Search in the website:
Africa
Yoweri Museveni and the challenges of sit-tight leadership in Africa
Africa, the world’s second-largest and second-most populous continent, despite being one of the continents which embraces democratic form of governance, faces a series of leadership challenges, including that of sit-tight leadership where the Heads of State desire to overstay their positions beyond the constitutionally stipulated terms. The laws of many African Nations like Nigeria, Ghana, […]
Ugandan President, Museveni, Seeks 7th Term after Four Decades in Office
Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, is seeking to run for a seventh term in office, after nearly four decades leading the East African Nation. A vast majority of citizens have never known any other leader aside from the 81-year-old president and former rebel. Museveni came to power in 1986, on a wave of optimism after leading […]
ECOWAS Suspends Guinea-Bissau After Military Coup
ECOWAS has suspended Guinea-Bissau from the regional bloc following a military coup that halted the country’s electoral process.
Insurgents Kill Four in Northern Mozambique Attack
The attackers reportedly clashed briefly with local militia before retreating, leaving behind casualties and a shaken community. Among the dead was a local merchant, and at least two girls were taken by the militants. Residents say a young man was fatally shot after refusing to hand over belongings. The Mozambican government has not commented on […]
Tinubu Pushes for Review Of Global Financial Framework
Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Second Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable, held on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, New York City, Tinubu emphasized that Africa must no longer wait for external capital, but instead mobilize its own resources and partnerships to drive mineral […]
DR Congo Accuses Rwanda Of Blocking Peace Efforts
Speaking on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Tshisekedi said Rwanda is continuing to support the M23 rebel group despite formally agreeing to withdraw its forces from Congolese territory. “Rwanda pretends to have withdrawn its troops but in reality, Rwanda troops continue to be present on Congolese soil and to support the M23,” […]
Super Eagles Rank 45th Globally, Sixth In Africa
The AFCON 2024 silver medalists dropped a place from the previous ranking on the back of poor outings in recent international matches. The Super Eagles home-based team endured a disastrous CHAN campaign, while the main team struggled to beat Rwanda in Uyo, before taking a point in South Africa. The poor performances saw Nigeria accumulate […]
Ghana Takes In West African Nationals Deported From US
Ghana President, John Dramani Mahama disclosed this, adding that a first batch of 14 deportees, made up of Nigerians, a Gambian and others had already arrived in Accra, with the Ghanaian authorities facilitating their return to their respective countries. “We were approached by the US to accept third-party nationals who were being removed from the […]
Ethiopia Inaugurates Africa’s Largest Dam Amid Tensions with Egypt
The $4-billion dam, built across the Blue Nile near the Sudanese border, has been a source of national pride for Ethiopia and a rare symbol of unity in a country facing deep internal divisions. Constructed by Italian firm Webuild, the dam stands 170 metres tall and stretches nearly two kilometres, with the capacity to generate […]
Tunis to Host 2025 ITTF-Africa Senior Table Tennis Championships After Venue Shift from Kigali
The event, initially scheduled to take place at the BK Arena in Kigali, has been relocated after an internal review by ITTF-Africa. The governing body cited unforeseen circumstances affecting Rwanda’s capacity to host the championships as the reason behind the decision. Kigali had been poised to further cement its growing reputation as a regional hub […]