Protests Persist in Kenya Amid Calls for President Ruto’s Resignation
Protests continued unabated across Kenya on Tuesday, sparked by a contentious finance bill that threatens to escalate living costs. Despite…
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Protests in Kenya Continue Despite Withdrawal of Finance Bill 2024
Protests persisted across Kenya on Thursday despite President William Ruto’s decision to withdraw the Finance Bill 2024, which had sparked…
Niger Considers Alternative Oil Route Amid Benin Dispute
Niger is exploring alternative routes for its oil exports following a diplomatic dispute with Benin that has jeopardized a China-backed…
Niger Revokes Operating License of French Firm at Major Uranium Mine
Niger’s military government has revoked the operating license of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world’s largest…
Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage in New Law
Sierra Leone’s parliament has passed legislation outlawing child marriage, a move hailed by activists as a significant advancement for children’s…
Kenya Abandons Tax Hike Plans Amid Nairobi Protests
Kenya’s government has yielded to public pressure by withdrawing several proposed tax increases following intense protests in Nairobi. The presidency…
Kenyan Citizens ‘Occupy Parliament’ to Protest Finance Bill
As Kenyan legislators debate the contentious Finance Bill 2024, citizens have gathered outside Parliament in protest. Demonstrators using the hashtag…
African Union Welcomes UN Resolution for Gaza Ceasefire
African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat welcomed a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at achieving a comprehensive…
Nigeria’s President Vows to Press on with Economic Reforms Amid Hardships
One year into his tenure, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria reassured the nation on Wednesday that his administration remains committed…
Malawi Vice President Confirmed Dead in Plane Crash
President Lazarus Chakwera has confirmed the tragic news of the death of Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima in a plane…
Aircraft Carrying Malawi Vice President Reported Missing
An aircraft transporting Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other individuals has disappeared from radar mid-flight, according to a…
Central African Republic Halts Operations of Chinese Mining Firm
The government of the Central African Republic has taken decisive action against a Chinese mining company operating within its borders.…
Uganda Implements Yellow Fever Vaccination Campaign and Travel Requirement
Uganda has initiated a widespread vaccination effort against yellow fever, a mosquito-borne disease that has posed significant health risks in…
Ghanaian Duo, Afronita and Abigail, Advance to Britain’s Got Talent Finale
In a captivating performance on the 2024 Britain’s Got Talent stage, Ghanaian dancers Afronita and Abigail stole the show, earning…
ANC Stands Firm: Ramaphosa Not Stepping Down for Coalition
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) asserts that President Cyril Ramaphosa will not be stepping down to appease potential…
Kenya’s President Reverses Ban on Potent Stimulant Muguka
Kenya’s President William Ruto has intervened to overturn a controversial ban on muguka, a variety of the stimulant khat or…
High-Stakes South African Election Begins as Polling Stations Open
South Africans embarked on a significant electoral journey on Wednesday, as polling stations across the nation welcomed voters in what…
Rwanda and Zimbabwe Officials Gather in Harare to Fortify Bilateral Ties
Officials from Rwanda and Zimbabwe convened in Harare for the Zimbabwe-Rwanda mid-term review meeting of the second Joint Permanent Commission…
Rwanda and Mali Strengthen Bonds Through 19 New Agreements
Rwanda and Mali took significant steps to strengthen their bilateral ties during a Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) meeting held in…
Kenya’s President Ruto Meets With US House Speaker During State Visit
President William Ruto on Wednesday met with a bipartisan group of senators on Capitol Hill, as Nairobi prepares to deploy…