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Ghana familiar rivals
The battle to succeed President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana approaches its climax with elections on December 7, with about 18 million citizens eligible to cast their votes. It's a battle for the soul of the gold-rich West African country.The successor to to Akufo-Addo, who is in his second and final term in office, will likely be one among the two nominees of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).The spotlight is on NPP's Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the West African nation's current Vice President, and NDC's John Dramani Mahama, who has already had a stint in the presidential office from July 24, 2012, to January 7, 2017.Dr Bawumia, an Oxford-educated economist-politician known for his digital transformation initiatives, is campaigning on the twin planks of economic revitalisation and technological advancement.
E. Guinea's life
Equatorial Guinea has been in the news recently due to an astonishing drama involving a former head of the country's financial investigation agency, Baltasar Ebang Engonga, amid political intrigues and power struggle. The authorities are investigating alleged relationship misconduct between Engonga and female family members of some senior government officials. This has drawn global attention to the country’s politics and social life.But there’s more to the country than this unfolding drama. Equatorial Guinea's life is a story of resilience, opportunities, and surprises. Let's explore the stunningly rich history, culture, and complexities of this African country.
Win-win relations
Türkiye's focus on Africa has become increasingly significant in recent years due to a combination of strategic, economic and diplomatic interests. One of the foremost reasons for Türkiye's engagement with Africa is the continent's burgeoning economies. In one of the latest signs of growing ties, Uganda and a Turkish company, Yapi Merkezi Holdings, signed a deal earlier this month to construct a 272-kilometer railway. This marks a significant step toward improving transportation infrastructure in East Africa. With rapidly emerging markets, Africa presents vast opportunities for trade and investment. Türkiye has strong historical and cultural ties with African countries since the Ottoman era. Türkiye aims to diversify its trade partnerships, reducing reliance on traditional markets in Europe and Asia. Additionally, Africa is endowed with abundant natural resources, including minerals, oil and gas. Securing access to these resources is crucial for Türkiye to fuel its own economic growth and ensure energy security. Strengthening ties with African countries is a strategic move to boost Türkiye's influence in global politics and multilateral organisations such as the United Nations. Africa's 54 countries constitute a significant voting bloc in these organisations, and close relations with these nations can bolster Türkiye's international standing. Türkiye also employs cultural diplomacy, humanitarian aid and development projects to build a positive image and foster goodwill among African nations. This soft power strategy helps Türkiye to establish itself as a reliable partner in Africa. Here is how the win-win partnership between Türkiye and African countries has evolved.
Deaf in tech
Deaf women in Nigeria embrace revolutionising technology to improve their skills in the increasingly competitive digital world. A project in Abuja called “Deaf-in-Tech” by Nigerian tech company Data-Lead Africa, helps them to actualise their dreams by teaching them coding in Python, a high-level programming language. 
Recycling machine
A teenage Turkish student showcases an amazing recycling machine he has created along with his team at the ongoing Türkiye's biggest technology and aerospace fair, Teknofest, in the southern city of Adana.The machine recycles plastic bottles and leftover water, contributing to environmental conservation and water preservation for human and animal use
'We'll not be silent'
''We will not remain silent and watch'' Israel committing genocide against Palestinians through an apartheid regime because ''South Africans know what apartheid looks like. We lived through apartheid, we suffered and died under apartheid,'' President Cyril Ramaphosa tells the UN General Assembly in New York.
Wildlife census
Kenya pushes ahead with an ambitious wildlife census as the East African country strives to conserve its fauna. But the exercise has sparked controversies.Some Kenyans say spending money on counting wild animals should not be a priority for the country grappling with an economic crisis. However, the authorities defend the animal headcount, saying it's crucial in boosting tourism and conserving nature.
