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Top African star explains how he was snubbed by European clubs because of black skin color

Andre Onana has explained how difficult it is for African black goalies to get signed at top clubs in the world because of the color of their skins. The 23-year-old goalkeeper who currently plays for Ajax made it clear that he was also a victim of such treatment

The Four British Colonial Territories in West Africa Were

The colonial system was designed to benefit the colonizers, not the colony. It systematically underdeveloped the African economies and made them subservient to the economic interests of European powers.

Top 10 African Countries with the Highest White Population in 2025

Mozambique Mozambique, a former Portuguese colony, has a much smaller white population today compared to other African nations.

7 Animals Who Hardly Sleep Their Entire Life

African ElephantsThe elephants have brief periods of deep sleep and generally lean against a tree for support. But, they can manage to stay awake for an entire week. 4.

Turkey eyes Niger's uranium for nuclear power expansion

This visit follows Niger's decision to revoke mining rights from Canadian and French companies for uranium development after the West African nation came under military control following a coup in July 2023.

The Nigerian Army: Celebrating A Century of Service

The West African Frontier Force became the Royal West African Frontier Force in 1928.

Suspected Nigerian Drug Peddler Arrested In India

Meanwhile, India has issued advisories to property owners in areas such as Paramount Colony, Brundavan Colony, Sainikpuri, Tolichowki, and Banjara Hills, urging them to report any foreign nationals staying in rented apartments.

Top 10 oldest African countries

Below are the oldest African countries based on today's borders to get some form of independence.

History of the Warri Kingdom

Walter Egerton was selected as the new Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria's governor, serving in that position until 1912.

Nigerian Embassy Shuts Door On Nigerians Attacked In South Africa

He said migrants from other African countries are also affected in the attacks and looting, adding that the South African police are usually overwhelmed when such attacks happen. He added, "All African migrants are affected.

The remote 'British owned' island that's 3,700 miles closer to Africa than the UK

Saint Helena is the UK's second-oldest OT after Bermuda, having become a Crown Colony in 1834.

How France still keeps former African colonies in bondage

And France has the audacity to then look at African countries and call them poor. Why would poor African countries give France $500 billion year in year out?

EXPLAINER: Why is Ivory Coast joining African campaign to expel French troops

By January 2025, six African countries - Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Senegal, and Ivory Coast - had cut military ties with France.

History and Culture of Lokoja

Although Lagos functioned as the initial official headquarters of the unified colony, the announcement of the merging of the protectorates into one colony was made in Lokoja, where Lord Lugard also resided.