Good morning Afrika 🌍 From west Afrika, Nigeria.

Hello, I am Obataiye Babatunji Donaldson, native born African American man with African Nigerian Yorba name from Detroit, Michigan, United States of America. I was born in Detroit, Michigan.

These buildings are located in Niger 🇳🇪 republic Designed by Nigerien Woman who's based in the united snakes of America. Her designs are based on indigenous architecture

Top African Architects 🇧🇫 Francis Kéré Born in Gando, Burkina Faso in 1965, Kéré champions socially engaged architecture rooted in local materials, climate responsiveness, and community participation. His work focuses on empowerment, sustainability, and creating spaces that reflect collective identity. 🇳🇪 Mariam Kamara Born in St. Etienne in 1979 and raised in Niger, Kamara centers culture, dignity, and belonging. Her architecture challenges imported standards and prioritizes the lived experiences, traditions, and aspirations of local communities. 🇬🇭 David Adjaye Born in 1966, Adjaye’s work blends history, memory, and narrative into a conceptual architectural language. His projects often engage the African diaspora, exploring cultural meaning and the role architecture plays in shaping identity and future possibilities. #architecture #africa #davidadjaye #africanarchitecture

🇳🇬 Nigeria vs 🇮🇷 Iran (Simple Breakdown) 1. Economy (money & standard of living) Iran’s economy is stronger per person Iran’s GDP per person is about 4–5× higher than Nigeria’s � NationMaster 👉 Meaning: Average Iranian lives better economically than average Nigerian But: Nigeria exports more raw goods overall (especially oil) � NationMaster 2. Technology & Innovation ⚙️ This is where the big difference is: Iran has way more patents and inventions ~5,900+ patents vs Nigeria’s ~12 � NationMaster Iran produces ~14× more scientific research papers � NationMaster 👉 That’s why Iran looks more “technologically advanced” 3. Education 🎓 Iran invests much more in education Youth literacy in Iran is near 98% � Businessday NG Nigeria still struggles with school access and funding 👉 Result: Iran produces more engineers, scientists, and innovators 4. Industry & Manufacturing 🏭 Iran has stronger local industries Cars, military equipment, electronics Nigeria depends more on: Oil exports Imports for finished goods 👉 Iran builds more things locally 5. Government Strategy 🧠 Iran is very strategic Focuses on science, military tech, self-reliance Nigeria is more: Market-driven but less coordinated long-term 👉 Iran plans long-term better 6. Use of Resources (very important) Both countries have oil — but: Iran uses oil money to: Build industries Fund research Nigeria: Relies heavily on oil income Invests less into tech & industry 👉 This is the real difference 7. Poverty & Living Conditions Poverty is much higher in Nigeria (~70%) vs Iran (~18%) � NationMaster 👉 That affects: Education Health Productivity ⚖️ The Real Difference (Simple Truth) 👉 Iran = Education + Strategy + Self-reliance 👉 Nigeria = Resources + Potential (but weaker systems) 🔥 Very Important Insight Nigeria actually has advantages: Bigger population More natural resources Strong entrepreneurial culture But Iran wins because: It builds knowledge and technology, not just extracts resources 🧠 Final Comparison in One Line Iran builds things Nigeria sells raw things.

WAEMU Court of Justice Rules Sanctions Against Mali in 2022 Illegal 🇲🇱 In its ruling, the Court of Justice of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) annulled the decisions adopted on January 9, 2022, by the heads of state of WAEMU, stating that they were "devoid of legal basis." The WAEMU, due to its "monetary and economic vocation," did not have a clear legal foundation to endorse and implement sanctions decided within a political framework by ECOWAS, according to the court ruling. 👉 ECOWAS and WAEMU imposed sanctions on Mali between January and July 2022. The sanctions were intended to pressure the military government to adopt an electoral timetable. Denouncing these sanctions as "inhuman and illegal," Bamako filed a petition for annulment with the WAEMU Court of Justice as early as February 2022. 🇳🇪 In August 2023, Niger also filed a similar petition, which is still pending before the court. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

President Tiani Commits to 100% Nigerien National Uranium Production The Nigerien president inaugurated a plaque in Arlit marking the irreversible nationalization of the Aïr Mining Company (SOMAÏR). 👉Aïr is now fully state-controlled following the nationalization process completed four months ago. Production has been maintained, as the company has produced more than 1,000 tonnes of yellowcake despite challenges. "It is time that the product extracted from Niger’s soil benefits the sons of Niger," Tiani emphasized. 🗣Niger will now trade its uranium internationally with partners who respect regulations and transparency, the president stated. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

Lala Salama from Nigeria 🇳🇬

My heart is Afrika I got no other place apart from my Afrika. #Nigeria 🇳🇬 must be liberated

🇲🇱🇧🇫🇳🇪 The Alliance of Sahel States (ASS) will officially create a single parliament in December 2025, interim agreements on the work of the parliamentarians’ body were approved at a meeting in September. This became known as a result of the negotiations of the Chairman of the AGS Assimi Goita with the delegation of parliamentarians of the Sahel countries. The meeting took place on October 7 in the presidential palace. The parliamentary delegation was headed by the President of the National Transitional Council of Mali (CNT), General Malik Dio. Niamey was represented by the Chairman of the Consultative Council for the Reconstruction of the Niger (CCR), Mamouda Djingarei, who highly appreciated the dialogue within the AGS. “The next meeting [of the heads of state of the AGS], scheduled for December, will officially sign a document on the creation of a single parliament, which will be an important stage in building our confederation,” said the Niger representative. #Mali #BurkinaFaso #Niger @africaintel

🇲🇱🇧🇫🇳🇪 AES Radio Coming Soon! The three Ministers of Communication of the AES Confederation visited the site of AES Radio’s headquarters in Ouagadougou. They announced that the station will soon go live and begin broadcasting. Reminder: The creation of AES Radio was first announced in February as part of a unified communications strategy across the Confederation. #Mali #BurkinaFaso #Niger #AES #AESRadio #Sahel

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