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Tanzanians went to the polls a year ago. Many never came home. The violence of the Tanzanian elections keeps on echoing in the daily lives of its people in silent burials of family members and wary glances thrown back by critics of the state. President Samia Suluhu Hassan was re-elected with 98% in the October […]
Across northern Kenya, thousands of families are living far from home, short of food and shelter. The Ethiopia border clashes around Moyale have pushed tens of thousands of people over the line, and aid is struggling to keep up. A fight over land and water According to Al Jazeera, the fighting in Ethiopia’s Moyale border […]
Following the passing of Tito Mboweni, the former finance minister and South African Reserve Bank governor, many continue to share their condolences. A tweet from 2018 has resurfaced, revealing Mboweni’s expressed wishes for when he could no longer breathe. Mboweni, aged 65, passed away on Saturday night after a brief illness. In the tweet, Mboweni […]
It is official. The capital of the UAE has become the ‘Capital of Capital’ quite literally. Abu Dhabi is managing a staggering $1.7 trillion in assets through its Sovereign Wealth Funds as of October 2024. The Emirate is much ahead of its global competitors such as Oslo and Riyadh. But the more important part is […]
The Boko Haram conflict in northeastern Nigeria has led to worsening hunger and malnutrition among internally displaced people, according to humanitarian workers and locals in the area. Aid groups like the World Food Program are providing food and other essentials to some displaced individuals, but many others are still unable to access aid, particularly those […]
Kais Saied, a 66 year old Tunisian politician who is known for his anti-corruption stance during the campaign of the 2019 Presidential election. Later, his tenure has been criticised as a controversial leadership and has been compared with the former Tunisia’s dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. Amidst all of these, the re-election took place […]
Tanzanian music sensation Diamond Platnumz, best known for her hit ‘Komasava’, is set to take on Nigeria’s finest artists at the upcoming African Entertainment Awards USA (AEAUSA) in November. This follows the publication of the AUSEA nominations, in which Diamond features in the prestigious ‘Artist of the Year’ category. Diamond will face stiff competition in […]
Oliver Mawuse Barker Vormawor, the organiser of the ‘StopGalamseyNow’ demonstration, and 11 other demonstrators have been remanded in custody until 8 October. The total number of protesters remanded in custody now stands at 52, prompting a public outcry. A large police presence filled the Accra Magistrates’ Court as the defendants, all handcuffed, appeared. Defendant Barker […]
Rigathi Gachagua, 59 year old Kenyan Deputy President has been alleged for promoting ethnic divisions, subverting President William Ruto, his connections to the recent anti-government protests, encouraging discord within the political landscape, and ruining the unity of the administration. Rigathi Gachagua has been serving as the Deputy President since 2022. It is expected that he […]
In an effort to combat the climate crisis worldwide, the United Arab Emirates has united with Ghana to commit $30 million to biodiversity projects, reforestation, and agroecology. This joint initiative was announced on 29 September 2024, through which both governments sought to further nature-based solutions toward stopping climate change while simultaneously empowering local communities, promoting […]
While visiting Haiti last Saturday, Kenyan President William Ruto praised the great progress in the security build-up on the island nation since 382 specially trained Kenyan police officers were deployed. The forces are part of the Multinational Security Support mission authorized by the United Nations Security Council’s Resolution 2699. President Ruto spoke Thursday at the […]
Lupita Nyong’o has brought African characters – both fictional and real – to life in memorable ways throughout her career, both on screen and on stage. Playing Nakia in Black Panther, Nakku Harriet in Queen of Katwe and The Girl in Eclipsed on Broadway, she has won critical acclaim, a loyal fan base and a […]
This was according to a statement by Security Minister Mahamadou Sana, as he announced on the country’s national television that Burkina Faso’s government had managed to thwart an entrenched plot against the stability of the country. According to him, the plan had been organised by people living in Côte d’Ivoire and other countries, with a […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has called on the United Nations General Assembly for an “immediate and peaceful” resolution of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The South African leader addressed world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly and emphasized the concrete steps needed by the international community to take immediate measures to alleviate […]
On Tuesday, US President Joe Biden will announce the donation of one million doses of anti-smallpox vaccine and at least 500 million dollars to African countries to help them deal with the epidemic, according to a senior administration official. Biden will make the announcement in New York, where he is attending the United Nations General […]
A virtual meeting of the ALPS Group took place on 19 September to continue its weekly coordination on expanding emergency humanitarian access across Sudan, including advocating for humanitarian pauses in times of critical need, and protections for civilians, while aiming for a wider cessation of hostilities. Taking note of the fact that the humanitarian situation […]
A terrorist attack by the Al-Qaeda affiliate group Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin-or JNIM-occurred in Bamako, Mali, early Tuesday, September 17. The Associated Press reported that the targets of the attack were the gendarme school in Faladié and the military base near Modibo Keita Senou airport. Later in the day, Malian forces were back in […]
The long-awaited voter registration for the 2024 elections in Cameroon finally came to a close. According to the Director of Elections, registrations closed this Saturday, August 31, at precisely 2:00 PM local time, marking the end to an important phase in the electoral calendar. Final Push by Political Parties The big political parties are spotted […]
The United Arab Emirates, United States, Switzerland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the African Union, and the United Nations have come together on World Humanitarian Day to produce a strong unified statement tackling the continuing humanitarian situation in Sudan. The comment started with a silence to pay tribute to the humanitarian employees who have […]
World Humanitarian Day is a time to commemorate humanitarians, the outstanding exertion and contribution of countries like the UAE toward giving relief to those who need it. This is the year for Africa’s case, as many of its countries have protracted crises; from conflict to climate-induced disasters, the continent stays as a target for humanitarian […]