Just before his inauguration, Donald Trump made dramatic statements to supporters who gathered in Washington on 20 January 2025. On his first day as president, he promised to move at ‘historic speed’ and sign executive…
Understanding the Struggle Against Apartheid through “The Long…
One of the greatest works of political memoirs and freedom literature is Nelson Mandela's "Long Walk to Freedom." This autobiography was published in 1994 the year Mandela was elected as South Africa's first democratic president…
Biden Administration Moves to Ban Medical Debt From…
The Biden administration is finalizing a rule Tuesday that will end the inclusion of medical debt on credit reports and ban lenders from using certain medical information in loan decisions. The rule will also remove…
Slovak PM meets Putin in unannounced Moscow visit
The Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, made a surprise visit to Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin, becoming the third Western leader to meet the Russian President since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine three…
Like an Atomic Bomb Hit: Century Defining Cyclone…
Reports of massive destruction are coming from Mayotte after a 100 year hurricane slammed over the French archipelago Saturday wreaking havoc that one local compared to an atomic explosion with hundreds if not thousands of…
Regional security strategies: a debate between the AU…
At a debate held on Friday, three African politicians vying for the leadership of the African Union outlined their strategies for strengthening regional security in the context of ongoing conflict and political upheaval. Raila Odinga…
Public Holidays 2025: Mark Your Calendar!
With 2024 drawing to a close, it's time to start planning your holidays, especially as 2025 offers exciting long weekends all year round. Here's a month-by-month look at the long weekends that await you: January…
Clashes erupt between Somalia’s federal troops and regional…
Clashes have broken out in a town in southern Somalia between forces of the country's federal government and regional troops from the state of Jubbaland, amid escalating tensions following a disputed regional election. Officials on…
56 dead in football stadium stampede in Guinea
A football stadium in southern Guinea was the scene of a devastating tragedy on Sunday when 56 people, including several children, were killed in a stampede following clashes between supporters, reports the Associated Press. The…
Opposition Leader Beaten After Abduction in Tanzania
BBC News Africa reported that the abduction of youth leader, Abdul Nondo of ACT Wazalendo, tortured and dumped at Coco Beach in Dar es Salaam marks a rising political intolerance in Tanzania. The attack happened…
Jubaland Officially Suspends all Relations with Somalia’s Federal…
Following a disagreement over an election in the area, the government of Jubaland state which is semi-autonomous in Somalia announced on Thursday that it was suspending communication and collaboration with the Somalia federal government. In…
Somalia’s Cabinet Declares Former Jubbaland Leader’s Election Illegitimate
The cabinet of the Federal Government of Somalia convened a special meeting this evening,chaired by Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre, to address crucial issues concerning theregional state of Jubbaland. The meeting resulted in a landmark…
Tanzania Opposition Leader Freeman Mbowe Released On Bail
The leader of Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, Freeman Mbowe, has been released on bail after being arrested on Friday, just days before the local elections scheduled for 27 November. On Saturday, Chadema announced its…
Pastef party led by Ousmane Sonko wins historic…
Senegal's ruling Pastef party has won a resounding victory in the legislative elections, taking130 of the 165 seats in parliament, according to provisional results.This victory gives the newly elected president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a clear…
Turkey wants to increase its trade with Africa…
The trade volume between Türkiye and 54 African countries has grown sevenfold, reaching $37 billion from 2003 to 2023, Yılmaz said after a meeting with Lesotho’s Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane in Ankara. Highlighting Turkish…
Trump chooses Elon Musk to head government efficiency…
Billionaire tech entrepreneur Musk, who has called for major spending cuts, has been chosen alongside biotech investor Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ (Doge). This acronym is a nod to Musk's…
Somaliland Holds Elections, Reaffirming Self-Declared Independence
Somaliland voters came to the polls on Wednesday to elect a president as the breakaway Somali region seeks international recognition after three decades of de facto self-rule. With more than 2,000 polling places almost 1…
Mozambique Protest Escalates with 3deaths, Military Intervention
On Friday, November 8th the biggest hospital in Maputo announced that clashes with thepolice on Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least three persons in the capital ofMozambique. It also added that 66 people…
Prince William Concludes four-day visit to Cape Town…
William met with volunteers at the National Maritime Rescue Institute station in Simon'sTown, near Cape Town, before boarding the boat for the short trip to Kalk Bay harbour.Wearing sunglasses and a bright red waterproof jacket,…
