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Tens of thousands of Oromos gathered Sunday at a lake near the Ethiopian capital for a once-banned celebration that today doubles as a sounding board for political and ethnic demands. Draped in traditional colors including the red, white and black of the Oromo flag, crowds descended on the shores of Lake Hora Arsadi, 50 kilometers […]
Violence marred the close of Liberian President George Weah’s re-election campaign on Sunday, with scuffles between his supporters and members of the opposition breaking out during a parade in capital Monrovia, an AFP journalist saw. No official toll was available on Sunday evening, but AFP counted at least five men with injuries, some with large […]
At a mostly empty clinic catering to HIV patients, staff monitor CCTV footage for potential spies, reflecting the fear among Ugandan health workers following the adoption of a controversial anti-gay law. “People have to trust their healthcare workers, the health workers have to trust their clients but under the current circumstances, it has created a […]
In a shocking turn of events on Uganda’s 61st ‘independence’ day, the headquarters of Ugandan politician and prominent rights activist, Bobi Wine, were raided by police and the military. The incident has escalated into a broader crackdown, resulting in the arrest of party leaders and supporters. Bobi Wine disclosed this via his Facebook page on […]
In a recent editorial, The Financial Times (FT) of London has raised concerns about the manner in which the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, was removed from office, calling it “odd” and suggestive of political revenge. Emefiele’s initial arrest over allegations of illegal possession of firearms was noted as […]
President Bola Tinubu has made a significant announcement during the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign in Lokoja, Kogi State, declaring that the nearly completed Ajaokuta Steel Complex could provide employment for up to 500,000 Nigerians once it is designated as a free trade zone. Representing the president at the campaign event, Vice-President Kashim Shettima […]
In a groundbreaking initiative in the heart of Uganda, discarded banana stems are finding new life as a local startup, TEXFAD, turns them into biodegradable handicrafts and valuable fibres. With banana consumption at its peak in Uganda, this innovative approach not only reduces waste but also empowers farmers struggling with tons of discarded stems. Uganda […]
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has officially thrown his hat into the ring, declaring his candidacy for a second term in office. This move comes as the nation prepares for what promises to be a hotly contested parliamentary and presidential election set for December 20. Tshisekedi, who ascended to […]
DR Congo’s leader Felix Tshisekedi has submitted his candidacy for a second term in office, joining a crowded list of presidential hopefuls including opposition heavyweights and a Nobel Peace Prize winner. The turbulent central African nation, a vast and impoverished country of about 100 million people, is due to hold parliamentary and presidential votes on […]
Osman Fofana, a 17-year-old student in Liberia’s capital Monrovia, could not contain his excitement as he walked onto a new football field in his slum community of Clara Town. “It’s astonishing”, he said at a recent school gathering at a sports complex supported by President George Weah’s government. “We, the youth, pray that George Weah […]
Kenyan President William Ruto will ask China for a $1-billion loan and a restructured debt payment plan, his deputy said Friday, despite having criticized his predecessor’s heavy borrowing from Beijing. One of East Africa’s largest economies, Kenya has accumulated more than 10.1 trillion shillings ($68 billion) in debt, a figure equivalent to 67 percent of […]
India surged past a landmark 100 medals at the Asian Games in Hangzhou with golds in archery and kabaddi on Saturday adding gloss to their best showing ever at an Asiad. The Indian team have surpassed all expectations back home by breaching the century mark of medals, with more expected to come on the penultimate […]
With his broken surfboard pointed skywards, a child steps out into the sea. In recent years, the fishing village of Robertsport has become a popular spot for lovers of the sport from Liberia and beyond. Experienced surfers give lessons to young people in this town in the southwest of the country, teaching them about the […]
From Liberia’s swampy slums to superstar footballer and national president, George Weah is running for a second term in elections on Tuesday, defending a controversial record in office and facing determined opposition. His election victory in 2017 sparked high hopes of change in one of the least developed countries on the planet, still reeling from […]
In the midst of the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Patricia, a 15-year-old displaced by violence, bears the haunted gaze shared by countless women in her situation. Like many others, Patricia experienced a harrowing incident when she ventured outside her displacement camp, situated near the city of Goma, in search of sustenance […]
The West African nation of Liberia goes to the polls on October 10 to decide whether to give football legend George Weah a second term as president. Here are five things to know about the country founded by freed American slaves, which is still recovering from 14 years of civil war and an Ebola epidemic. […]
In the wake of a devastating flood that struck Derna in eastern Libya nearly a month ago, survivors are confronting profound psychological challenges as they mourn the loss of loved ones and attempt to cope with the aftermath of the catastrophe. The disaster unfolded when hurricane-strength Storm Daniel unleashed extreme rainfall, causing two upstream dams […]
Ex-football star and Liberia’s incumbent president, George Weah, is gearing up for a second term as the nation heads to the polls on October 10. The elections are marked by voters’ primary concerns, including peace and development. In Buchanan, a town located 150 kilometers east of Monrovia, citizens gathered under a tin roof at a […]
Kenya’s Defence Ministry has affirmed its commitment to withdraw its remaining troops from Somalia, operating under the African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), by the conclusion of 2024. Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed this planned withdrawal to the Senate, stating, “The last troops are expected to leave Somalia on 31 December 2024, as […]
A recent report released by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) sheds light on the profound consequences of climate change on the world’s youth. According to the report, an alarming 20,000 children faced displacement daily between 2016 and 2021, with an estimated total of approximately 43 million children forcibly uprooted during this six-year span. The […]