China s Stadium Diplomacy, A Winning Formula In Africa The Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpé, Ivory Coast - Sport-Ivoire
For decades now, Beijing has been generating good will and gaining privileged economic access by donating and renovating sports facilities in select African nations.
EBIMPÉ Brand spanking new, and in the eye-catching shape of a bird s nest, a massive Olympic stadium has now taken its place in the political history of the Ivory Coast.
Located north of Abidjan in the city of Ebimpé, the 60,000-capacity structure is an emblem of modern architecture. And it recently hosted several famous politicians and African pop stars who, at the behest of current Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, sang and celebrated the life of his honorary son, the late Prime Minister Hamed Bakayoko, who died of cancer on March 20 in Germany.
Ksh.1 Billion Meant For Youth Enterprise Spent On Staff Allowances
By Getrude Mathayo / Published March 17, 2021 | 2:32 pm KEY POINTS
Nancy Gathungu, the Auditor-General has said one billion shillings from the Youth Enterprise Development Fund meant to give loans to the youth has been utilized to pay staff salaries, perks, and travel.
Nancy Gathungu, the Auditor-General has said one billion shillings from the Youth Enterprise Development Fund meant to give loans to the youth has been utilized to pay staff salaries, perks, and travel.
According to a report tabled in Parliament, Ms. Gathungu said the move casts doubt on the ability of the fund to provide loans to young people intending to start their own business a