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 […]
Month: May 2025
Senegal Charts a New Path: National Dialogue Anchors Vision Beyond Electoral Cycles
In a rare moment of national introspection, Senegal has opened on May 28 a far-reaching political dialogue aimed at reshaping the country’s democratic future—not in […]
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 […]
“Ghost Boat in the Caribbean: Tragedy at Sea Reflects West Africa’s Humanitarian Crisis”
The grim discovery of a boat carrying 11 lifeless bodies on the shores of Canouan, a tranquil island in St Vincent and the Grenadines, has […]
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 […]
Power Dynamics Shape African Development Bank Presidential Race
The African Development Bank’s presidential election on May 29 promises intense competition as five candidates vie for control of the continent’s premier financial institution, with […]
South Sudan launches lifesaving vaccines to protect children, strengthen public health system
In a landmark advancement for public health infrastructure, South Sudan has formally integrated two vital childhood vaccines into its national immunization program, aimed at curbing […]
Egypt, Spain Deepen Diplomatic Alignment Amid Rising Regional Tensions
In a demonstration of deepening diplomatic synchronization, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez held a pivotal phone call on […]
African Development Bank Achieves Historic Capital Growth Under Adesina’s Leadership
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has accomplished an unprecedented capital increase over the past decade, growing from $93 billion in 2015 to $318 billion today, […]
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 […]