Africa addicted to oil as UN call for green energy transition gets no traction
Africa remains heavily reliant on natural gas, oil, coal, and charcoal, with low progress in adopting cleaner energy sources
Jihadists kill 53 members of Burkina Faso security forces
Additionally, the army reported that approximately 30 members of the security forces sustained injuries during the assault.
China wants to be mediator to solve Niger crisis
Beijing stands with Nigeriens on current political situation, says Chinese envoy to Niamey
Al-Shabaab weakened as their stronghold falls in central Somalia
The control of the town of El Buur by the Somali army has the potential to disrupt the activities of the Al-Shabaab movement in central Somalia and allows for a focus on military operations in the south
Kenyan president puts forward carbon tax proposal to address climate change
African countries bearing brunt of climate crisis, Ruto tells leaders attending Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi
Systemic racism is a tremendous challenge for people of African descent
‘Systemic racism continues to affect negatively people of African descent in all aspects of life,’ says report
UN chief calls for making Africa a renewable energy superpower
UN chief Antonio Guterres urged the international community to help “make Africa a renewable energy superpower”
Ugandan police arrest 5 people, recover explosives in Kampala bomb plot
Ugandan authorities apprehended their initial suspect carrying a bag containing a bomb outside a crowded church on Sunday
Guinea-Bissau president bolsters his personal security
The head of state made reference to coup d’états occurring elsewhere in Africa as the reason for this announcement
DR Congo arrests 2 senior commanders over civilian killings
Commanders accused of leading soldiers who killed civilians in a church who were planning to attack UN premises
ECCAS suspends Gabon’s membership after coup
Leaders give deadline of 1 year ‘to the transition to organize elections’
Understanding Africa’s oldest cultures and languages
Some of the world’s oldest cultures and civilizations took root on Africa. Let’s delve into a few
Mozambique President Nyusi has immunity in ‘tuna bond’ case, court
The “tuna bond” or “hidden debt” case has prompted criminal inquiries from Maputo to New York
Ugandan police foil church bombing
Police in Uganda arrested a man carrying explosive device in his backpack as he attempted to enter grounds of cathedral in capital
Tik Tok teacher aims to revolutionize education in Kenya
Priscilla Wanjiku Karanja’s innovative use of dance and entertainment on TikTok redefines learning for students
Africa heating up faster than rest of planet, raising risk of conflict
The UN-AU report highlights the potential for climate change to exacerbate conflicts over resources
Gabon’s Nguema inaugurated as interim president amid scenes of triumph
A group of military officers, led by General Brice Oligui Nguema, took control on August 30
Nigerian tribunal to decide on presidential election challenge on Sept 6
Tinubu emerged victorious in the February presidential election
Resource rich Gabon fails to distribute wealth to its citizens
Over third of population lives under poverty threshold
Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa to take oath for 2nd term on Monday
2 African presidents confirm to attend swearing-in ceremony in capital Harare
Inaugural Africa climate summit starts in Kenya
Hundreds of delegates from around the world gather in Nairobi
Namibia through time: Colonial rule to independence
Namibia’s history is deeply rooted in its indigenous populations
Nigeria to participate in G20 summit, contemplates membership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu intends to participate in G20 summit
Niger reopens air space after coup – transport ministry
Niger’s military leadership has officially reactivated the nation’s airspace for all commercial flights after the airspace was closed on August 6th following their seizure of power in a coup, as confirmed by a spokesperson from the transport ministry on Monday. The closure had compelled Air France and other European airlines to halt certain flights and