lasted until 1 March 1990, with the adoption of a new constitution. After many years of economic and social decline, the people of Benin became increasingly discontent with the political leaders. Agricultural output…