Families of Apartheid-Era Victims Sue South African Government for Damages
The families of 25 victims and survivors of political crimes committed during apartheid have filed a lawsuit against South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Fiery Tundu Lissu Seizes Leadership of Tanzania’s Main Opposition Party
In a closely watched contest, veteran Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has unseated longtime chair Freeman Mbowe to become leader of the main opposition party, Chadema. […]
South Africa Honors Lost Black WWI Servicemen with New Memorial
After more than a century of obscurity, 1,772 Black South African servicemen who died during World War I in non-combat support roles have finally received […]
Over 20 Killed in Clashes Between Puntland Forces and Islamic State Militants
Fighting between Puntland security forces and Islamic State (IS) militants in Somalia has resulted in the deaths of over 20 people, with more than 10 […]
Nigeria: Armed Robbers Steal N16.5 Million in North-east, Seven Dead and Eleven Injured
Armed robbers reportedly stole N16.5 million during an attack on Monday (January 20) evening as residents were leaving the popular Ngalda Market, located near the […]
Angola’s Central Bank Keeps Interest Rate Steady as Inflation Eases Slightly
On January 21, Angola’s Central Bank decided to keep its main interest rate unchanged at 19.50%, marking the fourth consecutive meeting in which the rate […]
Tanzania’s Hassan nominated by ruling party as presidential candidate in October polls
Tanzania’s incumbent president Samia Suluhu Hassan has been nominated by the ruling party as its presidential candidate in the East African country’s upcoming general elections […]
Nigeria reclaimed top spot in Africa’s oil and gas upstream investment ranking in 2024
Nigeria reclaimed its position as a leading destination for oil and gas investments in Africa in 2024, according to a new report by market intelligence […]
Zimbabwe Banks on Future Lithium Price Rebound for Major Mining Project
Despite plummeting lithium prices, Zimbabwe’s state-run Kuvimba Mining House will press ahead with a $270-million- project in partnership with two unnamed Chinese firms, believing that […]
Suspected Illegal Mining Kingpin Escapes Custody with Police Assistance in South Africa
South African authorities revealed Monday that a prominent figure allegedly responsible for illegal gold mining and linked to multiple underground deaths managed to flee police […]