Diabetes In Kenya – Why Kenyans Need To Know About Early Diagnosis
By Taofik Oloruko-Oba, Country Manager, Kenya and Head of East Africa Network at Roche Diagnostics Each November, World Diabetes Day raises global awareness about a condition that affects people of all ages — children, working adults and older people alike.1 In Kenya, diabetes is emerging as a major health priority, with an estimated 813,000 adults living […]
Africa demands reparations for colonial crimes
At a historic gathering in Algiers, African leaders are spearheading a concerted effort to secure formal recognition of colonial-era atrocities and pursue reparations. The conference builds on an African Union resolution passed earlier this year, calling for slavery, deportation, and colonization to be officially classified as crimes against humanity. In his opening speech, Algeria’s foreign minister emphasized […]
Sudanese archaeologist seeks to save history
As war devastates Sudan, curator Shadia Abdrabo is racing against time to preserve her country’s cultural heritage. Currently residing in France on a yearlong grant, she is building an online database of Sudan’s museums, archaeological sites, and archives after conflict and looting destroyed key institutions, including the National Museum in Khartoum. The museum once held 100,000 objects spanning prehistoric […]
West African leaders question Guinea-Bissau coup
Prominent West African figures are alleging that last week’s military takeover in Guinea-Bissau was staged. Senegal’s prime minister and Nigeria’s former president have publicly called the coup a “sham,” suggesting it was fabricated to block the release of presidential election results. The military seized power just before the results were due, suspending the electoral process. Critics accuse […]
Zuma’s daughter quits parliament
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, has quit parliament amid allegations that she recruited 17 South Africans to fight for Russia in Ukraine. Representing the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) opposition party, Zuma-Sambudla stepped down immediately from all public roles. MK officials stressed that her resignation was voluntary, not an admission of guilt, and pledged support for the families […]
Africa’s rainforests become net carbon source
Africa’s forests have shifted from absorbing carbon to emitting it, marking a dramatic reversal that mirrors troubling trends in the Amazon and Southeast Asia. A new Scientific Reports study shows that between 2010 and 2017, the continent lost about 106 billion kilograms of forest biomass annually, driven by land clearing for farming, mining, infrastructure growth, and rising […]
Cameroon opposition leader dies in detention
Cameroonian opposition figure Ekane, 74, has died after weeks in military detention, a development likely to intensify tensions following the disputed October 12 election. Arrested on October 24 in Douala after post-election protests, the Manidem party leader faced charges of inciting revolt and hostility against the state—allegations he rejected. His health reportedly declined severely while in custody, with his party […]
Niger puts nationalized uranium up for sale
Niger’s military government has moved to sell uranium from the nationalized Somair mine, formerly a subsidiary of the French nuclear giant Orano, on the international market. The move escalates Niger’s standoff with Orano, whose subsidiary was nationalized in June. Announced on state television, junta leader General Abdourahamane Tiani said Niger had the sovereign right to market its resources “in complete independence.” The decision further […]
Nigeria opens 2025 oil bid round
Nigeria has launched its 2025 oil licensing round, offering 50 blocks as the country works to revive production and draw fresh investment into its energy sector. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission said the round includes onshore, shallow-water, frontier, and deepwater assets, signaling a broad push to expand exploration. Regulators expect the bidding process to attract up to […]
Dangote Refinery scales up production
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has formally committed to supplying 1.5 billion liters of petrol per month starting in December 2025. This crucial supply agreement with the West African country’s regulators marks a major step toward ending Nigeria’s long-standing dependence on imported fuel. The refinery plans to increase output to 1.7 billion liters per month by February 2026, promising […]
