[Premium Times] The 2018 ranking on terrorism is out and Nigeria, for the fourth consecutive year, occupies the third position among the countries worst hit by terrorism, globally, because of the activities of Boko Haram and herdsmen.
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Africa: Women and Children the Big Losers When Governance is Measured
[allAfrica] The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has released 2018′s Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG). It is the foundation’s 12th annual edition since it was launched in 2007.
Africa:Global Index Reveals Governments Split Between Fighting and Fueling Inequality
[Oxfam] Nigeria, Singapore, and Argentina are among a group of governments that are fueling inequality, according to a newly released edition of the Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index developed by Oxfam and Development Finance International.
Africa:What Can Ethiopia Learn From Zimbabwe’s Election?
[allAfrica] Four members of the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), led by Chairperson Samia Zekaria Gutu, is visiting the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) “to learn about sound elections management practices”.
South Africa:Marijuana Use in South Africa – What Next After Landmark Court Ruling?
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa’s Constitutional Court has delivered a unanimous judgment that certain parts of the country’s drug laws are inconsistent with the right to privacy. Adults are now allowed to use, possess or cultivate cannabis in private for their own personal consumption.
Africa:African Agriculture’s Future Lies in Cultivating Youth, Not Only Crops
[allAfrica] Being able to accept the 2018 Africa Food Prize today on behalf of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) comes with immense pride.
Africa:Tackle Africa’s Chronic Diseases With Effective Actions
[SciDev.Net] Nairobi -Cost-effective interventions are needed in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to reduce death burden caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs), a study recommends.
Africa:New Technology Aims to Prevent Newborn Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa
[VOA] An internship at a hospital in Malawi was an eye-opening experience for Sonia Sosa.
Rwanda:Rwandan Honoured as a 2018 McNulty Prize Laureate
[New Times] Rwanda’s renowned artist and curator, Hope Azeda, has been honored among the 2018 McNulty Prize Laureates, the organisers announced on Wednesday.
Nigeria:More Nigerians Seeking Greener Pastures Abroad
[This Day] There are indications that over 500,000 Nigerians have emigrated from the country since 2016.