Chaos Erupts in Kenya as Tax Protests Turn Violent
Kenya witnessed a day of unprecedented turmoil as anti-tax protesters stormed the parliament, setting part of the building ablaze and forcing lawmakers to flee. The […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Ruto Extends Olive Branch as Kenyan Youth Protest Tax Hikes
Amid rising tensions in Kenya, President William Ruto has signaled a willingness to engage with young protesters opposing recent tax increases. The demonstrations, which began […]
Deadly Deluge: Niger’s Early Monsoon Claims Lives, Destroys Dwellings
As Niger’s rainy season begins, the predominantly arid nation faces an unexpected crisis. Within mere weeks, floods have claimed 21 lives and affected over 6,000 […]
Ghana Nears $13 Billion Debt Restructuring Deal with International Bondholders
Ghana is on the brink of finalizing a significant debt restructuring agreement with its international bondholders, potentially reshaping $13 billion of its external debt. This […]
Malawi Ex-President’s Stepson Cleared in Migrant Trafficking Case
Tadikira Mafubza, the stepson of former Malawian President Peter Mutharika, has been acquitted of all charges related to human trafficking and aggravated manslaughter. Mafubza and […]
Nigeria’s Asthma Patients Face Soaring Prices as Pharmaceutical Companies Depart
Asthma patients in Nigeria are grappling with skyrocketing prices and shortages of essential medications following the departure of major pharmaceutical companies from the country. Gloria […]
Deadly Explosions Rock Chad’s Capital as Fire Engulfs Military Ammunition Depot
A fire at a military ammunition depot in N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, triggered a series of powerful explosions late on Tuesday, causing an unknown […]
Malawi: The Struggle for Inclusive Education for Deaf Children
Maria Chale, a 36-year-old Malawian woman, lost her hearing at the age of 10 due to cerebral malaria. Despite facing challenges such as bullying and […]
Al-Qaeda-Linked Group Claims Responsibility for Deadly Attack on Burkina Faso Soldiers
Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an armed group affiliated with al-Qaeda, has claimed responsibility for a devastating attack on June 11 that killed more than […]
Muted Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims across Africa in shadow of economic hardship, conflicts
Muslims in countries in Africa and the Middle East have observed Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, in the shadow of economic strain due […]