Amputees in Sierra Leone face severe social and economic challenges. The civil war from 1991 to 2002 left most of them without limbs because the rebels used amputation as a form of terror. To this…
China deploying ex-PLA personnel in Africa
To safeguard its commercial interests, China is allegedly enlisting retired members of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) as covert security contractors throughout Africa. China's involvement in commerce and investment in Africa at the start of…
Technology will transform healthcare in Africa: Expert
Experts have predicted ahead of a significant meeting in South Africa later this year that technological innovation is going to play a significant role in improving healthcare in Africa. This year's Africa Health Conference, which…
Biden will host an African leaders’ summit in…
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, made an announcement on Wednesday that the United States and African leaders will meet for a summit on December 13, 14, and 15. He used the word…
Italy seeks out Algeria for more gas supplies
The Italian Prime Minister, Mario Draghi, traveled to Algeria on Monday in order to sign a number of agreements, one of which was an energy deal to increase gas supply and lessen his country's reliance…
Algeria Star Riyad Mahrez Extends Contract With Man…
Algerian international star Riyad Mahrez has signed a new two-year contract extension with Manchester City, which means he will remain at the Club until June 2025. He had just one year left on his previous…
Facebook To Allow Up To Five Profiles Tied…
Facebook is introducing ways for users to maintain up to five profiles tied to one account, which is a major shift from the "real name" requirement. Meta Platforms Inc has confirmed this news. Meta’s flagship…
A boat catastrophe in Nigeria claimed 15 lives…
A boating disaster in Lagos, the commercial center of Nigeria, has resulted in the deaths of fifteen people and the disappearance of a sixteenth. The terrible accident took place in the evening of Friday, July…
South Africa Announces Squad For England Tour; Injured…
South Africa has announced their squad for the England tour on Wednesday. However, there are few surprises in the store. Temba Bavuma, South Africa’s regular skipper, has been ruled out of the tour because of…
The 5G Network Is Set To Transform Nigeria
Advanced technologies are having a greater impact on Nigerians. With continuous ongoing technological advancements, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will deploy a 5G network in Nigeria. Recently, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the NCC,…
Ethiopia’s PM states a committee is looking into…
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed spoke publicly for the first time on Tuesday about the possibility of peace talks with Tigrayan rebels, who have been fighting federal forces for 19 months. Abiy claimed his administration…
Nigeria’s GTCO demonstrates its ‘Super App’ ambitions with…
The rise of mobile money has transformed telecoms companies like MTN and Airtel into some of the continent's most important financial transaction facilitators, or how Nigerian eCommerce behemoths Konga and Jumia are progressively defining Africa's…
Rwanda prepares for the arrival of the first…
This week, on June 14, an aircraft carrying the first migrants to be transferred to Rwanda from the United Kingdom is expected to arrive. Rwanda is making preparations to meet these refugees. The Hope Hostel…
South Africa’s president investigated for undisclosed theft
Following revelations that he failed to report the theft of over $4 million in cash from his farm in northern Limpopo province, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing a criminal inquiry. An affidavit from…
Hundreds take to the streets in Sudan to…
On Wednesday, hundreds of Sudanese demonstrators gathered in front of the United Nations mission in Khartoum, the country's capital, to demand that the mission be withdrawn. Supporters of Islamist groups were among the protesters. They…
Sudan still awaits justice after three years of…
Khartoum residents are on to the streets as they raise voice against Sudan’s military regime and demand justice for the victims of 2019’s deadly crackdown that killed scores of people. Demonstrators blocked the cities eastern…
Tunisia’s trade union has called a strike in…
The prominent Tunisian trade union center, UGTT, declared on Tuesday that a statewide public sector strike will take place on June 16 to protest rising prices and the privatization of major state-owned enterprises. Tunisia is…
A step-by-step guide to buying a house in…
It should come as no surprise that buying a home is a lengthy process because it is one of the most substantial expenditures you will ever make. While it may appear intimidating at first, you…
The African Union’s (AU) chairperson has called for…
Macky Sall, reiterating the African Union's appeal for the removal of Western sanctions against Zimbabwe, which have been in place for over two decades, made the statement. On Friday, he was giving a speech in…
