Ghana’s parliament passes anti-LGBTQ bill | LGBTQ News
Rights activists condemn the law that would punish LGBTQ people as well as those who promote gay rights with years in prison. Ghana’s parliament has…
‘Jolt to reality’: Gaza war forces voter rethink ahead of South Africa poll | Elections
Cape Town, South Africa – Three months to South Africa’s much-anticipated general elections, the political landscape is being remade. Since Cyril Ramaphosa became president in…
The Malawians braving climate shocks and red tape to make banana wine | Agriculture
Karonga, Malawi – Regina Mukandawire has been growing bananas on her small farm in the Karonga district in northern Malawi for more than 16 years.…
Two people shot dead as Guinea protest turns bloody | Military News
The strike comes a week after the Guinean military unexpectedly dissolved the transitional government without providing a reason or announcing when a new one would…
Dozens dead after mosque attack in southern Burkina Faso, sources say | Armed Groups News
Places of worship and religious leaders across Burkina Faso have been targeted in attacks blamed on rebels. An attack on a mosque in eastern Burkina…
Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a humanitarian crisis | Humanitarian Crises
Heavy fighting between Congolese army and M23 rebels is fuelling displacement and regional tensions. M23 rebels have closed in on the capital of North Kivu…
How Drones Are Changing The Face Of Terrorism In Africa
The latest incident of drone interception, when Somali National Army (SNA) forces shot down two reconnaissance drones in the Ceel Dheer district of Galgaduud region…
At least 15 killed in attack on Catholic church in Burkina Faso | Crime News
Gunmen attacked a community as they gathered for prayers in the northern village of Essakane, church official says. At least 15 Catholic worshippers have been…
Dahomey doc on Europe’s looted African art wins Berlin film festival | Arts and Culture News
Dahomey, a documentary by Franco-Senegalese director Mati Diop probing the thorny issues surrounding Europe’s return of looted antiquities to Africa, has won the Berlin International…
ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger amid tensions in West Africa bloc | Politics News
The West African regional bloc is lifting sanctions imposed on Niger over last year’s coup, in a new push for dialogue following a series of…
How Kagiso Lediga became the most sought-after filmmaker in South Africa | Arts and Culture
As a teenager in drama school in Cape Town in the 1990s, Kagiso Lediga was bored by the heavy focus on theatre and Shakespeare in…
France’s Proposed Donors Conference to Salvage Sudan’s Economy and Support Humanitarian Needs
From a global perspective and new geopolitical paradigm, France’s leadership efforts in organizing the next fund-raising humanitarian conference in mid-April for Sudan, highlights the significance…
Crisis in eastern DR Congo | Conflict
NewsFeedHeavy fighting between Congolese armed forces and the M23 rebel group have forced thousands of civilians to flee their homes in east Democratic Republic of…
Funeral held for world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum | Athletics
NewsFeed“In Kelvin we saw the future of athletics in Kenya.” Kenya’s president was among hundreds of mourners who gathered for Kelvin Kiptum’s funeral on Friday.…
Hundreds of mourners attend funeral for marathon star Kiptum in Kenya | Athletics News
The 24-year-old set the world record in Chicago in October before his death in a car accident this month. Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, whose…
Putin Is Shipping Grain to Africa. The Largesse Comes With a Price
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessRussia is distributing free grain to countries facing food shortages, and in return it’s getting some valuable political support.Author of the article:Bloomberg News Aine…
Anchoring Stability in the HoA: The Transformative Impact of Somalia-Turkey Maritime Security Pact
The ratification of the Maritime Security and Economic Development Treaty between Somalia and Turkey by the Somali Parliament marks a crucial moment in the Horn…
UN Security Council sanctions rebels in DR Congo as violence escalates | United Nations News
A committee imposes an arms embargo, travel ban and asset freeze on leaders of six armed groups fighting in the mineral-rich region. The United Nations…
Sudanese refugees face gruelling wait in overcrowded South Sudan camps | Conflict News
A new truck arrives in the South Sudanese town of Renk, packed with dozens of elderly men, women and children, their exhausted faces betraying the…
Strategic Significance of Djibouti: A Geopolitical Playground for Global Powers
Djibouti, a diminutive nation, is situated in one of the most advantageous geographical positions on the planet. Strategically, the location is ideal for a military…