Kenya’s President Denounces Police Brutality After Death of Blogger Sparks National Outcry
In a rare and pointed admission from the highest office on June 11, Kenyan President William Ruto has decried the death of 31-year-old blogger and […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Deadly Downpour in Angola’s Uige Province Wreaks Havoc Amid Dry Season
Unseasonal heavy rains have claimed the lives of two children and caused widespread damage in Angola’s northern Uige province, leaving authorities and residents reeling from […]
Controversy Deepens Over Ojwang’s Death as Police Version Unravels
The death of Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old Kenyan activist arrested for accusing a senior police officer of corruption, has escalated into a national scandal. Initially […]
Zimbabwe to Ban Lithium Concentrate Exports from 2027 to Boost Domestic Processing
In a strategic policy shift aimed at capturing greater value from its mineral wealth, Zimbabwe has announced on June 10 that it will ban the […]
Ghana Gov’t Appeals for Calm as Nurses Strike Stretches Health System
Amidst growing concerns over the impact of the ongoing strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), the Government has renewed its call […]
Student Pilot Among Three Dead in KwaZulu-Natal Light Aircraft Crash Amid Bad Weather
South African aviation authorities have confirmed the tragic deaths of three individuals aboard a light aircraft that crashed near Greytown in KwaZulu-Natal province. The Aeronautical […]
World Bank Approves $300 Million Package to Bolster Tanzania’s Disaster Resilience
Nearly 1.9 million Tanzanians are set to benefit from enhanced disaster preparedness and response mechanisms following the approval of a $300 million financing package by […]
Cameroon’s Opposition Leader Kamto Breaks Police Siege
Cameroonian opposition figure Maurice Kamto left Douala for the capital Yaoundé on June 09 after police lifted a two-day siege around his residence which started […]
Nigeria’s Tinubu Flags Off Final Phase of Midwives’ Kit Distribution in Southeast
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of Nigeria’s President, on June 9 led the Southeast phase of a nationwide effort to equip frontline maternal health workers, distributing […]
Mozambique’s External Deficit Widens
Mozambique experienced increasing pressure on its external accounts in 2024, with the combined current and capital account deficit widening to $2.23 billion, representing 10.1% of […]