In Springs, a township near Johannesburg, South Africa, residents are turning to illegal gold mining as a desperate response to rampant unemployment and food insecurity. The surge in such activitie…
In an unprecedented move, Ghana presented a case regarding transatlantic slavery to the United Nations, seeking justice and reparations for the descendants of enslaved Africans. This landmark actio…
This year’s Morgenstreich in Basel featured a striking display of satirical glowing lanterns, lampooning former US President Donald Trump. The event, held on February 20, 2023, showcased a unique b…
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Madagascar's President Michael Randrianirina visited French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on October 18, 2023, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and a…
Health concerns for Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye have escalated following reports of his declining condition while in detention. The 67-year-old politician, a prominent critic of Preside…
Lead paragraph: Recent violence across Nigeria has drawn attention to the stark contrast between the nation's socio-political challenges and the lavish wedding of Zamfara State Governor Bello Mataw…
As the Kyiv region commemorates four years since the onset of the invasion, battles continue to unfold in the east, particularly in cities such as Irpin and Bucha. These developments not only impac…
Lead paragraph: In a significant move, Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced plans to increase penalties for same-sex relations, stirring controversy and debate across the nation. This d…
Lead paragraph: On the fourth anniversary of the ongoing war in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Union leaders gathered in Kyiv to honour those who have lost their lives in the co…
Lead paragraph: Senegal's Prime Minister has publicly condemned Morocco's recent decision to impose prison sentences on eighteen Senegalese football fans. This incident, which has sparked significa…
A new book by Lyla Latif sheds light on the current turmoil of Africa's public finances, detailing the systemic issues affecting development across the continent. Released in October 2023, the book…
Lead paragraph: A recent study has raised concerns about the alarming presence of killer beetles targeting baobab trees across Africa. These iconic trees, integral to both cultural heritage and eco…