Opinion

times reporterOctober 16, 2021

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Why banning financing for fossil fuel projects in Africa isn’t a climate solution

Today’s global energy inequities are staggering. Video gamers in California consume more electricity than entire nations. The average Tanzanian used only one-sixth the electricity consumed…

Obi Egbuna JrOctober 16, 2021

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Reflections on Libya post the Killing of Muammar Gaddafi

This trip down memory lane begins with a baby boy making his entrance on October 8th, 1969, one month after…

times reporterOctober 13, 2021

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Why is China looking to establish Banks in Nigeria?

During the commemoration of the 2021 Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Cui Jianchun…

times reporterOctober 13, 2021

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Reducing industrial pollution in the Niger River Basin

The Niger River is the third-longest river in Africa, running for 4,180 km (2,600 miles) from its source in south-eastern…

times reporterOctober 13, 2021

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We may not want the future Facebook is building

It has been a difficult week for Facebook. On Monday, its family of companies – including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger…

times reporterOctober 13, 2021

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A response to Patrick Gathara’s oped on the Kenya-Somalia dispute

We refer to an article authored by Patrick Gathara published on October 10 entitled “Kenya’s cynical offensive against the ICJ” and wish…

times reporterOctober 12, 2021

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How blockchain can boost trade in Africa

On Jan. 1, the African Continental Free Trade Agreement officially became operational. A few months later, reflecting on how the coronavirus pandemic…