A Kenyan court has sentenced a man to 50 years in prison for the brutal murder of prominent LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba, a case that sparked outrage and intensified discussions about LGBTQ+ rights in the country. The verdict is seen as a significant step toward justice in a nation where discrimination against sexual minorities remains widespread.
Edwin Chiloba, a 25-year-old fashion designer…
Cyclone Chido, a powerful tropical storm, has left a trail of destruction across Mozambique, causing widespread devastation in coastal regions and displacing tens of thousands of people. Striking with wind speeds exceeding 150 kilometers per hour and torrential rains, the cyclone wreaked havoc on infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods, intensifying the country’s vulnerability to climate-induced…
The government of Niger recently banned the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), accusing it of spreading disinformation. This decision has sparked significant international debate about press freedom and the balance between maintaining national security and ensuring access to credible information.
The ban came amid heightened political tensions in Niger following the July 2023 military coup…
Sierra Leone has launched a significant vaccination campaign against the Ebola virus, marking a critical step in the country’s ongoing efforts to prevent another outbreak. This initiative comes nearly a decade after the devastating 2014-2016 West African Ebola epidemic, which claimed over 11,000 lives across the region, with Sierra Leone being one of the hardest-hit countries. The…
In a tragic incident highlighting the ongoing dangers of illegal mining in South Africa, six bodies were recently retrieved from an abandoned goldmine. This grim discovery underscores the hazards associated with illicit mining operations, which have become a persistent challenge in the country. These mines, often referred to as “zama zama” sites—derived from a Zulu term meaning…
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation, has intensified its push for support to join key global economic coalitions like BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) and the G20. These groups are instrumental in shaping global economic policies and governance, and Nigeria’s inclusion would mark a significant milestone for the country and Africa at…
Chad’s government announced on November 28, 2024, that it has ended its longstanding defense cooperation agreement with France, marking a significant shift in its foreign policy. The decision underscores Chad’s desire to assert full sovereignty, more than six decades after gaining independence from France. Officials stated that the move is part of a broader effort to redefine strategic…
