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…
Has Biden remark on Ethiopian crisis revealed a…
The United States taking a stand in the Ethiopian crisis has now led people to suspect if it is indeed supporting any of the sides in the ongoing battle. Suspicions grew after the president of…
A fire suspect in South Africa has been…
South Africa - In South Africa, the prime suspect in the early January fire at Parliament was charged with terrorism on Tuesday. Zandile Mafe, 49, appeared in court for the second time since being arrested…
Protesters in Sudan have rejected UN-led talks with…
Sudan - On Sunday, a key Sudanese protest group rejected a UN proposal to undertake negotiations with the military to restore the country's democratic transition after an October coup. Sudan's political impasse and unending street…
Novavax, SII to look for EUA for Covid…
South Africa - Two vaccine manufacturers– Novovax and Serum Institute of India– are seeking EUA in South Africa for emergency use. It means that if given clearance by the South African Health Products Regulatory Agency…
ECOWAS Hits Mali With Severe Sanctions Over The…
Mali - West Africa’s main regional bloc ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) will close their borders with Mali. The members of ECOWAS will also impose economic sanctions on Mali over the delay of…
At least 200 people have been killed in…
Nigeria - In a series of assaults in Nigeria's northwest region, gunmen killed at least 200 people and displaced thousands more. The first official toll was reported on Sunday, after reports began to trickle out…
The long-awaited AFCON has arrived, with Cameroon’s chances…
Cameroon, a few hours before the much-anticipated start of the African Cup of Nations 2021 play on Sunday, is now set to host the continent's most prized championship. The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon will face…
Nigeria violence: More than 100 people have been…
Nigeria - In Nigeria, more than 100 people were killed by suspected “bandit” militants. The Nigerian authorities started searching for bodies and suspects on Friday after days of violence. Gunmen on motorbikes arrived in large…
Russian Troops settled in Mali after the withdrawal…
Russia - The Russian troops recently settled in Timbuktu, Mali. The place was abandoned by French troops last month. A Malian military spokesman said on Thursday that the Russian troops were sent to train local…
Ethiopian opposition leader Eskinder Nega has been released
Ethiopia - On Friday, the journalist, blogger, and founder of the Balderas for Genuine Democracy party was released. Eskinder Nega had been held in a maximum-security prison in Addis Ababa for more than a year.…
Nigeria designates bandit gangs as ‘terrorists’ in a…
Nigeria - In Nigeria, criminal bandit gangs were blamed for mass kidnappings. The government on Wednesday categorised them as terrorist groups in an attempt to deter violence in the northwest part of the country. The…
Gabon and Ghana have joined the powerful UN…
Gabon - Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana, and the United Arab Emirates joined the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, formally taking up positions won in a June election. Gabon, Ghana, and the UAE have each…
Is Biden ready to take a call on…
Morocco - Over the years, relations between Morocco and the United States did not stand firm on the said documents. A lot of treaties, agreements have been made between the two but the subtle ignorance…
Mauritania protects its agriculture by planting trees
Mauritania - Desert sands are endangering homes and agricultural areas in Mauritania. Residents are erecting a "Great Green Wall" in an attempt to prevent the sands' progress. The goal of the initiative, which began in…
South Africa might bring in higher wages
South Africa - South Africa’s Department of Employment has proposed a new target of minimum wage in the country in 2022. The National Minimum Wage Commission is responsible for assessing and reviewing the minimum wage…
Sudanese Reactions to the Resignation of Abdalla Hamdok
Sudan- Former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdock announced his resignation on Sunday evening, less than a month after signing a military pact. In a televised statement on Sunday evening, Hamdok confessed that his efforts to…
Sudan: At least 57 people dead during violent…
Sudan - Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has resigned amid anti-coup protests in the country. The announcement came after three protesters were killed by Sudanese security forces during anti-coup protests on Sunday. The news was…
“Someone is being held,” claims South Africa’s president
South Africa - On Sunday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared that "someone is being held" in connection with the early-morning fire that destroyed parts of Cape Town's parliament complex. The event occurred just hours…
