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I have been following the UK General Elections 2015 and a lot of people seem pretty disappointed that the conservative party, also known as the Tories, won the 2015 general elections. David Cameron will remain at 10 Downing Street. This is said to have been one of the most hotly contested general elections in recent […]
MoreMore attacks continue to occur in South Africa, targeting immigrants from other African countries. According to a report by Reuters, at least seven people have died this week alone. The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to begin evacuation of its citizens. The High Commission hotlines in Pretoria are +27 12 342 0805, +27 12 […]
MoreEvery Ghana-must-go bag has a story. It’s usefulness and fame in Nigeria arrived in late January 1983, when the President of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, held a press conference and ordered all immigrants without the right papers to leave the country within a few weeks. There were over two million people; one million were Ghanaians, […]
MoreEvery time I hear South Africa, I think of Madiba, and even when the spate of violence rocked the world with images of people being burnt in the streets for being non South African, I still thought about him. South Africa has a long history of struggles with apartheid but also a triumph of the […]
MoreI have lived in the UK now for 7+ months. It has certainly been a mixed bag of sorts; there have been joys and challenges. Joys for the most part for which I am thankful. I have met some wonderful people from all over the world and have settled into academia as much as possible. […]
MoreI was reading a post by JannaT about facets of change when I recalled an incident which happened to me and decided to articulate what I was feeling. Luton is an incredibly diverse town; thousands of people from all over the world have moved here, sometimes with their entire families, sometimes very wealthy families have […]
MoreI pressed my face against the glass as we moved, steaming it up while trying to catch a glimpse of Sally. Papa drove fast, quickly leaving the caftan clad groups behind as they waved goodbye to us. The men and women waved and waved, while the children chased the car, I watched the dust cover […]
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