Africa
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Kenya Wishes for Stronger Security in 2015
Dec 27, 2014On the eve of Christmas, I spent my day in Nakuru, Kenya. Nakuru, which is located in East Africa’s Great Rift Valley, is a place of contrasting tales. On one hand, there is a bustling urban... -
Ajegunle: Making Christmas Memorable For Vulnerable Kids
Dec 26, 2014As part of an attempt to give the children in Ajegunle a happy Christmas, the reachout22 project organized a special programme tagged “Smiling Christmas.” Residents in the community received Christmas Supplies such as food items, clothing,... -
Wishing You A Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year!
Dec 25, 2014From all of us at RuralReporters.com, here is wishing you a HAPPY NEW YEAR! We look forward to sharing more exciting stories for 2015. Amplifying rural voices, is our business. Thank you for believing in us.... -
Community Champion: Nigerian Couple Use Their Wedding Reception To Educate People On Malaria Prevention
Dec 24, 2014Wedding ceremony is one of the biggest events any individual would host in his or her lifetime. It brings together families, friends and associates, many of who turn out in large numbers with gorgeous attires. For... -
Nigeria: Young People Seek Active Role In Politics
Dec 23, 2014A cursory look at Nigeria’s leadership system reveals that young people are yet to actively take up leadership roles and participate in governance process. Hence, it will be safe to say that youth participation in Nigeria... -
Modernization And Its Threat To Agriculture
Dec 22, 2014By Psalmuel Adekunle, Alice Ajakaye The agricultural sector once contributed up to 70% to the GDP but the trend was dwindled by the emergence of petroleum in Nigeria. In recent years, the federal government has made... -
Isale Eko: Commercial Heartbeat Of Lagos
Dec 20, 2014THAT Lagos, from time immemorial, had been a booming trading centre is not news. However, what many people do not know is that there are areas in the downtown Lagos that had, over the years, evolved... -
Uganda: A Vote Of Thanks To President Museveni
Dec 20, 2014By Bakampa Brian Baryaguma www.bbbakampa.blogspot.com Credit should always be given where it is due. I therefore, wish to thank the President of the Republic of Uganda, HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for instituting and presiding over a... -
Weekly Report: Rural Africa Development So Far
Dec 19, 2014As usual, every week we monitor progress and evaluate reports on how development is faring in terms of development. This week we have been able to track down reports from different parts of Africa; from the... -
Prisoners Can Now Vote In Nigeria
Dec 18, 2014Hon. Justice Mohammed Lima of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City has affirmed the right of prisoners to vote in Nigeria. He stated this while pronouncing on a fundamental right application seeking whether having...