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22/04/2024

African leaders are concerned about violent extremism on the continent and have been meeting in Nigeria for a summit that is seeking African solutions. They have called for the revamping of institutions fighting violent extremism on the continent and the setting up of a standby military force and greater control over peace-keeping efforts.

Discover the African summit on violent extremism and the efforts to find African solutions. Learn about the revamping of institutions and the call for a standby military force.

08/04/2024

Rwanda has started commemorating 30 years since the 1994 genocide took place. The genocide led to the death of more than 1 million people over a period of 100 days, starting on April 7 1994.

The genocide led to the death of more than 1 million people over a period of 100 days, starting on April 7 1994.

05/04/2024

The new currency is called Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) and will be in circulation alongside foreign currencies, central bank governor John Mushayavanhu told journalists in Harare. Banks have to convert their current Zimbabwean dollar balances into ZiG with immediate effect.

Zimbabwe launches new currency backed by gold to combat inflation. Learn about the country's latest efforts to stabilize its economy.

03/04/2024

In a global era where couples seek extraordinary and unforgettable wedding experiences, the enchantment of Africa’s diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and breathtaking scenery is capturing the hearts of couples worldwide. At the forefront of this global fascination with destination weddings is Nigeria, boasting a remarkable 48,300 monthly searches —surpassing the combined searches for Ghana and South Africa, which round out the top three destinations.

Discover the most popular wedding destinations in Africa and plan your dream destination wedding amidst Africa's diverse landscapes and rich cultures.

02/04/2024

Police in Ghana have said protection has been offered to a 12-year-old girl whose marriage to a traditional priest aged 63 in the capital Accra has sparked outrage. In a statement the police said both the girl and her mother are under protection as investigations continue into the incident.

Outrage in Ghana over marriage of 12-year-old girl to a 63-year-old traditional priest. Police provide protection as investigations continue.

02/04/2024

Mali's political parties concerned as military leaders delay elections. The ruling junta failed to organise polls within a promised 24-month transition back to democracy after a second coup in 2021.

Mali's political parties concerned as military leaders delay elections. Learn about the current state of affairs and the request for a time frame for presidential elections.

19/03/2024

Gambia imposed fines and jail sentences as part of the law enforcing the ban that intends stopping people from carrying out female circumcision. Despite the ban, FGM has been on the rise in recent years amid activist campaigns to end the practice. Calls for reversal of the ban grew more particularly since President Adama Barrow came to power in 2017.

The debate over the ban on female ge***al mutilation in Gambia: Find out why lawmakers are considering reversing the 2015 ban.

13/03/2024

Rwandan prominent opposition politician, Victoire Ingabire says a court has barred her from contesting July’s presidential election. She has condemned the court ruling, which she describes as politically motivated.

Discover the story of Victoire Ingabire, a prominent opposition politician barred from contesting the presidential election in Rwanda.

04/03/2024

President Nana Akufo-Addo said he wants to await the Supreme Court’s ruling following a legal challenge to the passed bill. It is only after that would he make a decision on the bill. He told members of the Diplomatic Corps that Ghana’s commitment to upholding its Human Rights record remains strong.

Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo delays decision on anti-LGBTQ bill. Find out the details and the possible implications of this controversial legislation.

28/02/2024

Lawmakers in Ghana have passed the controversial anti-LGBTQ bill into law.

Ghana passes controversial anti-LGBTQ bill into law. Find out about the new legislation and its implications for LGBTQ rights in Ghana.

23/02/2024

Ghana's Asantewaa fails in sing-a-thon world record attempt

Ghana's Afua Asantewaa Owusu Aduonum has failed in her attempt to break the record for singing for the longest hours.

23/02/2024

Senegal President Macky Sall has vowed to exit power when his mandate ends on April 2. His assurance comes days after the country’s Constitutional Council ruled that a decision to delay the presidential election this month was illegal.

Macky Sall vows to leave power as his presidential mandate ends on April 2. Learn more about the current political situation in Senegal.

22/02/2024

Ghanaian social media influencer, Mona Faiz Montrage has pleaded guilty in a $2 million romance scam case. Montrage also known as Hajia4Reall was extradited last year from the United Kingdom to the US to face criminal charges.

Ghanaian influencer Hajia4Reall pleads guilty in $2 million romance scam case. Find out the details of the charges and the consequences she now faces.

20/02/2024

44-year-old South African Wamkele Mene has been re-elected as the Secretary General of the AfCFTA Secretariat. African Heads of State and Government at the African Union’s summit last weekend in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, re-affirmed their confidence in Mene, re-appointing him for another four year term.

Wamkele Mene re-elected as Secretary General of AfCFTA Secretariat. African Union re-affirms confidence in Mene for another four-year term.

12/02/2024

Africa Cup of Nations 2023 saw Ivory Coast break the hosting country record, and André Ayew and Youssef Msakni both tie for most appearances at AFCON. Records broken & more!

12/02/2024

Just like a fairy tale story, Ivory Coast went from being almost eliminated from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to winning it eventually.

Ivory Coast's historic winning run culminates in AFCON glory over Nigeria in the 2023 tournament.

28/01/2024

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have announced their withdrawal from the regional bloc ECOWAS as they accuse the body of threat. The three countries being led by the military said the decision taken in complete sovereignty will take immediate effect.

Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have left ECOWAS, citing violations of the organization's founding principles. Find out more about the suspension, sanctions, and their decision to leave.

24/01/2024

Six persons have been sentenced to death in Ghana for an alleged coup plot. Find out why these six persons were found guilty and convicted to death by hanging, and the roles of the three who were acquitted.

Six persons have been sentenced to death in Ghana for a coup plot in 2019. Find out why these six persons were found guilty and convicted to death by hanging, and the roles of the three who were acquitted.

20/01/2024

The 2024 ranking of the world’s most powerful passports has been revealed. The ranking utilizes International Air Transport Association (IATA) data which maintains the world’s largest and most accurate database of travel information. The list also reflects passport strength through visa-free access to various countries. Check it out!

Discover the most powerful African passports according to a recent report by Henley & Partners. The ranking includes visa-free access to various countries: Seychelles, Mauritius, South Africa, Botswana + more!

20/01/2024

A court in Sierra Leone has allowed the former president Ernest Bai Koroma to travel to Nigeria for medical care. He left by plane flying to Nigeria on Friday after the court permit amid charges for his alleged role in a failed military coup attempt. Koroma is facing four offences including treason for his alleged role in the incident which occurred last November. The charges also include misprision of treason and two counts of harbouring.

Former President Ernest Bai Koroma travels to Nigeria for medical care under court permit after charges of treason, misprision of treason and two counts of harbouring in attempted November military coup.

15/01/2024

The United Nation has said that about 2,000 U.N. peacekeepers will start withdrawing from eastern areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo by in April. This would be the first phase of the peacekeeping mission’s planned withdrawal from the country.

UN peacekeepers to leave Congo in April, per the request of the Congolese President as part of the U.N. mission's planned withdrawal. U.N. Security Council approves end of mission with 2,000 peacekeepers starting withdrawal.

12/01/2024

Discover the most powerful African passports according to a recent report by Henley & Partners. The ranking includes visa-free access to various countries: Seychelles, Mauritius, South Africa, Botswana + more!

11/01/2024

South Africa last month filed the case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) seeking a declaration that Israel has committed genocide against Palestine. The ICJ, sometimes known as the World Court, is the United Nations venue for resolving disputes between states. South Africa, an ally of Palestine wants this court case to bring attention to Israel’s crackdown against the Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza.

The ICJ, sometimes known as the World Court, is the United Nations venue for resolving disputes between states.

10/01/2024

Former Chief Justice of Liberia, Gloria Musu Scott, has been sentenced to life imprisonment along with three family members for the murder of Charlotte Musu, her niece. The former chief justice said intruders rather broke into her residence and killed her niece. The court though found her and the three family members guilty of Charlotte’s murder after a five-month trial. Ms Scott’s lawyers said they would appeal the judgement.

Former Chief Justice of Liberia, Gloria Musu Scott, sentenced to life imprisonment along with three family members for the murder of Charlotte Musu. Learn more about the court trial and conviction.

09/01/2024

Sierra Leone authorities have now charged 27 soldiers with multiple offences over last year’s alleged failed coup attempt. The charges against them were read out in court and include mutiny, failure to suppress mutiny and murder. A statement from the defence ministry said the soldiers have also been charged with aiding the enemy, communicating with the enemy and other relevant offences.

The charges against them were read out in court and include mutiny, failure to suppress mutiny and murder.

08/01/2024

Kenya in 2023 announced it was implementing a visa-free policy for all visitors into the east African nation. The policy took effect this month, making it the first country to implement a visa-free entry scheme for all foreign travelers irrespective of their nationality. But the implementation of the policy seems complicated and hectic for many travelers who are now required to pay a $30 processing fee before gaining entry. This requirement also applies to countries whose citizens previously had unrestricted access to Kenya and didn’t have to make some online submissions.

Kenya per the new policy now operates a cutting-edge electronic travel authorization (ETA) system, that has replaced traditional visas with a simple online application process. But it would cost people applying for entry a $30 processing fee.

06/01/2024

Since July 2023, there have been hundreds of applications from Ghanaians showing interest in attempting several records in different categories. In December last year, the whole country was caught up in the frenzy when a broadcaster, Afua Asantewaa Owusu Aduonum took up the challenge to break the record for singing for the longest hours. While she awaits validation another woman, chef Failatu Abdul-Razak in Tamale, northern Ghana has kept the ecstasy going. She has now cooked for over 140 hours since January 1, in her attempt to break the Guinness world record for the longest hours cooking. She wants to cook for 240 hours and plans to end it all on January 10.

Ghana has suddenly been gripped with a new frenzy of breaking and setting Guinness World Records with no end in sight just yet.

05/01/2024

South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has been released from jail nearly 11 years after killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. He walked free on Friday after being granted parole last November haven served nine years for the crime which he was convicted of.

South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius granted parole, released from jail nine years after killing Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius is now back home.

04/01/2024

27-year-old Nadia Mohamed, a Somali-American who was elected mayor two months ago in US state of Minnesota has been sworn in. She made history as America’s first Somali-American elected mayor by voters in the city council of St. Louis Park in Minnesota. Her election made her the city’s first Black mayor in 170 years, and the second known Somali mayor in U.S. history.

Nadia Mohamed's election made her the city's first Black mayor in 170 years, and the second known Somali mayor in U.S. history.

03/01/2024

Ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone has been charged with treason for a failed coup attempt. Learn more about the charges made against him on Wednesday in Freetown.

Charges of treason in Sierra Leone following failed coup attempt of Nov. 26, 2023. 54 wanted suspects incl. Ernest Bai Koroma's daughter.