Nigeria Declares Emergency Rule in Rivers State, Suspends Governor Amid Crisis
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich Rivers state on Tuesday March 18, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Rwanda Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Belgium Amid Escalating Tensions Over DR Congo Conflict
Rwanda severed diplomatic relations with Belgium on March 17, accusing the European nation of “consistently undermining” the country during the ongoing conflict in the Democratic […]
South African Opposition Urges Firm Stance in US Diplomatic Row
Opposition parties across South Africa’s political spectrum have called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resist “bullying” from the United States following Washington’s abrupt expulsion of […]
IMF Receives Formal Request for New Financing Programme from Kenya
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that it has received a formal request from Kenyan authorities for a new financing programme and will engage […]
Ethiopia to Build New $7.8 Billion Airport Near Addis Ababa
Ethiopia is set to construct a new international airport near its capital, Addis Ababa, with an estimated cost of $7.8 billion. The airport will be […]
US, Israel explore resettling Palestinians displaced from Gaza in East Africa
The United States and Israel have reportedly engaged in discussions with Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland about the possibility of resettling displaced Palestinians from Gaza. The […]
Sudan’s Conflict Leads to World’s Most Devastating Humanitarian Crisis, Warns UN
Sudan’s ongoing war, ignited in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has been described by aid […]
United Nations judge convicted of forcing a young woman to work as a slave
A British jury on Thursday convicted an United Nations judge of forcing a young woman to work as a slave after tricking her into coming […]
Cyclone Jude Causes Widespread Damage Across Southern Africa, Leaving Thousands Homeless
Tropical Cyclone Jude swept through southern Africa this week, causing significant damage across Malawi and Mozambique. The storm made landfall in northern Mozambique early on […]
India and Mauritius Strengthen Strategic Ties Amid Growing Chinese Influence in the Indian Ocean
India and Mauritius have upgraded their bilateral relations to an “enhanced strategic partnership” during a recent visit on Wednesday March 12 by Indian Prime Minister […]