Sudanese militia commander Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, widely known as Ali Kushayb, has been handed a 20-year prison sentence by the International Criminal Court (ICC) […]
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Tanzania Warns Citizens to Stay Home as Independence Day Protests Branded “Attempted Coup”
Tanzanian authorities have issued a strong warning advising citizens to remain indoors on Tuesday, saying protests planned to coincide with Independence Day are illegal and […]
IVORY COAST: Ouattara Sworn In for Fourth Term Amid Tension and Low Voter Turnout
President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast was officially sworn in Monday morning for his fourth five-year term, following an October election marred by low participation […]
M23 Rebels Push Deeper Into South Kivu as Tension Escalates
Reports from South Kivu indicate that M23 rebels, said to be backed by the Rwandan military, are pressing forward across the region in the Democratic […]
Patrick Awuah Jr – The Ghanaian Visionary Transforming Education in Africa
Patrick Awuah Jr, born in Accra, Ghana, is one African whose impact continues to shape the future of young leaders across the continent. After earning […]
Benin Presidency Insists It Remains In Charge Despite Attempted Coup
Benin’s interior minister has confirmed that a coup attempt reported on Sunday was successfully thwarted, according to a video posted on Facebook. “In the early […]
BENIN: Attempted Coup in Benin Republic As Military Declares Removal Of President Talson
On Sunday, a faction of military personnel in Benin declared that they had removed President Patrice Talon, who is scheduled to leave office next April […]
Salif Keita – The Voice of Mali Who Changed How the World Sees Albinism
Salif Keita is a world-known musician from Mali, West Africa. Born with albinism, he faced rejection from society and even his own family, because many […]
Tanzania Police Declare Independence Day Protests Unlawful, Tensions Grow
Authorities in Tanzania have warned that any public protests planned for next week’s Independence Day celebration will be illegal, a move that has sparked fears […]
Rwanda Secures $228M U.S. Health Deal to Fight Diseases and Build Self-Reliance
The United States and Rwanda have signed a $228 million agreement aimed at strengthening Rwanda’s health sector while promoting long-term financial self-reliance. The deal was […]