Hammed J. Sulaiman

Educator, writer and legal researcher at Alafarika for Studies and Consultancy.

Nigeria breaks silence, sets to lift Twitter ban soon

After resolving some of its concerns with Twitter, Nigeria's ban on the social media platform would be lifted soon, Information…

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South Africa: Study Reveals High COVID Protection From J&J Shot

According to the co-head of a trial in South Africa, Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ.N) COVID-19 vaccine is functioning well, providing…

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Jailed ex-South African President Zuma taken to hospital

Jacob Zuma, South Africa's imprisoned former president, was transported to a hospital on Friday for medical observation, according to prison…

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On Nigeria’s first solar-powered electric vehicle

The Nigerian government through the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) on April 8, commissioned the first solar-powered Electric…

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Algeria recalls ambassador to Morocco in row over Western Sahara

In the latest flare-up of tensions between the North African neighbors over the disputed area of Western Sahara, Algeria's foreign…

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Senegal president Macky Sall threatens to shut country’s borders as COVID surge

Senegal's President Macky Sall threatened to shut the country's borders and re-impose a state of emergency on Friday after the…

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Nigeria to deploy robots, artificial intelligence to curb crimes

Nigeria will be using robots and artificial intelligence in the coming years to combat crime in the country.  As a…

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Nigeria: Christians relish “Pidgin English” to understand Bible

At the Heavenly Citizen’s Church in Lagos, the pastor and congregation have adopted a new tool to help them grasp…

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South Africa: Military deployed to halt unrest over jailed ex-president

South Africa has sent its military to quell protests that have erupted after former President Jacob Zuma was imprisoned.  On…

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South Africa: Highway Closed, 28 Arrested Over Pro-Zuma Protests

On Saturday, South African police said that 28 people had been arrested over violent protests linked to former president Jacob…

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COVID-19: Rwanda Set to Import “More” Medical Oxygen Plants

As the country battles a recent spike in coronavirus infections that are leading to hospitalization, Rwanda will spend over Rwf4…

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Zambia: Ex-president Kaunda’s burial commences despite court challenge

The burial of Zambia’s founding president, Kenneth Kaunda, started on Wednesday despite a court challenge by one of his sons…

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