Nigerian air force to acquire Italian fighter jets, helicopters
Nigeria’s air force plans to strengthen its attack capabilities with the acquisition of 24 Italian-made M-346 attack jets and ten AW-109 Trekker helicopters. A spokesman […]
Articles by Pawla Nibramich
Proposed Nuclear Plant Ignites Controversy in Kenyan Coastal Paradise
Kenya’s plan to construct its first nuclear power plant in Kilifi County, a prime coastal tourist destination, has sparked significant public outcry. The proposed 1,000MW […]
Côte d’Ivoire raises farmgate cocoa prices
Côte d’Ivoire raised fixed farmgate price paid to cocoa farmers to a record high, in a move that will lead to a surge in chocolate […]
RSF Leader Accuses Egypt of Airstrikes in Sudan Conflict
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, leader of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has accused Egypt of launching airstrikes against his troops. In a recorded […]
Kenyan Parliament Votes to Impeach Deputy President Gachagua
Kenya’s National Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of corruption and divisive politics. The motion, passed with 281 MPs […]
Rwanda Launches Vaccine Trial to Combat Marburg Virus Outbreak
Rwanda has initiated a trial of an experimental vaccine against the Marburg virus in response to an ongoing outbreak that has claimed 12 lives since […]
Burundi’s Avocado Revolution: Farmers Unite for Fair Prices
Burundi’s avocado farmers have transformed their industry through collective action and government support. Previously earning a mere 10 cents per kilogram, farmers now receive about […]
Kenya Requests IMF Governance Assessment Amid Financial Challenges
Kenya’s government has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to conduct an official assessment of corruption and governance issues, according to sources familiar with the […]
Migrant Tragedy off Djibouti Coast Highlights Perils of Irregular Migration
Two vessels carrying migrants from Africa sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Djibouti, resulting in 45 fatalities, according to the U.N. migration […]
Rebel Control of Congo’s Mineral-Rich Region Fuels Conflict and Raises International Concerns
The M23 rebel group in eastern Congo has seized control of the Rubaya mining area, generating an estimated $300,000 monthly from its rich mineral deposits. […]