DRC: Twenty-Year Sentence Sought for Former Prime Minister Matata Ponyo
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a prison sentence of twenty years has been sought against former Prime Minister Matata Ponyo by the Prosecutor General […]
Month: April 2025
Vaccination Credited as Cholera Cases Decline in Lakes State Despite 27 Fatalities
A cholera outbreak across Lakes State has resulted in the deaths of 27 individuals, it has been confirmed by health authorities, though 646 patients have […]
Locust Infestation Confirmed in Namibia’s Zambezi Region Amid Fears of Renewed Surge
A resurgence of locust activity has been confirmed by Namibia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform in the country’s northeastern Zambezi Region. The […]
South Africa’s Economic Growth Forecast Downgraded by IMF Amid Tariff Concerns
A reduced economic growth forecast for South Africa has been issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with the 2025 projection being cut from 1.5 […]
Dual Nationality Bars Tidjane Thiam from Ivory Coast Presidential Bid, Court Rules
Tidjane Thiam, former CEO of Credit Suisse and a prominent presidential hopeful, has been disqualified from running in Ivory Coast’s upcoming election, due to his […]
UN Warns Ethiopia on Brink of Humanitarian Crisis as Aid Cuts Loom
A severe warning has been issued by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), stating that millions of Ethiopians are now “one shock away from […]
Sudan: Siege Deepens in El Fasher as RSF Fire Claims Civilian Lives
A sustained bombardment by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has resulted in the deaths of at least 55 civilians in El Fasher, North Darfur, military […]
New Dawn or Missed Opportunity? Africa’s Place in the Church After Pope Francis
As the Catholic world reflects on the passing of Pope Francis, it is Africa that perhaps feels the weight of his absence most profoundly. While […]
Liberia Cracks Down on Foreign Mining Violations in Resource-Rich Sinoe
Liberian authorities have intensified enforcement efforts in the mining sector, arresting two foreign nationals for operating an illicit semi-mechanised mining site in Sinoe County. The […]
Nigeria’s $6.84bn Balance of Payment Surplus Signals Economic Resilience and Stability
The Democratic Front (TDF) has hailed on April 21 Nigeria’s $6.84 billion balance of payment surplus for 2024 as a key indicator of economic strength […]