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There are some simpletons who are of the view that the emergence of a change mantra is but a rejection of former President Goodluck Jonathan rather than an acceptance of Muhammadu Buhari.

Nigeria has just transitioned into a new political regime on May 29, 2015.

To HE Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma
Chairperson of the African Union
10 June 2015

Dear Madam,

Cotton is cultivated on about 2.5 percent of the world’s arable land across 80 countries making it, after wheat, rice, maize and soybeans, one of the most important global crops in terms of land area. It is grown mainly for lint, which can be spun and woven to make cloth.

In full-fledged preparation for the official launch of BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) as an extraordinary highlight event during the July Summit under his chairmanship, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ratified an agreement on the establishment of a $100 billion BRICS pool of currency reser

On 25 May 2015, Fahamu together with other civil society organizations, political parties as well as individual pan-Africanists organized activities to celebrate African Liberation Day (ALD) in Nairobi, Kenya, at the University of Nairobi.

In Africa, women’s rights have been underrated, ignored and trampled upon. The place of the African woman is often regarded as that of being seen but not heard. Too often, culture is used as a justification for the denial of women’s rights.

INTRODUCTION

The African Youth Charter addresses the need for the empowerment of young people and their participation in the development of Africa (African Union 2006). A youth can be defined as someone who is young.

Understanding the nature of agriculture is critical in evaluating the overall development process of developing countries. Agriculture and food security are two inseparable aspects of human life.