Nigeria Plans Coastal Highway to Rival Pacific Coast
When Lagos state announced the demolition of Paul Onwuanibe’s Landmark Beach resort for a new 700-kilometer coastal highway, the Nigerian entrepreneur was stunned, mistaking it […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Zimbabwe Launches New Currency Amid Economic Turmoil
On Friday, Zimbabwe introduced a new currency, ZiG, to stabilize its economy and replace the previously depreciating currency, which faced rejection by its citizens. This […]
Mohammed VI Mosque of Abidjan, largest in Côte d’Ivoire, officially inaugurated Friday
The Mohammed VI Mosque in Abidjan was officially inaugurated on Friday with the performance of the Noon Prayer. The mosque was inaugurated, in accordance with […]
Somalia Expels Ethiopian Ambassador Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions
On Thursday, Somalia issued a directive for the Ethiopian ambassador to depart the country within 72 hours and ordered the shutdown of Ethiopia’s diplomatic outposts […]
Sierra Leone’s Declaration: Drug Abuse Elevated to National Emergency Status
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has announced a national emergency in response to the widespread issue of drug abuse in the country, particularly […]
Speaker of South African Parliament Steps Down Amid Corruption Investigation
On Wednesday, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, the Speaker of South Africa’s National Assembly, announced her resignation amidst a corruption investigation stemming from her tenure as the country’s […]
Botswana’s Warning: 20,000 Elephants Could Be Sent to Germany
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has made a bold suggestion that he may send 20,000 elephants to Germany as a response to a dispute over conservation […]
Ugandan Court Affirms Anti-Gay Law Permitting Death Penalty in Certain Instances
On Wednesday, Uganda’s Constitutional Court upheld a controversial anti-gay law imposing the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality,” amidst global criticism from human rights advocates. This […]
Sudan Halts Operations of Al Arabiya, Al Hadath, and Sky News Arabia
On Tuesday, Sudan announced the suspension of operations for the Saudi state-owned broadcasters Al Arabiya and Al Hadath, as well as the UAE-owned Sky News […]
63-year-old traditional Ghanaian priest sparks outrage by marrying 12-year-old daughter
A 63-year-old respected traditional priest in Ghana caused public uproar by taking a 12-year-old girl as his wife in a traditional ceremony last Saturday. The […]