Africa

The Igbo often say, “Ezi afa ka ego” (Good name is better than money). Beyond this Igbo maxim, the Igbo also believe that every individual is guided by his or her name. As they would always say, “Afa onye n’edua.” And for those of us who…

Gabonese mutinous soldiers who seized power in Gabon in the early hours of today (Wednesday), placed President Ali Bongo under house arrest – moments after he was declared the winner in an election extending his family’s 55-year rule. A…