By Michael Adeboboye | Nigeria

Ondo Central Senatorial Race 2027

At a time when public trust in leadership is at an all-time low, Barrister Olumuyiwa Adu “Cubana” is offering Ondo Central something different: a senatorial bid his supporters call “a divine agenda projected by God-the-Father and lifted by the people themselves.” He is not, they insist, being pushed by godfathers or political deals. Instead, he brings a rare mix — the legal acumen of a courtroom advocate, the professional expertise of a trained administrator, and the street-level empathy of a philanthropist who has walked the towns he now seeks to represent.

If the 2027 Ondo Central Senate race has a campaign built on biography, it belongs to Dr. Barr. Olumuyiwa Adu, widely known as “Cubana.” His team frames the ambition in unambiguous terms:  “Dr. Adu’s ambition is a divine agenda projected by GOD-THE FATHER and it’s being lifted by the people themselves. Dr. Adu is not being pushed by GODFATHERS or POLITICAL DEALS.”

That language matters in a political climate where patronage networks often decide tickets before primaries. Adu’s pitch is the opposite of backroom brokerage. “Undoubtedly, public trust in leadership is at an all-time low,” his profile notes. “Adu is bringing a refreshing alternative — a blend of professional expertise, legal acumen, and street-level empathy.

THE LAWYER-AS-CHANGEMAKER PITCH

Supporters argue his CV fills a gap they see in the Red Chamber – As a lawyer and advocate, he understands the machinery of governance. As a philanthropist, he understands the pulse of the people. This unique combination makes him a perfect fit for the Senate to be not just a lawmaker, but a change-maker.”

It is a two-pronged case: competence to draft and interrogate legislation, and compassion to ensure bills reach the grassroots. “Dr. Adu is not just entering politics; he is extending his services, the campaign says.

THE GROUND GAME: SIX LGAs AND COUNTING 

The claim is not abstract. Adu’s team says he has “identified positively with the good people of Ondo East, Ondo West, Akure North, Akure South, Idanre and Ifedore local government areas.” That covers the entire Ondo Central senatorial district — a sweep that suggests retail politics, not radio politics.

In those LGAs, his name is tied to years of philanthropy before politics. Medical outreaches, scholarship support, legal aid for indigent clients, and youth empowerment drives are regularly cited by constituents as his introduction. The “Cubana” moniker, initially a social tag, has been rebranded to mean “community backbone” in campaign circles.

THE NO-GODFATHER NARRATIVE

Ondo politics has its kingmakers. Adu’s contrast is deliberate: not being pushed by GODFATHERS or POLITICAL DEALS. The strategy is to turn a weakness — no established machine — into a strength: direct accountability to voters. It resonates in a cycle where delegates and citizens alike say they are tired of “selection, not election.”

THE SENATE HE SEES 

If elected, Adu’s agenda is expected to mirror his dual identity. Legal reform, judicial access for the poor, and oversight of MDAs would tap his bar experience. Constituency projects targeting education, primary healthcare, and agrarian support across Idanre’s cocoa belt, Akure’s urban wards, and Ondo’s farmlands would tap his philanthropy record.

The through-line is “leadership with kindness and competence.” In a Senate often criticized as distant, Adu is betting Ondo Central wants a senator who files motions and still picks calls.

Dr. Barr. Olumuyiwa Adu “Cubana” is not running as a political product. He is running as a “divine agenda… lifted by the people.” Whether that’s enough to beat established structures in 2027 will be tested at the polls. For now, across Ondo East to Ifedore, the name on the lips of traders, students, and farmers is the same: the lawyer who came with help before he came with a poster.

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Michael Adeboboye is the Chairman of Board, Congress of African Journalists – CAJ

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CAJ International Magazine Bureau Editor for West Africa, Dela Ahiawor speaks with the Genius before he walks the path towards the ultimate prize.

By Dela Ahiawor 

It’s hard to grasp how a master wordsmith is also able to innovate future-proof solutions in the realm of aerospace engineering.

Now, that’s a feat for a genius and one name that springs to mind is Clinton Ikechukwu, a young Nigerian literary genius, engineer and Erasmus Mundus Master’s student.

Tipped as the next Chinua Achebe (renowned Nigerian novelist) by followers captivated by his storytelling prowess on social media (Facebook); Clinton is also showcasing a trajectory towards excellence in the aerospace industry.

Representing Team Aeromorph: Clinton Ikechukwu together with Oghosa Abu, young lady from (Nigeria) and Muhammad Junaid Ali from (Pakistan), all currently enrolled at the Technical University of Chemnitz (TUC) in Germany have qualified for the finals of the Airbus Fly Your Ideas 2025 Competition.

In all, three teams: Team Aeromorph (Germany), Team SkyOptima (Singapore) and Team Atlas Trio USM (Malaysia) are headed to Paris, France for the finals slated for June 20, 2025 coinciding with Paris Airshow 2025. Airbus is covering all travel expenses. From the three teams, just one will be awarded the coveted prize – a fast-track interview for the Airbus Global Graduate Programme (AGGP) 2026.

Fly Your Ideas 2025 Competition is sponsored by Airbus- the largest aerospace company in Europe. The competition encourages students across the globe to innovate for the future of aerospace by addressing global challenges to create a safer, cleaner and a more interconnected world.

In an interview with Clinton Ikechukwu, leader of Team Aeromorph before he walks the path towards the ultimate prize, he effused: “The Airbus competition and journey have been nothing short of a revelation. I mean, I was struck by lots of fascinating ideas and thought processes. I think something that worked for us was the quality of our idea and how we were able to pitch persuasively. Our idea hinged on Artificial Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence, to us, is like the first light at dawn, a thing full of promise.”

Concerning the motivation behind the decision to put their inventive solutions into practice…..Clinton provided some perspective: “Coming from a multidisciplinary background, we were able to shape a detailed solution. In aviation, where so many lives depend on a thousand small decisions, we sensed the gaps where care and precision falter. And so, as engineers and mathematicians driven by the simple desire to leave the world better than we found it, we gathered as Team Aeromorph. The idea is to turn that promise of AI into the reassurance every pilot, every family, deserves.”

He went on saying: “For the finals in Paris, I have missed that city, and it will feel like a homecoming. As a team, we share a close-knit relationship. We are excited, and we want to enjoy the show and express ourselves freely at the Paris International Airshow.” No wonder, “Paris stays with you,” as the saying goes.

Ultimately, taking pride in the partnership with Oghosa (also from Nigeria), Clinton couldn’t help expressing strong national pride: “As Nigerians, we carry in our veins, super dreams. We are dreamers, pursuers, and walkers on water. We look forward to Paris and envisage a good time with other finalists.” And the genius couldn’t have said it better. The spirit of ingenuity is abundant in Africa….dream on rising stars of Africa!

Team Aeromorph of the Technical University of Chemnitz (TUC) in Germany made it to the finals in France from over 300 university teams across the globe. On April 30, 2025 Team Aeromorph’s AI‐powered emergency-landing assistant, EVA_LAND, earned the team a place in the finals. During the semi-finals on May 15, 2025 Team Aeromorph presented live in a digital event. Next, Team Aeromorph will represent (TUC) in Paris, France where they will compete against: Team SkyOptima (Singapore) and Team Atlas Trio USM (Malaysia).

The Airbus Fly Your Ideas 2025 Competition is structured in three distinct phases designed to test the skill and knowledge of participants:

Phase 1: Submission of a 30-second video pitch and Power Point proposal. A total of 366 teams applied, representing 49 countries and 229 universities.

Phase 2: Airbus experts reviewed all entries and selected the top six teams to present live to a judging panel.

Phase 3: Final competition to be held on June 20, 2025 at the Paris Airshow 2025 (Le Bourget).

MEET TEAM AEROMORPH

Clinton Ikechukwu (Nigeria)

M.Sc. Advanced Manufacturing and recipient of Manufacturing 4.0 for Intelligent & Sustainable Technologies (meta 4.0), European Union

Oghosa Abu (Nigeria)

M.Sc. candidate in Advanced & Computational Mathematics

Muhammad Junaid Ali (Pakistan)

M.Sc. in Advanced Manufacturing

M.Sc. Advanced Manufacturing and recipient of Manufacturing 4.0 for Intelligent & Sustainable Technologies (Meta 4.0), European Union.

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Courtesy: The Silk Road Today, Cairo, Egypt 

Read: Towards Perfection – Poetry from Nigeria

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They said “Towards perfection”

Francis Otole, a poet and author from Nigeria, shares his poetry

Francis Otole is a poet and author. His works have appeared in local and international magazines, journals, and anthologies. His debut collection of poems, Heaven is a Place on Earth made the shortlist of ANA- Association of Nigerian Authors poetry prize, 2024. He loves reading and writing. His marriage to his lovely wife is blessed with a set of twins.

TOWARDS PERFECTION

Looking down the road

With many going to and fro

Back and forth

Left and right

Up and down

Fast and slow.

When I asked their direction

They said “Towards perfection”

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ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE

Let the whole brigade

Mount their barricade

Let them come out in ranks

With their mortars and tanks

Let them cock their rifles

Or let them lock their rifles

Let them begin their martial march

To come between our marital match

Tell their commander

I’m coming for you; Amanda

And this is a canon

That love fears no cannon

If they try to investigate

Tell them love intoxicate

And they should forgive my err

For in love all is fair.

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THE SEEKER

Day by day I go around

Seeking where answers abound.

A beast of burden with loads

I traverse every roads.

Many nights I lie awake

Taking stock of my take

After sieving out voices

From multitude of noises.

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Coordinated by Angela Kosta Executive Director of the Magazines: MIRIADE, NUANCES ON THE PANORAMIC CANVAS, BRIDGES OF LITERATURE, journalist, poet, essayist, publisher, literary critic, editor, translator, promoter

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Abuja

Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has invited the authors to submit their papers for a proposed book ‘Medicine and Literature Without Borders: Health, Humanities and Social Justice in the writings of Dr. Wale Okediran’.

The book is aimed to celebrate the writer, medical practitioner and literary administrator Dr. Wale Okediran, who is one of the most acclaimed physician-writers in Nigeria, whose career bestrides the domains of medicine, literature and politics.

Dr. Okediran’s life, as demonstrated in his writings, is a vibrant intersection of the multifarious and disparate experiences that define human existence. Trained and practiced as a physician, Okediran eventually developed a lifelong commitment to creative writing and political practice.

His engagements as a politician underscore his humanistic principles, possibly shaped by his twin career of medicine and literature.

In 2001, Professor Emmanuel Babatunde Omobowale, the first Professor of Literature and Medicine in Nigeria, defended his PhD thesis on the creative works of Nigerian physician-writers in the Department of English, University of Ibadan, which featured the work of Wale Okediran.

Like the Russian physician-writer, Anton Chekhov, who declares that “medicine is my lawful, wedded wife and literature is my mistress”, Okediran has remarkably established the symbiotic relationship between medicine and literature both in his writings and social activities. Besides the orthodox literary productions, he has also ventured into similar domains of writings like newspaper column, biographical narratives and travel writing.

The utilitarian and didactic import of his writings manifest in his ability to imagine a better social order by making suggestion for human and societal improvement.

Beyond the realm of conventional political practice, Dr. Okediran has brought his managerial skill to bear in arts administration.

Over the years, Okediran has remained an exemplary literary administrator with his decades of experience as State Chairman, Treasurer, General Secretary and President of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA). He was Chairman of the Nigeria Book Fair Trust (NIBFT) and current Secretary-General of the Pan-African Writers’ Association (PAWA), with headquarters in Accra, Ghana.

He is the founder and promoter of the Ebedi International Writers Residency in Iseyin, Oyo State. Dr. Okediran has inspired national and international networking and collaborations in literary engagements.

Dr. Wale Okediran, in less than a year to mark the milestone age of ‘three scores plus ten,’ has lived a life entirely devoted to promoting literature, national and international cooperation in the areas of literary/cultural humanities.

Dr. Wale Okediran has written and published a good number of novels, short stories collections, children’s literature, biographies and travelogues, some of which have won acclaimed literary prizes, ranging from the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) prizes to the Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature.

His popularly acclaimed political thriller, Tenants of the House, a fictional recreation of his experience as an elected member of the Nigerian parliament between 2003 and 2007, was later produced by him into a film of the same title directed by the famous film auteur, Kunle Afolayan and made available on NETFLIX.

Dr. Wale Okediran is also a public intellectual, and has contributed significantly to conferences, seminars, colloquiums and workshops on different topical issues, especially on the intersection between medicine and literature, also broadly known as the medical humanities, as well as the praxis of literature in conversation with politics.

“It is, therefore, imperative that a man of such creative profundity and productivity, who has contributed to so many divergent but intersecting areas of life, should be examined and re-examined to foreground his place in knowledge productions in his chosen fields of practices,” a press release said.

This call for chapters seeks to explore Dr. Wale Okediran’s rich multidisciplinary contributions to literature, medicine, cultural studies and political discourse.

A very significant thrust of this book is how his creative imaginations, newspaper articles, biographical, travel writings have, over the years, contributed to knowledge productions in the field of literature and medicine in Nigeria and Africa.

Therefore, contributions that will be featured into the proposed book are to revolve round (but not limited to) the following sub-themes:

Social Vision and Wale Okediran’s Work; Diseases, Medicalisation and Wale Okediran’s Writings;  Medical Ethics, the Therapeutic Relationship and Wale Okediran’s Writings; The Medical Humanities, Bibliotherapy, Scriptotherapy and Wale Okediran’s Writings; Health, Medical Consciousness and Wale Okediran’s Medical Columns; Politics and Social Justice in Wole Okediran’s Writings; The Art of Wale Okediran’s Short Stories; Children in Wale Okediran’s Creative Oeuvres; The Travelogues of Wale Okediran; Travel Writing as Literature; The Writer as a Biographer; Wale Okediran’s Popular Literature and the Reading Culture; The Writer in Politics: The Example of Wale Okediran; The Writer as a Literary Administrator: The Praxis of Wale Okediran; The Nexus between Literature and Film and Wale Okediran’s Place and Writers’ Residencies and the Empowerment of Literature.

Insightful, well–researched and positioned chapters on the many faces of Wale Okediran’s arts and practices will result in the publication of a book to mark his 70th Birth Anniversary in April, 2025.

The proposed book, Medicine and Literature Without Borders: Health, Humanities and Social Justice in the Writings of Wale Okediran, will explore the multidisciplinary outlook of Okediran’s literary oeuvres.  Interested contributors are to adhere to the MLA 9th edition style sheet. All essays must be in MS word, Times New Roman, 12 fonts with 1.5 line-spacing (except indented quotations that should be in single line-spacing). The volume of an essay ranges from 5,000 to 7,000 words.

The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2024. Dedicated and focused personal tribute essays on any of the identified multi-dimensions of the man, Wale Okediran, will also be welcomed. All Submissions should be made to the editors through the following email address: waleokediran70@gmail.com The book editors will be Denja Abdullahi, fANA, NPOM Former President, Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Former Director, National Council for Arts & Culture, Abuja, Center for Creative Writing , University of Abuja, and Stephen Kekeghe, PhD. Senior Lecturer, Department of English & Literary Studies, Delta State University, Abraka. (PR)

Read: WOW and ANA Leaders meet ahead of World Writers’ Congress

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Abuja

The Co- authors Conference of Nigeria has invited scholars, writers, and researchers to submit their papers for consideration in its upcoming event themed as ‘Collaborative Writing in Nigeria’.

“We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics related to literary writing, including following topics,” Lilian Abiodun, Lead Author (Co-authors Team) said in a statement.

The topics are: – Morals/Governance, Neo Colonialism, Corrupt governance, Motivation (You can develop any of the topics into articles, features or literary piece), Technology (Bring forward chapters/ research on: The Role of Quantum Communication in Securing Future Networks; Deep Learning in Digital Signal Processing: Applications and Challenges.)

Themes for Children and Adult for book writing/articles.

1. How Words Can Be Superheroes: Understanding Bullying, Meanness, and Rudeness”.
2. How to Be a Safety Hero: Adventures in Staying Safe⁠

III. Navigating Neuro diversity: A Guide for Educators in Inclusive School.

1. Unleashing Potential Minds: Nurturing Metacognition in Education.
2. Adventure of Learning: Your Path to Taking Charge!
3. Transformative Teaching: Harnessing the Power of EdTech in Education.

VII. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guiding Growth: The Transformative Impact of Coaching and Mentorship for Educators.

VIII. Adapting Pedagogy: Navigating VUCA Realities in Education.

1. Exploring New Horizons: Contemporary Trends in Early Years Education.
2. Friendship Fort: Learning About Boundaries with Buddies.

Submission Guidelines

The Silk Road Literature Series to publish a book (Both digital and print) for the winning author of a book in Travel Literature.

The travels should be in English, or Arabic, 60-120 pages, with good photos of high quality.

The book will be published this year!

Abstracts should be between 250-300 words.

Full papers should be no longer than 3000 words.

Submissions must be in English.

Include a brief bio (100 words) with your submission.

Abstract Submission Deadline: 30th of September 2024.

Notification of Acceptance:  30th of October, 2024

Full Paper Submission Deadline: 7th of October, 2024.

Conference Dates: Will be communicated via email.

Submission Process: Submit your abstract and full paper as separate Word documents to olaabiodun48@gmail.com

In the subject line, include “Co-authors Submission – [Your Last Name]

For more information, please call [08052238709]

All submissions must be accompanied with a submission fee is 5000 naira for the editing and proof reading of the papers by the editors.

Conference fees: Members (Free)

– Non – Members (N10, 000)

– International participants ($ 50)

– Students (free)

Send a message to the WhatsApp (08052238709) or Olaabiodun48@gmail.com

Date and venue (Abuja) and ZOOM Meeting link for conference will be announced via email once all submissions are made this year.

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Read: My Greatest Opponent – Heart Touching Poems from Nigeria

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From Correspondent

Abuja

The Minister of Information and National Orientation of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria, Mallam Mohammed Idris Malagi will declare open the first Congress of the newly inaugurated World Organization Of Writers (WOW) on 4th April 2024 at 10am WAT.

The event which will take place at the Association Of Nigerian Authors Writers Village, Mpape, Abuja will also be attended by other dignitaries made up of Government Officials, Writers, Scholars, Diplomats and Students from within and outside Nigeria.

Activities lined up for the Congress include; The VII World Literary Festival (WOW-LiffT), a Cultural and Educational Forum, The Celebration of the XXV UNESCO World Poetry Day, the Exhibition and Business Forum as well as a Closing and Award Ceremony.

In addition, there will be Goodwill Messages and Panel Discussions by notable Writers, Scholars and distinguished Statesmen.

The Conference which will be hosted by the Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) in collaboration with the Association Of Nigerian Authors (ANA) will be in hybrid format both offline and online.

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The CAJ International Magazine Welcomes World Writers

Abuja Correspondent

“The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) will be hosting the writers of the world “World Organization of Writers” in the Abuja city of Nigeria, from April 4 to 6. Congress of African Journalists (CAJ) in the spirit of camaraderie wishes the global writers a successful event and extending a warm welcome in advance.”

This was the new editorial by Michael Adeboboye, Editor-in-Chief of the CAJ International Magazine, March 2024: “We are in the International Media Cooperation Protocol (IMCP), with WOW, hence the decision to dedicate this March Edition for the literary icons works – OUR FRIENDS! Indeed, this edition focuses more on some literary works: book reviews, and many other stories across Africa. Apparently, our friends will have some African stories to accompanying them back home to their respective continents. Of course great book reviews are not in short supply in this edition, and all are no doubt irresistible brides well dressed for the glimpse of finest grooms. This sounds more of robust conviction of great, fascinating and stupendous disposition of literary works. “

At the WOW first Congress, the book of Alexandra Ochirova will be introduced to the world in the capital city of the notable black nation of a notable continent. That is hypnotic enough to our cover “Alexandra Ochirova’s Russian Cosmism Comes to Abuja” The book was reviewed by Ashraf Aboul-Yazid Dali, founding member CAJ, President, Asia Journalists Association (AJA), Editor in Chief, The Silk Road Literature, Editor in Chief, The AsiaN and Deputy Editor in Chief, CAJ International Magazine.

According to Dali, Russian Cosmism by Alexandra Ochirova is a unique literary work that combines profound philosophy with sublime poetry. “This book contains poems reflecting the author’s journey from her early works to the present, demonstrating the fullness and diversity of Alexandra Ochirova’s creativity.

Alexandra Vasilievana Ochirova is a Poet, Doctor of Philosophy, Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, and Co-Chair of the General Council of the Assembly of Peoples of Eurasia, she holds a prominent place in contemporary culture and philosophy. Her multifaceted contribution to literature, science, and society is expressed through two key authorial aspects: Preservation of Humanity and Civilization of Meaning.

Alexandra Ochirova is a well-known political and public figure, recipient of state, public, and literary awards. She is the author of 15 poetry books, translated into the languages of the peoples of Russia and the world. Her lyrical legacy has inspired the creation of over a hundred musical compositions” writes Dali.

The role of public diplomacy in the development of Azerbaijani-Russian relations has been observed by poet and translator Eldar Akhadov, who has both identities.

On the other hand, four travels have been made to Zanzibar, Morocco, Cameroon and Tunisia. In the first topic, Egyptian writer and TV director Fatema al Zahraa Hassan highlights Dr. Badriya Al Shehhi’s work on Omani ruling of the African coastal sultanate of Zanzibar: “I found in the novel (Crossing Embers) a model of women’s quest for liberation and the rejection of outdated restrictions and the male view of life. Her revolution against injustice was parallel to the revolution of the African peoples occupied by the Islamized Muslim Arabs who were oppressing them and trading in slaves. There is no freedom without a price. No matter how great it is and how far-fetched it seems. The novel has been recently translated into English.”

The author Al Shehhi is the first Omani woman to write the novel in its artistic and literal sense. Indeed, we can say that the novel (Crossing Embers) is the first Omani work of fiction in the professional literary sense.

The second visit, to Morocco, is a chapter of Dr. Wale Okediran’s new book (Travels of a Troubadour):  “Never in my life have I observed anything more bizarre than the first sight of Tangier. It is a tale out of the Arabian Nights… A prodigious mix of races and costumes. This whole world moves about with an activity that seems feverish. Eugène Delacroix, in a letter to Alexis de Tocqueville It’s midday in Tangier, Morocco. I am standing at the Tanja Marina Bay, Morocco’s first urban marina gazing into the blue waters of the Mediterranean as its freezing breeze carry to me, historic smells and sounds of this ancient and historical land. And despite the slanting midday sun, the cold weather persists. Far in the distance, lies Spain, separated from Tangier by a mere 20 miles of the Strait of Gibraltar. On a clear day, am told, one can see the whitewashed Spanish town of Tarifa, just 45 minutes away by ferry. In addition, the north Moroccan coast is less than 10 miles from some Spanish holiday beaches. It is Spain’s proximity to Tangier that has made the country a popular target of many African migrants, Nigerians inclusive, eager to escape to Europe.”

The third visit has been written by Ekowe Limunga Clarisse, who investigated Unveiling The Folklore Of “IHVARZA MOTE” Of Mountain Fako. And finally from Tunisia, Khaled Suleiman pays a visit to Kef castle and the historical city to showcase its festival.

New poems are published for two world poetesses, Dr. Ana Stjelja, Serbia and Elmaya Cabbarova, Azerbaijan.

The cultural section is concluded by a special interview by Michael Adeboboye on the latest book of Ashraf Aboul-Yazid, the poetry anthology of his poems 1989 – 2024.

Nigeria’s Economic Tightrope: ‘Dollarization’, Inflation and the Social Balancing, by Oseni Yusuf Salami, is a deep analysis of economy. While it’s about Nigeria, it seems that it is applicable to many African countries, as well.

Populous nation, walks a tightrope when it comes to economic policy. Two key issues, dollarization and inflation, intertwine in a complex dance that impacts not just financial markets but also the daily lives of millions. Understanding this interplay is crucial to analyzing the country’s present and predicting its future. Unofficial Dollarization: A Refuge or a Risk? Nigeria officially operates on the naira, but a phenomenon known as “unofficial dollarization” is prevalent. This refers to the widespread use of US dollars in everyday transactions, from rent payments to luxury goods purchases. Estimates suggest over 20% of deposits in Nigerian banks are in dollars, highlighting the significant presence of this parallel currency system.

The reasons for dollarization are diverse. Some view it as a hedge against inflation, which has historically been high in Nigeria (currently hovering around 13%). Others seek dollar stability for international transactions or simply perceive it as a more valuable store of wealth.

However, dollarization is not without its drawbacks. It reduces the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) control over monetary policy, making it harder to manage inflation and interest rates. Additionally, it can create a two-tiered economy, benefiting those with access to dollars while leaving others vulnerable to naira fluctuations.

Inflation has been a persistent challenge for Nigeria, often exceeding the CBN’s target range. This erodes purchasing power, disproportionately impacting low-income earners who spend a larger share of their income on essentials. The current global inflationary pressures exacerbate the situation, pushing up food and energy prices further. The government has implemented various policies to curb inflation, including raising interest rates and restricting money supply.

While these measures might achieve some stability, they can also dampen economic growth, creating a delicate balancing act. The interplay between dollarization and inflation has real-life consequences for Nigerians. High inflation reduces the value of wages and savings, making it difficult to afford basic necessities. This can lead to increased poverty, social unrest, and a decline in living standards.

Dollarization, while offering some stability for select groups, can exacerbate inequality. Those without access to dollars are exposed to the full brunt of naira fluctuations and inflation, further widening the socioeconomic gap. Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach. Taming inflation remains crucial, and achieving this necessitates fiscal discipline, structural reforms to boost productivity, and targeted social safety nets to protect vulnerable populations. Combating unofficial dollarization requires building confidence in the naira through sustained economic stability and addressing the factors driving people towards foreign currencies. This could involve diversifying the economy, promoting financial inclusion, and strengthening the CBN’s monetary policy tools.

Also to read: Barriers Accessing MHC Results in Stillbirth, Traditional Leaders Call For Construction Of Health Centers In Villages, by Alice Chisanga, Sowing Seeds Of Compassion In Ghana, by Dela Ahiawor, Over 1500 Remains Of Victims To Be Given a Decent Burial in 2024, by Sabiiti Daniel, Medicine Control Agency Reinforces Ban on Skin Bleaching Products, by Kebba Ansu Manneh, and finally, “May 29: Democracy Day for South Africa”, by Donald Tlaka.

Published under the International Cooperation Protocol with The AsiaN (Arabic) Seoul, South Korea

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From Correspondent 

Iseyin, Nigeria

Four writers from Ghana and Nigeria have arrived Iseyin, Nigeria for the first Edition of the 2024 Ebedi International Writers Residency.

The writers are Dacosta Boakye (Ghana) Abdulrahman Mohammed Abu-Yaman, Blessed Mudiaga Adjekpagbon and Abdbasit Adeyemi (Nigeria)

In addition to their individual Writing Projects, the Writers will also mentor Secondary school students in Iseyin during their 4 week stay.

The Ebedi International Writers Residency is a private initiative for the free use of Writers in need of a conducive environment to complete their ongoing works.

Since its establishment in 2010, the facility has hosted 250 Writers from 12 African Countries. Ebedi Writers Residency was established by community leader, Dr. Wale Okediran, to create such avenue where writers can converge and concentrate on their creative writings. The ultimate goal of the resident writers while staying at the residency is to meet up with their targets in completing chapters of their books, completing a story book, play or poetry as well as other related academic works.

For further enquiries, kindly send a message to derinjuwon@gmail.com

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From WPM Correspondent

Since the events of July 26, 2023, the people of Niger and the neighboring African peoples have been living under the threat of military intervention by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), of which Niger is a part, under the instigation of certain Western powers, in particular France and its allies in the region. The Sahel region is already suffering the horrors of terrorism which is rife under the watchful eye of the hegemonies inflicted on the region. Traditional colonization has given way to exploitation and the systemic impoverishment and subjugation of peoples by financial and economic mechanisms on the one hand, military and security injunctions imposed within the framework of a “cooperation” struck by the seal of abject neocolonialism.

We, the poets, writers, artists, creators and actors of Niger, in the world of creation, position ourselves with our peoples against war and condemn the threat of military intervention declared by the powers present in the region

The rejection of this multiform hegemony is sanctioned by the threat of a war which has already borne its bitter fruits in Libya and in other countries. We, the poets, writers, artists, creators and actors of Niger, in the world of creation; We position ourselves with our peoples against war and condemn the threat of military intervention declared by the powers present in the region; We call on the poets, writers, artists, creators and actors of the world to react to this threat and to undertake measures that their situation would allow them in favor of the struggle of our peoples against hegemonies and the threat of war; We call on human conscience to take a stand in favor of the rights of our peoples to live in freedom and peace in our countries.

Also Read: THE NIGER COUP AND THE PROSPECT OF ECOWAS MILITARY INTERVENTION: AN INTERNATIONAL LAW APPRAISAL

The first signatures

1-      Adamou Idé, Poète, romancier, Niger

2-      Ada Boureima, poète, romancier, Niger

3-      Dr Saley Boubé Bali, poète, romancier, Niger

4-      Pr Amadou Saibou, écrivain, Niger

5-      Idi Nouhou, romancier, cinéaste, Niger

6-      Amadou Édouard Lompo, dramaturge, Niger

7-      Dr Zirbine Abassa Seini, poète, Niger.

8-      Achour Fenni poeta, Argelia

9-      Frenando Rendon, Cordinador General de WPM, Colombia

10-    Freddy Nanez, poète, Venzuela

11-    Ashraf Aboul-Yazid, Poet and Novelist, Egypt

12-    Mpesse Géraldin, poet, writer and photographer, Cameroon.

13-    Siphiwe, poet, Lesotho

14-    Fredy Yezzed, poet and human rights activist, Colombia.

15-    Vielsi Arias, poet, Venezuela

16-    Mónica Lucía Suárez, coordinadora WPM Colombia.

17-    Manuela Salinas, Colombia.

18-    Zolani Mkiva, poet, South Africa

19-    Keamogetsi joseph Molapong-Poet, WPM National Coordinator in Namibia

20-    Ismaël Diadié Haïdara, Bibliotecario, filósofo, historiador, poeta.

21-    Prof. Farmou Moumouni, écrivain essayiste, Canada

22-    Liliana Marcela Marentes, Colombia

23-    Denis Pourawa poète kanak, Kanaky Nouvelle-Calédonie.

24-    Ana María Oviedo Palomares, poeta.

25-    Leonardo G..Ruiz Tirado, poeta, ensayista.

26-    Vanessa Torres writer- journalist, COLOMBIA

27-    Valeria Sandi Peña, poeta, (Bolivia)

28-    Enrique Sánchez Hernani, Poet, writer and journalist, WPM Perú

29-    Karel Leyva Ferrer, Poeta, Gestor Cultural, Presidente de la sección de Poesía de la Uneac y Coordinador de WPM Cuba

30-    Fernando Linero Monte, poeta, músico, Colombia

31-    Matt Sedillo, poeta y activista, Estados Unidos.

32-    Ashanti Dinah, Afrocolombian Activist, poet and academic scholar. Graduate Ph.D. Student at Harvard University

33-    Rati saxena, poet and Coordinator for wpm for India;

34-    José Muchnik, poeta y antropólogo. Argentina-Francia.

35-    Dr. Hanan Awwad..Palestine wpm;

36-    Abdukakhor Kosim, poet, journalist, national coordinator of WPM in Tajikistan

37-    William Alfaro, poeta periodista y gestor cultural. WPM El Salvador.

Poets from Columbia

38-    Daniel Montoya

39-    Diana Carolina Forero: Diana Carol Forero, poeta.

40-    Jaime Nevado: Carlos Francisco García Delgado. Poeta.

41-    Gabriel Jaime FRANCO: Gabriel Jaime Franco, poeta.

42-    Manuela Salinas S: Manuela Salinas, poeta y músico.

43-    Vanessa Torres: Vanessa Torres, poeta

44-    Andrés Uribe: Andrés Uribe Botero. Poeta.

45-    Juan Coneo: Juan Coneo, poeta.

46-    Francy Liliana Díaz: Francy Liliana Díaz Rozo, poeta

47-    Elías Díaz: Elías Díaz Roa – Escritor

48-    Barbara Lins: Bárbara Lins, Poeta.

49-    Natalia Jaramillo: Natalia Jaramillo, poeta.

50-    Carmen Alicia Pérez poeta Cereté: Carmen Alicia Pérez, poeta

51-    José Nicolás Diaz: José Nicolás Díaz Roa, poeta.

52-    Carlos Merchán: Carlos Merchán, poeta y educador

53-    José Gómez: José Gómez, escritor, comunicador, director

54-    Andrés Galeano: Andrés Galeano. Poeta y guionista

55-    Edgard Sandino: Edgard Sandino Velásquez/poeta, escritor.

56-    Saul Gómez: Saúl Gómez Mantilla/Poeta y editor.

Signing literary personalities from Algeria

57-    Brahim Tazaghart, writer, Algeria

58-    Prof. Dr. Ahmed Beggar, writer and academic, Algeria Slimane Djouadi, poet, Algeria

59-    Ahmed AbdelKrim, poet, Algerua

60-    Lakhdar Fellous,poet/Algeria Mohamed Daoud Prof. University

61-    Prof Bachir Daifallah / African citizen.

62-    Al-Azhar Attia/ novelist, Algeria

63-    Hamri Bahri, poet and writer, Algeria

64-    Salima Aidouni, Professor, Algeria

65-    Dr. Nasser Bakria, poet, Algeria

66-    Mouloud Fertouni, writer from Tamanghest/Algeria Kamal Kerrour, writer and publisher, Algeria

67-    Dr. Amar Achour, poet and university professor, Algeria

68-    Djidel Beneddine – storyteller and jurist – Algeria.

69-    Amar Bourouis. Journalist / Algeria

70-    Bousabie Khadija, poet, Algeria

71-    Abderrahman Lakhnech, poet, Algeria

Other world poets, writers and artists

72-    Abdukakhor Kosim, poet, journalist, national coordinator of WPM in Tajikistan

73-    William Alfaro, poeta periodista y gestor cultural. WPM El Salvador.

74-    Mohamed Hajji Mohamed poète et traducteur.WPM Maroc

75-    Mariana Ruiz. Profesora universitaria y poeta. Miembro del WPM Venezuela.

76-    Salvador Lara poeta Venezolano!

77-    Elí Caicedo Pinto, poeta y profesor titular jubilado de la Universidad de Los Andes. Venezuela.

78-    Gregorio González Vivas. Poeta y artista plástico. Venezuela

79-    Julio Borromé, poeta y ensayista. República Bolivariana de Venezuela.

80-    Esmeralda Torres, poeta y narradora, República Bolivariana de Venezuela.

81-    Jairo Guzmán, poeta, Escuela de Poesia, Columbia

82-    Sulma Montero, poeta, Bolivia.

83-    Fernando Linero, poeta, Colombia.

84-    William Alfaro, poeta periodista y gestor cultural. WPM El Salvador

85-    Vadik Barron, poeta, Bolivia.

86-    Yuri Patiño. Poeta y promotora cultural. República Bolivariana de Venezuela

87-    Verónica Delgadillo. Poeta. Bolivia

88-    Venus Ledezma. Promotora de lectura, arte y cultura. República Bolivariana de Venezuela.

89-    Ernesto Cañizalez. Poeta, artesano y promotor cultural. República Bolivariana de Venezuela.

90-    Pedro Ruiz, poeta, Venezuela

91-    Job Jurado Guevara, poeta, Portuguesa-Venezuela

92-    Yuri Patiño poeta, Mérida-Venezuela. Activa

93-    Memo Acuña, poetz, Costa Rica

94-    Ernesto Cañizalez de Venezuela

95-    Carmen Alicia Pérez, desde Cereté, Colombia

96-    Giselle Lucía desde La Habana

97-    Fidel Flores, poeta. Venezuela.

98-    Inti Clark Boscán, poeta.Venezuela

99-    Gregorio González Vivas.

100-  San Fernando de Apure, Venezuela

101-  Miguel Mendoza Barreto. Poeta, historiador, docente universitario. República Bolivariana de Venezuela.

102-  José Pérez, poeta y profesor universitario. Venezuela

Names from WPM India

103-  Kamayani vasishth- poet, teacher.

104-  Uma- story teller and journalist

105-  Pooja- poet, social welfare.

106-  Brajesh sing- poet, kritya editor

107-  Prithviraj- poet translator

108-  Kamal vora- poet

109-  Neerav Daiya- writer, poet, translator

110-  Babitha Justin- poet, writer, teacher.

111-  Shubha Mishra – poet, translator, teacher

112-  Kedar Mishra-poet, journalist.

113-  Usha Rani Rao- poet, writer, teacher

114-  Annat- poet, songwriter, India

Venezuelan and other nationalities

115-  Benito Mieses, poeta, artista plástico, Venezuela.

116-  Shirani Rajapakse, poet and short story writer, National Coordinator WPM, Sri Lanka.

117-  Alfonsina Bravo Galíndez, docente y poeta venezolana

118-  Rafael Piña Azuaje, docente y poeta venezolano.

119-  Mirimarit Paradas, poeta y educadora venezolana.

120-  Xavier Rodríguez Marrero, escritor y docente, Venezuela

121-  Joussette Rivodó, escritora, Venezuela

122-  Gregorio Suárez, poeta. Venezuela.

123-  Migle González, dramaturga, Venezuela.

124-  Gyglia Morán, docente de investigación Literaria, promotora literaria, Poeta, Venezuela

125-  Luz del Mar Higuera. Poeta. Venezuela.

126-  Karelyn Buenaño. Poeta. Venezuela.

127-  Carmen González Chacón, poeta y ensayista, Cuba.

128-  Ali Al Ameri, poet and painter, Jordan- Palestine

129-  Jorge Torres Medina, poeta, Colombia,-Paris

130-  Hermas Gbaguidi, Poète dramaturge béninois

131-  Thiago Ponce de Moraes, poeta, profesor, traductor – WPM Brasil

132-  Andrés Uribe Botero , Poeta. Colombia.

133-    Maria Miraglia poet, translator, essayist-Italy

134-  Alexandra Cretté, , poeta, wpm Guyane

135-  Joaquín Efraín Castillo Villegas, docente y poeta venezolano

136-  Franklin Fernández, poeta y artista plástico. Venezuela.

137-  Pablo Ramírez. Poeta. Venezuela.

138-  Héctor González, poeta. Venezuela

139-  Nelly Villegas. Poeta. Venezuela.

140-  María Monteiro, docente y poeta venezolana

141-  Alejo Vivas Ramírez, docente y poeta. República Bolivariana de Venezuela.

142-  Freddy Antulio Araque Contreras. Poeta. República Bolivariana de Venezuela.

143-  Jesús Trejo Sierra, Profesor y poeta. República Bolivariana de Venezuela.

144-  Keduin Albarrán. Profesor y poeta República Bolivariana de Venezuela.

145-  Francisco Conduto De Pina, poetace Deputado da Nação, Guiné-Bissau

146-  Ramón Evelio Molina. Poeta, artista plástico y docente. Venezuela.

147-  Rosmary Rosales Barrios, docente y poeta venezolana

148-  Raúl García Palma, poeta, Sociólogo y poeta. Venezuela

149-  Isabel Molina Gil. Docente de Literatura. Venezuela.

150-  Dory Rojas Huiza. Poeta y profesora. Venezuela.

151-  Marcos González, poeta, educador, antiimperialista siempre. Venezuela

152-  Mónica Laneri, poet, Paraguay.

153-  Salissou Saadou, poet, novelist from Niger

154-  Carmen Rodríguez; Docente ,poeta, Venezuela.

155-  Alfredo Camejo. Docente, poeta, Venezuela.

156-  Jesús Hernández Coronel. Docente, poeta, de Venezuela.

157-  Argenis Ranuarez, Cronista poeta de Venezuela.

158-  Miguel angel Cornielly. Poeta de Venezuela.

159-  Luis Velásquez Cortesía, Poeta, Cronista, Docente. Venezuela.

160-  Reina Rada, Poeta, Artista Plástico, Docente.

161-  Venezuela

162-  Mirimarit Paradas, Poeta, Docente. Venezuela.

163-  Luis Antonio Montilla Rodríguez. Docente universitario/Poeta. Venezuela.

164-  Luis Emilio Romero. Poeta, escritor. Profesor universitario. Venezuela.

165-  Chemir Colina, Artista plástica y poeta, venezolana.

166-  Pedro Pérez Aldana, Poeta venezolano.

167-  Lennys Pérez, Poeta venezolana

168-  Juan Agustín Canelones

169-  Enmanuel David Colmenares, Poeta y músico venezolano.

170-  Omar Velásquez, poeta. Venezuela.

171-  Eleazar Marín,poeta venezolano

172-  Linda Ruiz Terán. Trabajadora cultural y docente universitaria. República Bolivariana de Venezuela.

173-  Winston Farrell, poet, Barbados.

174-  Andrés Álvarez Arboleda. Poeta, abogado y profesor universitario. Colombia.

Other poets

175-  Miguel Mendoza Barreto. Poeta. Historiador.

176-  Jesús González, Narrador

177-  Eusebio Acuña, Poeta

178-  Mario Mendoza, Poeta.

179-  Víctor Rojas, Poeta.

180-  Griselle Rivera, Poeta

181-  Edward Cardié, Investigador.

182-  Omar Velázquez, Poeta.

183-  Gisela Del Valle Delpino. Poeta.Abogada.Docente. Venezuela.

184-  Gonzalo Mario Insignares Cabas. Poeta. Venezuela.

185-  Jemimah Rivera. Poeta, profesora, investigadora, conservacionista de la vida silvestre, biólogo marino. Venezuela

186-  Rodolfo Rodríguez. Poeta, dramaturgo. Actor y Director Teatral. Comunicador social. Venezuela.

187-  -Jean James Junior Jean Rolph, poète, Guyane.

188-  Sandie Colas, poète, Guyane

189-  -Rossiny Dorvil, Poète, Guyane.

190-  -James-Son Derisier, poète, Guyane.

191-  -Widjmy Stvil, poète, Guyane.

192-  Rojas Wagner, poeta y editora. Colombia.

193-  Miguel Mendoza Barreto. Poeta, docente universitario e Historiador. República Bolivariana de Venezuela.

194-  Ildemaro Rosales Tovar. Poeta, Biólogo Marino, Venezuela.

More Colombian signatures

195-  Jorge Carreño Casadiego, poeta.

196-  Nidia Naranjo. Poeta y fotógrafa.

197-  Fausto Marcelo Ávila Ávila

198-  Sergio Antonio Chiappe Riaño, Poeta

199-  Julio César Chamorro Rosero, novelista, poeta, historiador.

200-  Fernando Gutiérrez, escritor

201-  Lady Bibiana Pérez Forero/poeta

202-  Amparo Andrade Loaiza, poeta

203-  Yorlady Ruiz. poeta.

204-  Ángela Briceño. Poeta

205-  Henry Alexander Gómez, escritor.

206-  Rosaura Mestizo Mayorga – poeta

207-  Darío Sánchez Carballo, poeta y arquitecto.

208-  Héctor Hernán Hurtado Botero poesía oral

209-  Andrés Díaz García, poeta

210-  Karla Jazmín Arango – Poeta

211-  Héctor Cañón Poeta

212-  Inés López Ramírez, poeta

More signatures

213-  Fabio Garrido Montiel. Educador y músico.

214-  Jean Luc Raharimanana, poet, WMP national coordinator Madagascar.

215-  Nimrod Bena, poet, WPM national coordinator Tchad.

216-  Mohammed Hajji, poet, WPM national coordinator Morocco.

217-  Hermas Gbaguidi, poet, WPM national coordinator Benim.

218-  Nancy Cavallaro, Docente / Promotora de lectura, Venezuela

219-  José Gregorio González Márquez. Escritor y Profesor. República Bolivariana de Venezuela

220-  Luisa Martinez, poeta y promotora cultural venezolana.

221-  Jonas Charlecin, poète, Guyane.

222-  Morgane Saintjulien “Telumé”. Poète. Guyane.

223-  Miguel Viloria Docente/ Escritor Venezuela

224-  Ninfa Monasterios Guevara Poeta República Bolivariana de Venezuela

225-  Manuel José García Ruiz Poeta República Bolivariana de Venezuela.

226-  Marcos Veroes Vegas. Poeta. República Bolivariana de Venezuela.

227-  Henry Colmenares Castillo. Poeta. República Bolivariana de Venezuela

228-  Rafael Ortega, escritor y periodista. República Bolivariana de Venezuela

229-  Martín Barea Mattos, poeta, gestor y performer. Uruguay.

Other signatures from Algeria

230-  Dr. Othman Meguerich, poet and critic, Algeria

231-  Belkacem Jamal, writer and an advocate for the causes of the African continent against colonialism, exploitation and domination

232-  Abdecelam Ikhlef, writer and academician, Algeria

233-  Bachir Khelaf, writer, storyteller, and cultural activist, Algeria

234-  Muhammad Naguib Muhammad Ali, poet and journalist from –Algeria Sudan

235-  Abdellah Kerroum, novelist and academician, Algeria

236-  Mohamed Sari, writer, Algeria

237-  Mabrouk Belnaoui, poet-Algeria

238-  Saleh Boularaoui,poet and journalist, Algeria

239-  Omar Berdaoui is an academic and poet, Algeria

240-  Abdeslam Ikhlef, University professor and writer, Algeria

241-  Dr. Fatiha Kahlouch, professor from Algeria

242-  Djamila Talabawi, writer and media Journalist, Algeria

243-  Dr. Ghania Kebir, Academician, Algeria

244-  Erdős Sándor, Poet,novellist, HungarySungrea Han, Poet, translator, professor, South Korea

245-  Colin Carberry, lrish-Canadian poet and translator, resident of Mexico

246- Estado Monagas, poet, Venezuela

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Poetry Planetariat Marks the 1st World Congress of the World Poetry Movement

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The Congress of African Journalists (CAJ) has published the latest issue of its international magazine (August-September 2023) that covers a wide range of content including interview, political and economic analysis, literary reviews, art and culture, poetry and many more interesting stories to read from inside Africa and beyond.

The CAJ is a Nigeria-based registered organization, having contacts in 31 African countries and Diaspora. Mr. Michael Adeboboye is the Editor-in-Chief and Mr. Ashraf Aboul Yazid of Egypt is the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the magazine.

The cover story is an exclusive interview of Mr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa, a Liberian politician. He is an international lawyer whose scorecard in the parliament of Liberia receives commendations far and wide. JFK is the Deputy Speaker of Liberia’s House of Representatives and towards the October 10, Liberia’s election has strongly declared his support for the incumbent President George Weah who is seeking another six years reelection. CAJ magazine senior journalists in this edition interviewed Koffa. It is an exclusive interview showcasing JFK much more than the space in this editorial. The interview is the cover for this edition.

Also in this edition:

Ama Ata Aidoo: A Sparrow from Africa a presentation by Ashraf Aboul-Yazid, Egypt, discusses the relationship between East and West, and the conflict between Eastern values and Western values, have been- and will remain – a subject of questioning, research, and a theme that stories, plays, novels, and travel literature deal with. He wrote the Ghanaian legendary writer Ama Ata Aidoo was keen to exhibit the feminine opinion. It is important to mention that Ama Ata Aidoo succeeded to embody the women, not only in Africa or Ghana, but in her own Akan society, with their traditions and entity. For her, she didn’t have to travel first to examine her ideas, as men writers did, as she wrote her play while she was in college. She finally believes that there are common questions to be asked observing (A Sparrow from the East), (Season of Migration to the North), (An Oriental Lady in Paris) and (The Dilemma of a Ghost): What do writers of the East want from West?

In his article: My Life Journey as a Journalist, Nasir Aijaz, Pakistan, shared his affiliation to electronic channel as compere and having done over 600 TV programs for over a decade, scores of radio programs as an analyst. Nasir is the author of over one thousand articles published in Pakistan and abroad. He is also one of the founding members of Korea-based Asia Journalists Association and representative of its media arms The AsiaN and Magazine N for over a decade, contributing articles on various issues, many of which were translated and published in Arabic language.

Experiencing quarter century’s journey in journalism, Mohamed Monier, who is a journalist and author with 30 years of experience in the media field, has been working as a writer and journalist in Al Ahram Newspaper, Egypt, since 1998. His affiliations with various Arab and International Organizations are noteworthy: he is a member of the UN’s International Journalists Association, the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate, and the Dubai Press Club. He is also a founding member of the advisory board for the Egyptian Geographic, Scientific and Cognitive Journal, and the Supreme Committee for the Abu Dhabi International Film Festival.

Mohamed Monier is also an author. He has contributed through his book, “The Prisoner”, which provides an understanding of the human psyche. He has also penned a book titled “The Artist of the People”, a biographical account of the dean of the Arab theater, the late artist Youssef Wehbe.

The magazine begins with a poem ‘Welcome, New World’ by Elmaya cabbarova, a poetess from Azerbaijan.

Other articles include ‘Handling health communication in a volatile society using AI and gramification’; Top 10 media policies in Africa based on country, a research by YMCF; How critics, government raffle cards in the Tanzania-Dubai pact; Kenya’s technological renaissance: unleashing innovation and driving African progress; Immigrants forced to leave Tunisian borders based on skin color; Prices of basic food rise in Angola; Swazi Regime: Hospitals now Death Zones, No Drugs; The power of words: unveiling the triumphs and challenges of journalism in Africa; Climate anxiety sours as zoomers embrace Tik Tok; Burundi strives to promote tourism sector; Ubumuntu Arts Festival Expanding Beyond Rwanda …Showcases Power of Faith over Fear.

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