Mali’s Return to Democracy Suffers New Blow
Military Junta Acts to Retain Coup Leader as President, Dissolve All Political Parties In yet another blow to democracy in Mali, the country’s Council of Ministers on April 30, 2025, effectively banned all political parties. The previous day, a national conference organized by Mali’s military junta had recommended that Gen. Assimi Goïta remain as president until 2030 […]
Rwanda in Talks to Receive US Deportees Amid Immigration Crackdown
Rwanda has confirmed early-stage talks with the United States to accept deported migrants, marking its second such negotiation after a similar deal with the UK fell through. Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe disclosed that discussions are ongoing but noted no final agreement has been reached. The proposed plan reportedly involves the US paying Rwanda to resettle […]
Incident at Kenyan Rally: Shoe Thrown at President Ruto
Kenyan President William Ruto dodged a shoe hurled at him by a disgruntled citizen during a recent rally in Migori County, as public frustration over the high cost of living persists. The incident, caught on video and widely shared online, occurred mid-speech as Ruto defended his administration’s efforts to lower fertilizer prices. Though unharmed, the […]
Nigerian Industrial Giant Dangote Unveils Plans for Sugar Plant in Ghana
Aliko Dangote has announced plans for a landmark sugar refinery project in Ghana’s Bono Region, aiming to slash the country’s $162 million sugar import bill and boost local industry. The refinery, situated in Kwame-Danso, will process 12,000 tons of sugarcane daily and span 25,000 hectares of irrigated farmland. It also includes production lines for sugar, […]
Dambe Goes Global: Investors Bet Big on Nigeria’s Traditional Fight League
Nigeria’s ancient combat sport Dambe is set to burst onto the global scene with support from African investment firm Silverbacks Holdings and Hollywood producer Sanford Climan. Last year, Silverbacks bought a stake in the African Warriors Fighting Championship (AWFC), which boasts 300 fighters and over 900 million online views, reflecting growing global interest in African […]
Palaces, Tea, and Five-Star Views: Rabat’s Tourism Renaissance
Rabat, Morocco’s capital, is experiencing a boom in luxury tourism, with five high-end hotels under construction and a surge in international visitors. Among its standout offerings is the Four Seasons Hotel, housed in an 18th-century former royal palace turned military hospital, where guests can stay in any of 200 rooms and suites, including those once […]
Togo’s Faure Gnassingbé’s New Role Sparks Fears of Lifetime Rule
Faure Gnassingbé, Togo’s long-standing leader, has been inaugurated as President of the Council of Ministers—the country’s new top executive role with no term limits. The development follows a controversial constitutional reform that critics say was designed to extend Gnassingbé’s time in office indefinitely. The reform scrapped presidential elections and introduced a parliamentary system. Gnassingbé’s family […]
Inside LA’s Must-Attend Party Putting East Africa in the Spotlight
Motherland Sounds is quickly becoming Los Angeles’ hottest celebration of East African culture. The event, which began in 2023 as a launch for honey wine, has evolved into a must-attend party and cultural movement. Blending community, activism, and music, the event spotlights East African identity, particularly Ethiopian and Eritrean, through immersive soundscapes and visuals. Co-founded […]
Starlink Takes Off in Congo After Government Lifts Ban
Elon Musk has announced that Starlink, his satellite connectivity company, is now live in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following the government’s reversal of a previous ban. The satellite internet service aims to bridge the digital divide in a country where only 30% of the population has internet access, particularly in conflict-prone regions. The DRC […]
Civil War Reaches Port Sudan in RSF’s Boldest Attack Yet
Sudan’s brutal civil war escalated on Sunday as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a drone attack on Port Sudan—the seat of the army-aligned government and a city previously untouched by violence. Suicide drones struck an air base, a warehouse, and civilian facilities, causing limited damage but signaling a bold new front in the two-year […]
