Acts Of Privation
Feeling stuck and unheeded, young Nigerians are increasingly resorting to all manner of desperate measures. One unmistakable effect of Nigeria’s deepening socioeconomic crisis is acute despair at the country’s long-term
A New Economic Partnership Is Emerging Between Africa And The Gulf States
This week, Bola Tinubu, the President of Nigeria, Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda, and over 35 ministers from across Africa participated in the Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth,
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Burst Kenyan Dam Worsens Floods, Kills Dozens
In the early hours of Monday, a dam burst near Mai Mahiu, a town situated in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, exacerbating the region’s flood problem and resulting in the confirmed
Burkina Faso Denies HRW Massacre Allegations
Burkina Faso’s government has denied a Human Rights Watch report that alleged its soldiers massacred 223 villagers, including 56 children, in February. Speaking on Saturday, the West African country’s Communications
Burkina Faso Suspends More Foreign Media over HRW Report
Burkina Faso has banned more foreign media that broadcasted a Human Rights Watch report accusing its military of massacring civilians. The report alleged that the country’s military killed 223 civilians
Commerce Secretary Claims US is a Better Choice for Africa than China and Russia
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has said that the USA is the better partner for African nations over China and Russia. According to her, the USA’s partnership comes with no
US Envoy Calls on UAE, Others to Cease Support for Sudan’s Warring Factions
The US has appealed to the UAE and other countries to halt support for Sudan’s warring parties. The call came on Monday when the US envoy to the United Nations
Togolese People Head to Polls in Parliamentary Elections
Togolese voters headed to the polls on Monday to cast their votes for a new parliament following the enactment of a new law that will see the assembly elect the
Congo’s President Says He Wants Peace Amidst Standoff with Rwanda
Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has revealed he wants to give peace with Rwanda a chance. He made this revelation during an interview with DW, while on a visit to Germany
Ireland Deliberating on Revoking Visa-free Travel Policy for South Africans
The Republic of Ireland is considering putting a halt to its travel policy on South Africa that enables the country’s citizens to visit without a visa. The Western European country
PZ Cussons Could Exit Africa over Nigeria’s Currency Woes
British consumer goods giant, PZ Cussons, is considering selling its Africa operations following the recent economic downturn across the continent, especially in Nigeria, its largest market. According to the company’s
Coca-Cola Preparing for IPO of Africa Bottling Arm Next Year
Beverages giant Coca-Cola is gearing up for the initial public offering of its African bottling arm, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, next year. The company could seek an $8 billion valuation although