Africa’s Critical Minerals Summit to Profile Continent’s Investment Outlook
The upcoming Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) conference, scheduled for November this year, is poised to spotlight investment prospects within Africa’s…
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Duchess Meghan Markle’s Revelation: Embracing Her Nigerian Heritage as a Humbling Discovery
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, expressed her humility upon discovering her Nigerian heritage during a meeting with women in…
New Study Reveals Climate Change May Reduce Malaria Risk
AP – A new study led by the British University of Leeds predict that the hot and dry conditions brought about…
Chad’s Interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno Emerges Victorious in Presidential Election
Chad’s political landscape saw a decisive turn as interim president Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno secured victory in the presidential election,…
Namibia Achieves Milestone in Combating Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission
Namibia has made history as the first African nation and the first high-burden country globally to achieve a significant milestone…
WHO Concerned Over Monkeypox Outbreak in DRC
The World Health Organization (WHO) expressed deep concern over the escalating monkeypox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
Farmers Embrace Fertilizer in East Africa, Boosting Crop Yields
Despite recent setbacks, Elias, a prominent agricultural figure, reports a significant uptake of fertilizer among farmers, with 96 percent opting…
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),…
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…