"Jill Biden, the wife of the U.S. vice president, traveled to Zambia, Congo and Sierra Leone, focused on highlighting issues facing women and girls, marks her third to Africa since Joe Biden became vice president. During her stop in the Bukavu area, Biden visited the Panzi Hospital, which treats sexual violence survivors. As she was greeted by hospital personnel, she said … [Read more...] about PhotoNews: Jill Biden, wife of the US vice-president, in Africa
US Dept of State : Gubernatorial Elections in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Written by US Department of State Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 23, 2014 US Department of State (press release) The United States commends the people of Ekiti State, Nigeria, who turned out to vote in the June 21 gubernatorial election. U.S. Embassy and international observers … [Read more...] about US Dept of State : Gubernatorial Elections in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Is Obama’s Africa Leaders Summit worth the time?
Written by Stephen Hayes In eight weeks, Washington, D.C., will see another historic event: the first U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. All but a few of the heads of state of the 54 nations of Africa have been invited and most are expected to attend. It will be the most heads of state to ever be in Washington at one time, likely creating traffic jams Washington has seldom seen … [Read more...] about Is Obama’s Africa Leaders Summit worth the time?
Ogwumike Sisters Raise Funds for Nigeria Education
Written by DOUG FEINBERG, AP Basketball Writer Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike have always valued education. So it's no surprise the Stanford graduates wanted to do something to help educate girls in their parents' homeland of Nigeria. The WNBA stars launched a fundraising competition Wednesday that's open to middle and high school basketball teams across the U.S. The goal is … [Read more...] about Ogwumike Sisters Raise Funds for Nigeria Education
Biafra, The Ostrich Mentality and Nigeria’s Tragedy
Written by Okey Ndibe There is a sense in which the name of the malaise afflicting Nigeria is Biafra. I have argued before—and I must do so again—that Nigeria’s refusal to confront and address the sore of the Biafran War is the chief reason no nation has been able to materialize out of the space called Nigeria, no peace has been had in that space, and no real progress—much … [Read more...] about Biafra, The Ostrich Mentality and Nigeria’s Tragedy