Meet Ugandan artistic powerhouse Okumu Sylvester Douglas
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by Soumanou Salifou
2d ago
Oksylver, aka Okumu Sylvester Douglas, a Ugandan author whose vast artistic talents span music, acting, modeling, writing, and directing Formerly known as Sylver, the dynamic Ugandan artist Okumu Sylvester Douglas has embarked on a transformative journey, now going by the moniker Oksylver. This evolution reflects not only a change in name but also a profound shift in artistic identity and expression, marking a new chapter in his multifaceted career. As Oksylver, Okumu Sylvester Douglas continues to captivate audiences with his diverse talents spanning music, acting, modeling, writing, and dire ..read more
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Reassessing U.S. Engagement in West Africa
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by Soumanou Salifou
1w ago
Niger’s National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane, second from right, is greeted by supporters upon his arrival at the Stade General Seyni Kountche in Niamey on August 6, 2023. AFP/Getty Images A Comprehensive Analysis of Niger’s Withdrawal from Military Cooperation and Its Geopolitical Implications By Ambassador Omar Arouna, MBA President Global Public Affairs and Engagement Gunster Strategies Worldwide —————— The recent decision by Niger to withdraw from its military cooperation agreement with the United States marks a significant juncture in U.S.-West ..read more
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Mike Tyson is getting back in the ring at 58 – what could go wrong?
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by Soumanou Salifou
1w ago
Mike Tyson By Stephen Hughes If at 58, I were to agree to a boxing match with a person half my age, much alarm would be caused. My daughters would burst into tears, my partner would have strong words, and my students would have final confirmation that I had lost the plot. I, however, am not “Iron Mike” Tyson. On July 20, the former heavyweight boxing world champion is due to step into the ring at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, to fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Tyson will be 58, Paul will be 27. Let’s take a look at what will be going on biologically for Iron Mike. Recei ..read more
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Too Good and True: You Are Always Good to Go
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by Soumanou Salifou
1w ago
Sudanese-born author Amr Muneer Dahab These are excerpts from the author’s book “Deep,” which contains eight of his small books published in the form of Wisdom Literature covering different aspects of life: Facing troublemakers, dealing with pain, personal financial issues, gastronomy, reading, criticizing, inspiring, and feeling always good to go. Series 4: Cuisine – Feeling Food. Food Fashions   It is not only the cooking methods and techniques that are subject to the influence of fashion and trends, but also the prevalence of the different types of vegetables, fruits, nuts, drinks, an ..read more
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Are private conversations truly private? A cybersecurity expert explains
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by Soumanou Salifou
2w ago
Mobile phone technology By Robin Chataut Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity and Computer Science, Quinnipiac University Imagine opening your front door wide and inviting the world to listen in on your most private conversations. Unthinkable, right? Yet, in the digital realm, people inadvertently leave doors ajar, potentially allowing hackers, tech companies, service providers and security agencies to peek into their private communications. Much depends on the applications you use and the encryption standards the apps uphold. End-to-end encryption is a digital safeguard fo ..read more
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A Nod to Beninese female political prisoner Reckya Madougou
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by Soumanou Salifou
3w ago
Beninese political prisoner and former Minister Reckya MadougouBY THE AFRICAN‘S POLITICAL DESK March 8 is International Women’s Day, a global holiday celebrated annually to give focus to issues affecting women. No doubt, women face fewer issues today than they did back in 1977 when the United Nations adopted what Is known in short as IWD. Yet women are still confronted today with a slew of challenges, including the actions of male dictators who try to deny them the right to hold a political office at a high level. It’s no secret such actions sometimes go as far as throwing women with poli ..read more
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Too Good and True: You Are Always Good to Go
The African Magazine
by Soumanou Salifou
3w ago
Sudanese-born author Amr Muneer Dahab These are excerpts from the author’s book “Deep,” which contains eight of his small books published in the form of Wisdom Literature covering different aspects of life: Facing troublemakers, dealing with pain, personal financial issues, gastronomy, reading, criticizing, inspiring, and feeling always good to go. Series 4: Cuisine – Feeling Food. Food Freedom In food, there is no right and wrong so much as there should be a connoisseur who is open to all gastronomic experiences.   When we talk about food freedom, we talk about open horizons and limit ..read more
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Investing in teachers training to transform Africa’s education
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by Soumanou Salifou
3w ago
Risota Chamboco, an ADPP Angola teacher training programme, teaching a special class of former street children in Luanda, Angola By Olivia Francesca Machel and Adelfa da Alva Banze Munialavo Education, a fundamental human right and key to Africa’s development, faces challenges like access and quality. Teacher-training holds immense potential to transform this landscape. Humana People to People, with 30 years of experience training over 45,000 primary school teachers in sub-Saharan Africa, believes in empowering dedicated educators. Members of Humana People to People, also known as ADPP and DAP ..read more
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U.S. Government concerned about Mali election delay
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by Soumanou Salifou
3w ago
Colonel Assimi Goita soon after emerging as the head of Mali’s transitional governmentBY JIBRIL TURE In a press release issued yesterday by the Office of the State Department’s Spokesperson, the U.S. Government stated its concern about the Malian government’s failure to provide an updated electorate calendar after the West African nation postponed the elections previously scheduled for 2023, followed by the restoration of democracy in 2024. For the American government, an updated electoral calendar is “an essential step to reach a new era of civilian-led democratic governance.” The press relea ..read more
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Too Good and True: You Are Always Good to Go
The African Magazine
by Soumanou Salifou
1M ago
Sudanese-born author Amr Muneer Dahab These are excerpts from the author’s book “Deep,” which contains eight of his small books published in the form of Wisdom Literature covering different aspects of life: Facing troublemakers, dealing with pain, personal financial issues, gastronomy, reading, criticizing, inspiring, and feeling always good to go. Series 4: Cuisine – Feeling Food. Creating Your Own Style   Mistakes, such as overlooking to observe cooking temperature or duration or forgetting to add an ingredient, are possible rich sources of inspiration. Stop grumbling when you are face ..read more
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