Burkina Faso Bans Colonial-Style Wigs in Courts
Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré has announced a ban on the use of British and French colonial-style wigs by judges,…
Author: Aisha Adedunmola
Santa Ana Winds Threaten to Intensify Massive LA Wildfires
Los Angeles firefighters braced for fierce winds on Tuesday that could worsen two major wildfires, which have already claimed 24…
Rwandan Musician Bwiza to Launch Second Album in Brussels
Rwandan singer Bwiza will release her second album, 25 Shades, in Brussels, Belgium, on March 8, coinciding with International Women’s…
President Kagame Joins Leaders at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
Rwandan President Paul Kagame arrived in Abu Dhabi on Monday, January 13, to participate in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week…
Engen Closes Three Petrol Stations in Kigali Over Wetland Concerns
Engen has permanently closed three of its petrol stations in Kigali—Engen Gitikinyoni 1, Engen Gitikinyoni 2, and Engen Poids Lourds—effective…
16th Africa Eco Race Wraps Up in Senegal with Thrilling Finale at Lac Rose
The 16th edition of the Africa Eco Race concluded in spectacular fashion on the iconic shores of Lac Rose, marking…
Tanzanian Activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai Freed After Abduction in Kenya
Prominent Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a vocal critic of her government, was released hours after being abducted by armed…
Mali Seizes 3 Tons of Gold from Barrick Amid Revenue Dispute
Mali’s military government has seized three tons of gold from Canadian mining company Barrick as part of a legal dispute…
Tyson Fury Announces Retirement from Boxing
British heavyweight Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing, again, a month after losing a rematch to Ukraine’s Oleksandr…
Nigerian Airstrike Kills Civilians in Targeting Error
A Nigerian military airstrike targeting armed groups in the country’s conflict-ridden northwest mistakenly killed several civilians, including members of community…
Barcelona Rout Real Madrid 5-2 to Claim Spanish Super Cup
Barcelona delivered another humiliating defeat to Real Madrid, winning the Spanish Super Cup final 5-2 on Sunday. The victory followed…
Wildfires Break Out in Bejaïa as Crews Battle to Contain Blazes
Emergency crews are working to extinguish multiple wildfires that have erupted in Algeria’s northeastern Bejaïa and Tizi-Ouzou provinces, with reports…
Firefighters Race to Contain Wildfires in Los Angeles as Severe Winds Loom
Firefighters worked tirelessly on Sunday to contain two wildfires that have burned for six days, taking advantage of a brief…
Angola Declares Cholera Outbreak
Angola’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) declared a cholera outbreak on Friday evening, confirming 12 deaths since the first case was…
Ethiopia Sweeps Dubai Marathon with Dominant Performances
Ethiopia claimed top honors at the Dubai Marathon on Sunday, with Bute Gemechu and Bedatu Hirpa securing victories in the…
Israel Donates Ultrasound Machines to Support Genocide Widows in Rwanda
The Embassy of Israel in Rwanda donated two ultrasound machines valued at Rwf53.6 million to AVEGA Agahozo, the association of…
President Kagame Optimistic About Rwanda’s Bid to Host F1 Grand Prix
President Paul Kagame has expressed confidence in Rwanda’s bid to host the prestigious Formula One Grand Prix, noting that progress…
Naomi Osaka Returns to Training in Melbourne After Welcoming Daughter
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka returned to the training court in Melbourne on Thursday, marking the next step in…
Ivory Coast’s Ouattara Hints at Possible Fourth Term Bid
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has suggested he may seek a fourth term in office, although his party has not…
Africa CDC Takes Action to Address Escalating Antibiotic Resistance Crisis
The overuse and misuse of antibiotics in Africa is driving a surge in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), threatening public health progress…