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Kenya is heading for another season of tax anger, and this time the timing is more critical than ever. With the 2027 election drawing near, the government’s push for more tax revenue has reopened wounds that never fully healed. For South African readers, who are no strangers to public outcries over fuel levies and hikes […]
Niamey City in Niger experienced gunshots and explosions on August 29 following an attack by mutinous soldiers who were said to be targeting strategic points such as the city’s main airport and presidential palace. This is yet another critical internal crisis for the military regime headed by Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani, who took control in the […]
A Grim Toll on Sudan’s Youngest Refugees In a devastating revelation, the United Nations (UN) has reported the tragic loss of over 1,200 young lives in Sudan’s refugee camps, primarily attributed to measles and hunger. These heartbreaking statistics underscore the urgent need for immediate global attention to avert further catastrophe. Unfolding the Humanitarian Crisis in […]
In a shocking turn of events, the European Union (EU) has temporarily halted its funding of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Somalia following a damning U.N. inquiry that uncovered widespread theft and misuse of food intended to prevent famine. This development has raised global concerns about the consequences for vulnerable populations in a region […]
On Sunday, thousands of people gathered in Liberia’s capital city of Monrovia to watch opposition leader Joseph Boakai open his campaign ahead of the elections in October. These elections will test the popularity of former football star and current President George Weah following a turbulent first term in office. Despite the rain, supporters of the […]
The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will decide on Monday whether to proceed with their annual meetings that were originally planned to take place in earthquake-ravaged Morocco, according to information revealed by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in an exclusive interview with Reuters. Following a thorough evaluation of Morocco’s suitability to host […]
On Thursday, Morocco made the announcement that it would begin a relief effort to assist and rehouse the occupants of the approximately 50,000 buildings that were destroyed in the earthquake that occurred one week ago. Since it struck on Friday in the Al-Haouz province, which is located south of the tourist hotspot of Marrakesh, the […]
Madagascar’s opposition parties have condemned what they call an “institutional coup” after the prime minister, an ally of President Andry Rajoelina, was put in control of the nation in the lead-up to a presidential election. Ten of the thirteen candidates for president claimed in a letter to the electoral authorities on Tuesday that Rajoelina and […]
On Wednesday, residents of the city of Derna in eastern Libya counted their dead in the hundreds, and they feared a very terrible toll as a result of two dams breaking under the pressure of torrential rains, releasing tremendous floodwaters that swept away everything in their path and killed thousands of people. Because it is […]
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded his working visit to the UAE with a number of key agreements, including resumption of flights, facilitating investments worth billions and normalising relations between the two countries. Following the visit, the president informed of the UAE’s widely-welcomed move to lift a visa ban on Nigerian travellers to the […]
Police arrested Tundu Lissu, a well-known opposition figure in Tanzania and vice chairman of CHADEMA, in a brief but significant event on suspicion of organizing an unlawful meeting. However, a few hours later, he was quickly freed on bond. Along with other party leaders, Lissu, an outspoken opponent of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration and […]
Over 48 hours have passed since the earth beneath Morocco’s feet shook, claiming the lives of over 2,100 souls. Moroccan rescuers, joined by international teams, remain locked in a desperate race against time. Their mission is to uncover survivors amidst the rubble and offer solace to the hundreds whose homes crumbled to dust. Spain, Great […]
In a historical turn of events, the African Union (AU) is edging closer to becoming a significant player in the global economic arena as it stands on the threshold of joining the G20. As the 18th G20 Summit unfolds in New Delhi, the world anticipates an event that could potentially transform it into the G21, […]
On Thursday, the leader of the Sudanese armed forces, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, traveled to Qatar to meet with the emir of that country. This was al-Burhan’s third trip outside of Sudan since the conflict began in April. He had already traveled to Egypt and South Sudan in recent days. Burhan, whose men are engaged in […]
On Wednesday, the President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, made the announcement that he would be running for re-election in November. Rajoelina made the announcement during a lavish event that took place in the biggest stadium on the sizable island in the Indian Ocean, which will hold presidential elections on November 9. In 2009, he initially […]
After two competitors contested Bola Tinubu‘s victory in February’s contentious election, the presidential election tribunal of Nigeria is scheduled to make a decision on Wednesday over whether or not he should continue serving as president. There have been a great many legal challenges lodged against the results of previous presidential elections in Nigeria, but none […]
By 2021 and 2022, Uganda and Rwanda were the largest importers of Russian weapons, while Ethiopia and Tanzania obtained their military hardware from China, suggesting that the BRICS arms race is indeed underway in eastern Africa. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (Sipri) arms transfer database confirms this. While India is the largest armaments buyer […]
On Sunday, thousands of people in Niger participated in marches for the third day in a row, demanding that France, the country’s former colonial ruler, pull its troops out of the country. This demand is in line with the goals of the junta that took power in July. “Hail to the United States! France, get […]
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the enforcement of laws to prevent the unlawful occupation of buildings in Johannesburg. His comments come after a fire broke out in a five-storey building that was illegally occupied, resulting in the deaths of over 70 people. The building, owned by municipal authorities, had been “invaded and […]
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Damodardas Modi, has been visiting African countries in recent years, highlighting the growth in India-Africa engagement. Narendra Modi’s third trip to South Africa was concluded with hope for the further enhancement of relations between India and Africa. The Indian community in South Africa treated Modi with respect. India’s economy […]