Detention of Investigative Journalist Sparks Concern Over Press Freedom in Nigeria
Opposition and activists calls for the release of Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist affiliated with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ),…
Category: Africa
UN Chief Offers Condolences, Ready to Aid East Africa Flood Victims
Footage of impassable roads continues to emerge from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and other East African countries as flooding wreaks havoc…
Kenya Names First Woman Air Force Chief
Kenya’s President William Ruto has appointed Maj. Gen. Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed as the first female commander of the air force,…
Burkina Faso Suspends BBC and Voice of America
Burkina Faso suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio stations for their coverage of a report by Human Rights…
Kenyan Startup Transforms Plastic Waste into Solar-Powered Freezers
A Kenyan startup is tackling two challenges—pollution and food storage—by transforming plastic waste into solar-powered freezers. Kuza Freezer, based in…
Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya Sets World Record for Longest Chess Marathon
A Nigerian chess champion has broken the world record for the longest chess marathon after playing unbeaten for more than…
British Man Who Ran The Length Of Africa Thought He World Die In Congo
After running the length of Africa, British extreme athlete Russ Cook said he only considered quitting once during his near year-long…
IMF Evaluates Support for African Nations Affected by Severe Drought
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is evaluating the consequences of a severe drought in Africa and exploring ways to aid…
Kenyan Doctors’ Strike Enters Seventh Day
Public hospitals across Kenya are facing a critical shortage of medical staff as the nation’s doctors continue their strike for…
Internet Disruption Hits West and Central Africa
West and Central Africa experienced a major internet disruption on Thursday, according to the internet observatory Netblocks. The disruption was…
Somalia Officially Becomes A Member Of The East African Community
Somalia has officially become the eighth Partner State of the East African Community (EAC), after formalizing its membership by depositing…
Tanzania’s Former President Ali Hassan Mwinyi Dies At 98
Ali Hassan Mwinyi, Tanzania’s revered former president, has died at the age of 98, President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced. Mwinyi,…
Biden to Host Kenyan President Ruto at White House
President Joe Biden is set to host Kenyan President William Ruto at the White House on May 23, in a…
Africa’s Economic Growth Fell To 3.2% in 2023
Africa’s economic growth fell to 3.2% last year from 4.1% in 2022, the African Development Bank said on Friday, but…
Kenyan Cult Leader Charged With Murder of 191 Children
Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 29 associates were charged on Tuesday with the murder of 191 children whose bodies…
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob Has Died
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob, 82, died in hospital early on Sunday, the presidency said, weeks after he was diagnosed with…
Mali, Niger & Burkina Faso Announce Withdrawal From ECOWAS
West African nations Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have withdrawn from the regional economic bloc known as ECOWAS, their respective…
African Leaders Converge in Rome For Italy-Africa Summit
A significant assembly of over 50 delegations, featuring more than 25 African Heads of State, heads of government, ministers, and…
Japanese Trade Relations: Ugandan President Rejects Vehicle Assembly Offer
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has expressed dissatisfaction with Japanese partners during a recent address at the NAM conference. President Museveni…
Cameroon Launches World’s First Malaria Vaccine
In a significant step to combat the devastating impact of malaria, Cameroon initiated the first nationwide malaria vaccination program on…