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Blockchain. A buzzword overshadowed by the cryptocurrency craze but no less relevant than the very technology it empowered. There is no doubt that the world is changing at an unimaginable rate on account of the flood of technological developments in recent times. One great difficulty for lawyers, doctors, bankers, and other members of societies around the world in this emerging era of blockchain will lie in the multitude of use cases of blockchain to choose from. This difficulty, however, may indeed be a strength for African economies, often deemed by media as the subject of various plights requiring rectification. The potential of blockchain to revolutionize African economies cannot be understated. Billions of lives will be touched by blockchain. Africa's growing economies could leapfrog to become top 20 economies in the world on account of the benefits of blockchain that Africa gains . This is the vision of a hopeful few.  The essence of blockchain is to facilit...

Blockchain presents a case for heightened transparency and accountability in voting processes around the world but it does not necessarily guarantee that the subjectivity of voters and administrators of voting processes will not compromise the efficacy of votes administered via blockchain. A world where electoral fraud is eradicated by the use of blockchain technology is indeed a fruitful notion but also a fallacy at best. Yes, blockchain infrastructure may make each vote immutable. Yes, blockchain infrastructure may create greater confidence in proxy voters in the boardroom . . Yes,  blockchain may make elections less prone to hacking scandals but as a good car does not guarantee a good driver, neither does an incredible technology such as blockchain guarantee that the human aspects of blockchain will not cause equally and if not worse events to voting processes than those carried out by rogue politicians in the past. It is important to consider the effects which machi...

Where do we go from here? It’s a simple title with a heavy question , which in context of Dr Martin Luther King’s book, brings more questions than answers. Dr. Martin Luther King’s experiences deepened his convictions to address the war on poverty for all races and creeds in America. His last book, Where Do We Go From Here, addressed many of the issues surrounding the economic realities of many Americans which still persist till this day.  In Mr. King’s words, “The solution to poverty is to abolish it directly by a now widely discussed measure: the guaranteed income. … We are likely to find that the problems of housing and education, instead of preceding the elimination of poverty, will themselves be affected if poverty is first abolished. A host of positive psychological changes inevitably will result from widespread economic security. The dignity of the individual will flourish when the decisions concerning his life are in his hands, when he has the assurance tha...

After having already made a $32 billion pledge to Africa over a five-year period at the last Tokyo International Conference on African Development, Japan’s decision to invest $30 billion in Africa over the coming years, could not have come at a better time. With dwindling oil revenues, other badly affected commodity prices, and several new conflicts, Japan’s contribution to African states may serve to provide greater balance to their economic climates. For African states to meet their economic potentials, infrastructure development is imperative. $10 billion of the investment will be used for the development of the continent’s electrical power, urban transport systems, roads and ports. The African Development Bank will play a key role in the execution of the investments. The remaining $20 billion will be utilised in Africa through Japan’s private sector. Japanese Prime Minister, Abe is confident that in Africa, “Japan can grow vigorously”.  It is clear that Japan has e...

Introduction Throughout history, the provision of education has come in many forms. From one-room schools to the open-air academies of Plato, both the young and old across the globe have been gifted with great scholars, priceless manuscripts, and vast amounts of knowledge. It is in this endless search for knowledge that we take delight. It is in the incessant pursuit of its fruits that history has been made. Like other regions across the world, this pursuit continues for Africa as its states define themselves amidst new trends in technology and growing populations. It is “all hands on deck” for the continent and its partners. Agenda 2063 will guide the African Union in ensuring that 70 per cent of all high-school graduates are enrolled in higher education and that 70 per cent of those enrolled will graduate in subjects related to sciences and technology. More governments across Africa recognise the need for action. More governments and organisations outside Africa are fu...

Nigerian musician, Mr Eazi has released his second full-length project, Lagos to London which features other stars such as Maleek Berry, Burnay boy, Giggs, and Sneakbo. The full mixtape can be listened to on  http://bit.ly/MrEaziL2Llisten  The leg over star marked the occasion with a yellow double decker party bus in the streets of London.

Often described as the upright man, Thomas Sankara was a revolutionary and example to leaders everywhere of the hope that still exists for upright leadership in Africa.