Kenyan Unrest Escalates: Tear Gas Deployed as Anti-Government Protests Persist
Tensions in Kenya have reached a boiling point as police resorted to tear gas to disperse protesters in Nairobi and other major cities. Despite President […]
Month: July 2024
16th Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition Kicks Off in Geneva
The 16th Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition was launched in Geneva on Monday by President of the Human Rights Council (HRC), Morocco’s […]
Gambia’s Parliament Rejects Bill to Legalize Female Genital Mutilation
In a significant victory for human rights advocates, Gambia’s parliament has decisively rejected a bill that sought to overturn the country’s 2015 ban on female […]
Rwanda’s Presidential Election: Kagame’s Dominance Continues Amid Mixed Reactions
Rwanda’s latest presidential election unfolded with a sense of familiarity as incumbent Paul Kagame secured an overwhelming lead in early results. The election, which saw […]
Qatari Kasada Capital Management Exits Cameroon Three Years After Initial Investment
The Bocom Group, controlled by Cameroonian billionaire Dieudonné Bougne, has acquired the shares of Qatari investment fund Kasada Capital Management in Douala’s Ibis Hotel, reported […]
Tragic Loss: Six Firefighters Perish in South African Bushfire Amidst Extreme Weather
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, six brave firefighters lost their lives battling a fierce bushfire in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province. The blaze, suspected to […]
Zambia’s Free Education Policy Strains School Resources
Zambia’s implementation of free primary and secondary education has led to a surge in student enrollment, placing significant strain on the country’s educational infrastructure. While […]
Guinea-Bissau and China Elevate Bilateral Relations
Guinea-Bissau and China have agreed to upgrade their bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, marking a significant development in their long-standing relationship. The decision came […]
Gambia’s FGM Ban Repeal Bid Sparks National Debate
Gambia faces a critical decision as parliament considers repealing its ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), potentially becoming the first nation to re-legalize the practice. […]
Casablanca Finance City increases focus on African business growth
Morocco is positioning itself as a prime destination for investors, thanks to a robust legal and financial framework, according to Abdelghani Lakhdar, Secretary General of […]