The world is in mourning today following the passing of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., the legendary American civil rights leader and Baptist minister, who died peacefully at the age of 84. Surrounded by his family, Jackson’s death marks the end of an era for a man who spent over six decades as a “servant-leader” Read More…
Tag: Pan-Africanism
Okello Oculi’s last safari
By Wole Olaoye Professor Okello Oculi was a cat with many lives. He outlived the several dictators who would have been delighted to roast him, but he has left a long trail of inconsolable mourners in Nigeria where he made a home and raised a family. In all, he lived in Nigeria for 48 years, Read More…
Niger suspends ties with Francophone group, continues split from former colonial power
Niger’s military leadership announced the suspension of all cooperation with the international Francophone Nations’ Organisation (OIF), furthering its gradual disconnection from former colonial ruler France. The junta highlighted concerns about the OIF’s alignment with French interests, asserting that the 88-member body had consistently served as a tool for advancing France’s agenda. The spokesperson for Niger’s Read More…



