DRC ex-leader’s return to Goma sparks tensions amid deepening divisions
Former President Joseph Kabila resurfaced in the rebel-controlled city of Goma on Thursday (29 May), drawing both hope and controversy as violence continues to escalate […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Life Sentence for Mother and Accomplices in Harrowing Child Trafficking Case in South Africa
In a deeply unsettling case that has gripped South Africa, Racquel “Kelly” Smith and two accomplices have been sentenced on May 29 to life imprisonment […]
Mozambique Targets Economic Reboot with Bold Deregulation Drive
Mozambique has taken a significant step toward economic revitalization by scrapping prior licensing and inspection requirements for more than 80 business activities. The reform, unveiled […]
South Africa’s Court Hears Heart-Wrenching Testimonies Amid Child Trafficking Verdict”
A South African courtroom was reduced to tears on May 28 as a video of six-year-old Joshlin Smith laughing was played during sentencing proceedings for […]
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, The Rebel Scribe Who Wrote Africa’s Soul in Ink and Fire Dies
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who has died on May 28 aged 87, leaves behind a literary legacy forged in defiance and devotion—an unyielding voice that chronicled […]
Namibia Lights the Flame of Memory: A Nation’s Reckoning with Colonial Atrocity
In a solemn and historic moment, Namibia marked its inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day on May 28, 2025, honouring the memory of more than 100,000 Ovaherero […]
Angola’s Entry into SADC Free Trade Area Signals New Era of Regional Economic Integration
Angola is poised to become the 14th member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Free Trade Area (FTA), marking a significant milestone in regional […]
Musk’s Starlink Sparks Policy Storm in South Africa Over Black Ownership Rules
As debates intensify over South Africa’s transformation policies, Communications Minister Solly Malatsi has refuted on May 27 claims that a proposed relaxation of Black ownership […]
Visa walls, empty wallets: Schengen rejections cost African applicants millions
In 2024, African travelers collectively lost nearly $70 million in non-refundable Schengen visa fees, exposing a growing financial and mobility crisis. According to new data […]
Mozambique Projects Growth in Ruby Output Amid Mining Sector Resurgence
Mozambique projects a 5% increase in ruby production in 2025, expecting to extract over 4.1 million carats. This follows a dramatic 46% surge in 2024, […]