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Cameroon's Paul Biya, a known French asset, shakes up military in wake of revolution sweeping through Africa
By Deji Komolafe
The President of Cameroon, Paul Biya, a known asset of France at the helm for over four decades, on Wednesday made major changes to the country’s ministry of defense.
The decision of Biya is coming as coups continue to spread on the African continent.
Some Presidents are taking proactive steps by reshuffling defense portfolios.
Among the posts reshuffled were the delegate to the presidency in charge of defense, air force staff, navy, and the police.
Biya came to power in a coup d'état in 1982. His early years on the saddle were marred by reports of oppression and human rights violations.
Although he subsequently allowed multiparty elections in the country, the 90-year-old has remained president since he rode to power.
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Top 5 Inventions By Nigerians
By Oghenerume Progress
The people from this great African nation are also known to excel when exposed to the right environment and have made great impact in the world through art and music.
Nigerians have also made great strides in the field of innovation and inventions that have made the world a slightly better place. Here are five top inventions made by Nigerians;
1) Philip Emeagwali - Program for world's fastest computer
 Dr-Philip-Emeagwali (Credit: How Africa News) |
Born in Nigeria, Philip Emeagwali grew up to become a computer scientist who gained global recognition for his groundbreaking invention. Emeagwali is credited with the invention of the Connection Machine (CM).
This machine uses computational fluid dynamics for oil-reservoir modelling. It utilises 65,000 computer processors linked in parallel to form what is recognised as the fastest computer on Earth - performing 3.1 billion calculations per second, which is faster than the theoretical top speed of the Cray Supercomputer.
2) Seyi Oyesola - Hospital in a box
 Seyi Oyesola (Credit: Glazia) Seyi Oyesola is a Nigerian medical doctor who co-invented what is popularly known as “Hospital in a Box” or CompactOR. As the name implies, Hospital in a box is a mini hospital that is a solar-powered life-saving operating room which can be transported to remote areas of Africa and set up within minutes. The renowned medical doctor gained his inspiration from shortage of power in rural places in Africa. 3) Emeka Nelson - Urine-Powered Generator
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Coup: Gabonese citizens celebrate as soldiers remove ali Bongo from office
Some citizens of Gabon have taken to the streets in the country to jubilate over the military coup in the early hours of Wednesday which ousted President Ali Bongo from office.
A video that has gone viral on the internet shows citizens of the country in the streets of the country celebrating the removal of Bongo.
As earlier reported, Gabon on Wednesday, became the latest African country in recent times where the military has executed a coup to remove the democratic government from power.
The Gabonese President, Ali Bongo, was deposed by the military on Wednesday 30th August 2023, days after winning the presidential election in the country.
Soldiers were said to have appeared on Gabonese national television in Gabon to announce that they had taken power.
The coupists also announced the annulment of Saturday’s election and the dissolution of the democratic institutions in the country.
Speaking on Gabon 1 and Gabon 24, the spokesman of the coupists said he was speaking on behalf of the “Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions.”
Following the development, some citizens were seen on the streets of the country jubilating and celebrating in apparent support of the military takeover.
Before Ali Bongo came into power, his father, Omar Bongo had ruled Gabon for 42 years. In total, the Bongo family had been in power for 56 years.
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Niger Coup leaders cut off electricity, water supply to French Embassy
By Enioluwa Adeniyi
Niger Republic military leaders have stopped electricity and water going to the French Embassy in Niamey.
No food is getting in either, according to Turkish news source Anadolu.
The same actions are happening at French consulates in other cities like Zinder and Dosso.
Elh Issa Hassoumi Boureima, head of a national support committee, has asked partners of French bases in Niger to halt supplies of water, electricity, and food.
He was quoted to have said, “We ask Nigelec and SPEN (SEEN)) to cut off water and electricity in the French Embassy, in the French consulates of Zinder and Niamey.”
In addition, the military coup leaders in Niger have warned that helping France with supplies will make you an “enemy of the sovereign people.”
The decision of the coup leaders comes after a 48-hour deadline for the French ambassador to leave Niger ended on Sunday.
Diplomatic ties have been shaky between Niger, some Western countries, and the West African group, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) since the July 26 coup.
France on Friday evening refused to follow the order against its ambassador, saying it doesn’t recognize the military’s authority.
The coup on July 26 threw Niger into chaos when Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.
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