Socrates Mbamalu, Author at This is Africa

Mr. Climate — Nigeria’s indefatigable campaigner rallying for youth-led climate action

Socrates Mbamalu — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:26:40 +0000

This Is Africa spoke to Nigerian climate and environmental campaigner Olumide Idowu, popularly known as Mr. Climate about his journey as a climate action warrior, the challenges he’s faced in his activism and why he thinks every African youth should be involved in finding lasting solutions to persistent climate problems.

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Kenya: Counting the massacres under former President Daniel arap Moi

Socrates Mbamalu — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 13:21:47 +0000

Former President Daniel arap Moi's death has divided opinion among Kenyans. Celebrated by many, but despited by others, Moi leaves behinds a contested and problematic legacy. Moi's record of massacres, torture, and corruption remains a story that critics say should define how he will be remembered. What memory did the Moi years bring?

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Nigerian heavyweight boxer David Adeleye makes professional debut

Socrates Mbamalu — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:00:46 +0000

The heavyweight boxing division continues to grow, becoming even more competitive. With a new generation of young British boxers coming fast behind the likes of Anthony Joshua, Dereck Chisora and Dyllian White, a new name, David Adeleye, made his debut and won in the first round.

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Basketball icon Kobe Bryant’s death sparks outpour of grief from Africans

Socrates Mbamalu — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:43:02 +0000

Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge, Egypt's Mo Salah, Ghanaian reggae-dance hall artist Shatta Wale, Ivory Coast former Captain Didier Drogba, and South Sudanese Raptors lead scout, Sarah Chan are among the many Africans who have paid tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. RIP Kobe, you'll always remain a legend.

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Transparency International ranks Nigeria 146 out of 180 in corruption index

Socrates Mbamalu — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 08:49:03 +0000

Nigeria was ranked the fourth most corrupt country in West Africa and 146 out of 180 in the world. The ranking led to the country's anti-corruption body, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to issue a rebuttal, calling the rating baseless.

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