Jacob Zuma-led uMkhonto weSizwe Files Lawsuit to Stop Parliament from Convening
Former President Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe Party, South Africa’s third-largest political party, has filed legal papers to halt Friday’s parliamentary session intended to elect the country’s president. The party, holding 58 seats, alleges widespread irregularities in last month’s national elections, though it has not publicly provided evidence. The Independent Electoral Commission has addressed all objections, […]
Nigerian Military Denies Amnesty International’s Report of Inhumane Treatment of Women and Girls
Recently, Amnesty International released a report that accused the Nigerian military of mistreating women and girls who survived Boko Haram captivity. In the report, the organization claimed that survivors faced prolonged, unlawful detention and inadequate support from authorities, leaving them vulnerable to further abuse. Amnesty stated that the girls who were not detained were left […]
Sudanese City of El-Fasher at Risk of Falling into Rebel Hands
The US envoy to Sudan has warned that el-Fasher, the last city under army control in western Darfur, could soon fall to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF has been attacking el-Fasher since mid-April, with the intention of establishing Darfur as a breakaway state, though the US has stated it will not recognize […]
Cartels Force Migrant African Children to Work in Europe’s Cocaine Trade
A Guardian investigation has found that drug cartels are exploiting hundreds of unaccompanied migrant African children as foot soldiers in Europe’s expanding cocaine trade. The situation hasn’t gone unnoticed by the authorities with EU police forces reporting widespread exploitation in cities like Paris and Brussels, where children are subjected to torture and rape if they […]
Africans Hardest Hit by EU’s Increased Visa Application Fees
The EU will increase non-refundable Schengen visa fees by 12.5% to €90, boosting earnings from rejected applications, particularly from African visitors. In 2023, the EU earned €130 million from rejections, with 42% from African applicants, despite Africa representing only 24% of applications. High rejection rates for African applicants, influenced by economic instability and political unrest, […]
Nigeria’s President Stays the Course on Economic Reforms Despite Hardship
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu affirmed on Wednesday that economic reforms will continue despite causing public hardships, during a Democracy Day television broadcast. Since taking office a year ago, Tinubu’s government has removed the petrol subsidy, devalued the currency, and partially removed electricity subsidies. The aftermath of these decisions is soaring inflation that reached 33.69% in […]
Senegal Begins Production at First Offshore Oil Project
Senegal has commenced production at its first offshore oil project, operated by Australia’s Woodside Energy. Situated at the Sangomar oil fields, 100 kilometers offshore, the vessel will seek to extract 100,000 barrels of oil per day. Senegal discovered oil and gas for the first time in 2014, raising hopes of significant revenue and economic transformation […]
Nigeria’s NNPC Inks Floating LNG Deal with Foreign Firm
The Nigerian Nigerian Petroleum Company has penned an agreement with Golar LNG to deploy a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel off the coast of its oil-rich Niger Delta region. The West African country holds Africa’s largest gas reserves of over 200 million trillion cubic feet and seeks investments to boost output. Tagged Project Development […]
Ghana and Liberia Partner on Free Roaming to Reduce Call Cost
Liberia and Ghana are in discussions to implement free roaming services, allowing mobile phone users to enjoy local rates when visiting either country. This initiative aligns with 2017 ECOWAS regulations to eliminate surcharges and simplify cross-border mobile communication. However, implementation has been hindered by high call termination rates and lack of direct telecom links. The […]
Here are the Top 10 Most Peaceful African Countries
A recent report by the Global Peace Index (GPI) revealed that the world is experiencing the highest number of conflicts since World War II ended, with 56 ongoing conflicts involving 92 countries. The rise in minor conflicts suggests a potential increase in major conflicts in the future, especially since Ethiopia, Ukraine, and Gaza were considered […]
