The mobile gaming industry continues to expand rapidly across Africa and two games in particular – Free Fire PUBG popularity in Nigeria Egypt recently. These games’ vast appeal stems from both the low cost and the strong sense of social connection among players. Smartphones vs Home Consoles Accessibility is one of the biggest factors contributing […]
It’s been a long time coming, but we are finally back in the deep-space game. The Artemis II mission update is currently moving through its most significant stretch yet, marking the first time a human crew has actually headed for the Moon since the Apollo era wrapped up decades ago. Everything started with a smooth […]
A huge revolt was staged by the soldiers in Burkina Faso in their respective army bases as they called out the extremism being practiced by the army. They protested against the violent practices and demanded the departure of army chiefs while also urging the government to make a way to fight the growing extremism in […]
Senegal – Senegal held municipal and regional elections on Sunday amid growing political tensions. The municipal election will serve as a gauge of support for President Macky Sall and his ruling coalition. Political tensions grew in Senegal over whether President Macky Sall will seek to extend his rule beyond the two-term limit. The Benno Bokk […]
Ethiopia – Ethiopia’s military is planning to eradicate rebellious forces from the Tigray region of the country. The military wants to enter the Tigray regional capital of Mekelle. A top military official said on Friday that the military wants to end the conflict in the country’s northern region amid diplomatic efforts. Reportedly, Ethiopian Defence Forces […]
Local elections are taking place in Senegal on Sunday, which many consider a litmus test for both President Macky Sall and the opposition. In Senegal’s more than 500 municipalities and 46 divisions, several government ministers are running for mayor. Residents of Dakar discuss their aspirations ahead of the election. For some, Dakar is well kept […]
Washinton has officially announced that it will not be providing any aid to Sudan as it has still not decided on who will finally be running the government in the country. Earlier there were reports that the military and the elected officials were deciding on whether there should be a 50-50 take on the country’s […]
According to AFP correspondents, Mali paid a final respect to former President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who died this week, a year and a half after being overthrown by the military. The junta that succeeded him and is now defying much of the international community held a national burial in a military camp in Bamako, presided […]
If we were to go by official documentation, the policies in place by the East African Community (EAC) are definitely the ones that need to be followed to ensure that development takes place in the region but the concern arises when it is realized that it’s nowhere taking place. Here it needs to be established […]
On Wednesday, Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrated the Epiphany, also known as Timkat. Crowds congregated in Gondar, Ethiopia’s Amhara region, the former center of the regal empire. However, many people in the conflict-torn region were not in the mood to celebrate this year. Thousands of people traveled to Gondar for the Timkat religious festival. If the […]
Sudan – Sudanese people shut down stores and blocked streets with burning tyres and rocks on Tuesday, staging enraged protests against one of the country’s bloodiest days since a coup d’état halted the country’s democratic transition. In Sudan, civilian anti-coup mobilization may be taking a new turn. Responding to a call from the influential civilian […]
Yemen – The world is aware of the threat that Houthi rebels, based out of Yemen, poses for the country. The dangerous rebel group is the reason behind the condition of Yemen, where the nation is witnessing the worst humanitarian crisis in over two decades. The concern regarding the group’s activities has increased in recent […]
South Africa – South Africa is under the radar of many countries after the latest variant, Omicron, was found first in the nation. Due to this, it is dealing with huge losses both financially and politically and hence the administration has decided to work on curbs that need to be imposed in order to end […]
Mali – Malians took to the streets in droves on Friday after the military junta called for protests against the West African bloc ECOWAS’s harsh sanctions over the country’s postponed elections. Thousands of people dressed in national colors of red, yellow, and green gathered at a central square in Bamako’s capital to sing patriotic songs […]
Ituri– Local reports stated on Monday that at least 15 people were killed by militia groups in two separate attacks in Ituri, a region under siege in the north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to Ngandjole Assani, a local civil society leader, militiamen “burned houses, looted stores, and killed six people, including four women,” […]
It is not more hidden that Tunisia is not just suffering politically but having a toss on economic grounds as well. The International Monetary Fund highlighted the weak economic planning of the country recently saying that the African nation needs deep economic reforms to sustain things further. The concern was generated by the outgoing IMF […]
Mali has been sanctioned by ECOWAS and the West African Economic and Monetary Union. According to the transitional PM Choguel Maïga, Mali will not take this insult sleeping and will look into lodging a formal complaint against such economic sanctions. According to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), there is no room for […]
Mali – Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, Mali’s former president who was deposed by the military in 2020, died at his house on Sunday, according to his family. From 2013 to 2020, Mali was led by Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. According to his family, former Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who served Mali from 2013 to 2020, died […]
mali – Malians took to the streets in droves on Friday after the military junta called for protests against the West African bloc ECOWAS’s harsh sanctions over the country’s postponed elections. Thousands of people dressed in national colors of red, yellow, and green gathered at a central square in Bamako’s capital to sing patriotic songs […]
Tunisia – On Friday, Tunisian police fired tear gas and water cannons at hundreds of demonstrators who defied a prohibition on public meetings to protest President Kais Saied‘s power grab in July. Hundreds of Saied’s opponents rallied against his July 2021 move as the country marked 11 years since the demise of late tyrant Ben […]