The Overlooked Crisis in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso, embroiled in conflict since 2019, faces the most severe and neglected refugee crisis in Africa, according to a recent Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) […]
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Nigeria Sparks Outrage with Alteration to National Anthem
Outrage in some quarters of Nigeria swelled Wednesday after the country’s national anthem was changed with little consultation. President Bola Tinubu signed the bill to […]
UK-Sahara: Over 30 MPs, Lorsd Call Government to Support Moroccan Autonomy Plan
Over thirty British MPs and Lords sent a letter to the Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, on Friday, in which they called on the British executive, […]
New Mozambican President Faces Policy Rethink in Cabo Delgado Crisis
Borges Nhamirre of the Institute for Security Studies asserts that Mozambique’s incoming president will immediately address the escalating violence in the northern Cabo Delgado province. […]
2024 Hassan II World Water Prize awarded to FAO
The Grand Hassan II World Water Prize was awarded this year to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for its commitment […]
Efforts to Boost Smartphone Adoption in Africa Spark Opportunities and Concerns
In Ghana’s capital, Anita Akpeere relies on her smartphone to receive orders for her food business. Professor Jenny Aker says internet-enabled phones play a transformative […]
Former Gambian Minister Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity by Swiss Court
In a historic ruling applying universal jurisdiction over grave crimes, a Swiss court on Wednesday convicted former Gambian government minister Ousman Sonko of crimes against […]
UN Honors DR Congo Mission’s Justice Officer with Trailblazer Award
Established in 2022, the award celebrates the extraordinary achievements of female justice and corrections officers from Member States globally, who defy gender norms and surmount […]
Transforming Africa’s Fintech Terrain: Advocating for Foundational Digital Public Infrastructure
In an impassioned address, leaders within Africa’s financial technology (fintech) domain rallied behind a bold initiative aimed at expediting the continent’s fintech evolution and seamlessly […]
Boeing Aircraft with 85 Passengers Catches Fire, Skids Off Runway in Senegal; 10 Injured
A Boeing 737, carrying 85 individuals, experienced a fire and veered off a runway at Senegal’s primary airport, resulting in injuries to 10 people, including […]