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
