Tanzania wants more than German apology for colonial atrocities

German President Steinmeier issued apology for colonial-era brutalities earlier this month

Maasai Warriors’ historic impact

Throughout history, the Maasai have faced challenges to their traditional way of life

Charity reports 100 fatalities in Horn of Africa due to flash floods

The rains have caused extensive flooding, submerging residences and agricultural land

S Africa’s ANC supports suspension of diplomatic relations with Israel

Earlier this month, South Africa withdrew all its diplomats from Israel

Niger’s ruling military government establishes anti-corruption entity

The members of the court and commission, two newly formed entities, took an oath before the new leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani

President of Malawi bans himself, his cabinet from travelling abroad

The decision comes in the wake of a significant currency devaluation, prompted by Malawi securing a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to bolster its struggling economy

Nigeria’s labor unions call off nationwide strike

In a joint statement released on X, the unions conveyed that the government had apologized and committed to investigating the incident

Ethiopian security forces assault, arrest AfDB staff

According to an AfDB statement, the Ethiopian government has pledged its backing to the bank and assured a swift investigation into the incident

Controversy surrounding Saudi Arabia’s repatriation of Nigerians

The Saudi authorities allegedly unexpectedly canceled the visas of the Nigerians during the flight for reasons undisclosed

Kenya’s parliament greenlights sending police force to Haiti

In early October, the UN Security Council granted approval for the mission led by Kenya to assist the overstretched Haitian police in combating widespread gang violence

Ramaphosa: South Africa refers Israel to ICC

Ramaphosa refrained from revealing the identities of the other nations involved in the referral of Israel to the ICC.

UK says it won’t allow European court to block Rwanda deportations

UK to pass new treaty declaring Rwanda a safe country, go ahead with controversial migrant deportation policy

Presidential election in Madagascar held amidst calls for boycott

13 candidates including incumbent Andry Rajoelina vying for top post

Africa’s political canvas reshaped over decades

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw a scramble for Africa

Africa’s largest economy Nigeria paralyzed by workers strike

Experts says shutdown to hurt productivity, further compounding nation’s ailing economy

Ghana’s president renews call for slavery reparations

Mr. Akufo-Addo has been outspoken in advocating for apologies and reparations from nations involved in slavery and colonialism

Nigerian rapper Oladips passes away at age of 28

Oladips was a gifted musician known for his rap addressing political matters, such as the ENDSars protests advocating against police brutality

Two Togolese journalists sentenced to prison for minister defamation

Loic Lawson, the editor of Flambeau des Democrates (Democratic Torch) newspaper, and Anani Sossou, an independent journalist, faced charges for allegedly defaming Housing Minister Kodjo Adedze on social media

UN commences humanitarian air travel operations in Niger

The Geneva office of OCHA confirmed on Tuesday night that the reintroduction of domestic flight services comes after the removal of limitations on internal flights

South Africa’s World Cup trophy safe after rugby offices robbed

Instead of taking the trophy, they chose to leave it and stole whisky, five autographed Springbok jerseys, eight laptops

Guinness World Record: Nigerian achieves longest wig ever recorded

Over 11 days and with a budget of two million naira (£2,000: $2,500), she meticulously crafted the hairpiece

Rwanda critical of UK court ruling on migration plan

“However, we do take issue with the ruling that Rwanda is not a safe third country for asylum seekers and refugees, in terms of refoulement,” official said

Zimbabwe dissident Tapfumanei Masaya discovered dead

3rd incident denounced in weeks by largest opposition party, which accuses ruling Zanu-PF party of conducting campaign of intimidating its supporters

Ethiopia offers airline shares to neighbours for access to sea port

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed outlines win-win strategy to secure maritime access

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