Will Kamala Harris’s economic plans sway US voters? | Unemployment
Fears of a United States recession are putting the presidential campaign of Kamala Harris to the test.Unemployment in the US is at its highest level…
Russia accuses Ukraine of opening ‘African front’ as Niger cuts Kyiv ties | Conflict News
Ukraine is seeking support from the Global South, but several West African states are ditching Western ties to turn to Russia.Russia has accused Ukraine of…
Young Nigerians find pawns of purpose after local chess prodigy’s success | Poverty and Development
Lagos, Nigeria – There was a glint in Tunde Onakoya’s eyes that concealed the chess prodigy’s exhaustion as he made it to the 60-hour mark…
The Forest Women of Afi in Nigeria | Environment
Mary Ofre and her local women’s group play an important part in protecting the Afi forests from illegal logging.The magnificent Afi forest in Nigeria’s Cross…
Turkey to submit bid to join South Africa ICJ genocide case against Israel | Courts News
Foreign minister says Turkey will formally submit its declaration of intervention on Wednesday at The Hague.Turkey says it will formally submit its declaration of intervention…
Tanzania wants to evict Maasai for wildlife – but they’re fighting back | Human Rights
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania – Joseph Oleshangay’s theory is that government officials in his country, Tanzania, see people from his community as less than human. The 36-year-old…
Mali breaks off diplomatic ties with Ukraine | Conflict News
Move comes amid controversy over attacks late last month targeting Malian soldiers and mercenaries from Russia’s Wagner group.Mali has announced it is severing diplomatic ties…
What is fuelling protests and a violent crackdown in Nigeria?
Demonstrators killed by police and millions put under curfew. Source link
Several killed in al-Shabab beach attack in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu | Al-Shabab News
Armed group claims responsibility for attack on popular seaside spot frequented by Somalis on weekends.Several people have been killed and more wounded in an attack…
Uganda’s Cheptegei wins men’s 10,000m gold at Paris Olympics 2024 | Paris Olympics 2024 News
Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei withstood surging Ethiopian team tactics to claim gold in the men’s Olympic 10,000-metre at the Stade de France. The three-time world champion…
Police fire tear gas as Nigeria economic hardship protests resume | Protests News
Curfews were ordered across several northern states on Friday after clashes erupted the previous day.Security forces have fired tear gas to break up protests in…
‘Nigerians are tired’: Protesters fed up with bad governance, soaring costs | Protests News
Lagos, Nigeria – Armed with a protest sign, 20-year-old Samuel Adeleke joined a crowd of angry Nigerians gathered in Ikeja, the heart of Nigeria’s commercial…
Photos: Protesters in Nigeria demonstrate over high cost of living | Protests News
Police in Nigeria have used tear gas to disperse demonstrators in the capital, Abuja, and the northern city of Kano as thousands of people in…
The ‘ungoverning’ of Kenya | Opinions
One of the most interesting grammatical elements of Kiswahili, the most widely spoken African language in the world, is that you can always create the…
Hundreds protest across Nigeria over soaring cost of living, fuel prices | Protests News
Demonstrators voice discontent over government reforms they say have triggered high inflation and devalued the currency.Nigerian troops and police have tightened security in Lagos and…
Guinea court jails ex-military leader Camara for crimes against humanity | Crimes Against Humanity News
Landmark verdict on 2009 massacre ‘sounds toll against impunity’, but military rulers continue to repress opposition and media.A court in Guinea has sentenced former military…
‘It’s evil’: Breast ironing leaves long-term scars for women in Nigeria | Women’s Rights
Abuja, Nigeria – When children turn 10, their first double-digit milestone is usually a time of excitement. But not for Elizabeth John, who could only…
Tanzanian youth show solidarity with Palestinians | Gaza
NewsFeedVideo shows Tanzanian youth showing solidarity with Palestinians by raising banners as they jump into the water in Zanzibar. The event was organized by Tanzanian…
Men’s hockey highlights: Team GB draw with South Africa at Paris 2024
Watch highlights as goals from Phillip Roper and Rupert Shipperley help GB secure a 2-2 draw with South Africa in the men's hockey pool stage…
Mali rebels claim major victory over army, Russian mercenaries | Conflict News
Tuareg separatists say they ‘obliterated’ enemy columns and seized a large amount of equipment and weapons.A mainly Tuareg separatist coalition has claimed a major victory…