Africa
Mali’s Former Prime Minister Charged Over Social Media Post
Moussa Mara, Mali‘s former prime minister(PM), has been charged with “undermining the credibility of the state” following a social media post about his visits to political prisoners. Mara held the post of prime minister for eight months from 2014 to 2015. He was previously summoned for questioning after a July 4 post on X, where […]
IMF Raises Global Growth Forecast Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its global growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 slightly, citing stronger-than-expected purchases in advance of a jump in tariffs imposed by the United States and a drop in the effective US tariff rate. However, the IMF warned that the global economy faces major risks, including a potential rebound […]
RSF Attacks Exacerbate Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has launched a series of attacks in North Kordofan, Sudan, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region. The attacks have resulted in the displacement of tens of thousands of people, who are seeking refuge in the city of el-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan. Hamisa, a 60-year-old woman, fled her […]
Four Killed, Hundreds Arrested in Angola Protests
At least four people were killed and hundreds arrested during protests against a fuel price hike in Angola‘s capital, Luanda. The protests erupted in response to the government’s decision to raise the price of diesel by 30%, which led to large hikes in fares by minibus taxis, an important method of transport for many Angolans. […]
Global Hunger on the Decline, But Challenges Persist in Africa
Global hunger levels have declined for the third consecutive year, with approximately 673 million people, or 8.2% of the world’s population, experiencing hunger in 2024. Improved access to food in regions like South America and India has driven this downward trend. However, Africa and the Middle East continue to struggle with deepening malnutrition and climate […]
UK Foreign Aid Cuts to Hit Africa Hard
The UK government has revealed plans to cut foreign aid, with support for children’s education and women’s health in Africa facing the biggest reductions. The cuts follow a 40% reduction in foreign aid spending, from 0.5% of gross national income to 0.3%, to increase defence spending to 2.5%. According to a Foreign Office report and […]
Rwanda Exits Regional Bloc Amid DR Congo Tensions
Rwanda has announced its withdrawal from the Economic Community of Central African States (Eccas), a regional bloc comprising 11 member states. This decision follows a diplomatic dispute with the Democratic Republic of Congo over Rwanda’s involvement in the conflict in eastern DR Congo. Rwanda was set to assume the chairmanship role of Eccas, which rotates […]
Trump’s Feud with Elon Musk: Who will Feel the Sneeze?
In what the Yoruba-speaking people would refer to as Èèdì (a spell), the seemingly affectionate relationship between Donald Trump, US President, and his close ally Elon Musk, a tech giant and billionaire, began crumbling down like a mountain of ice enmeshed in a gush of volcanic eruption with Trump warning Musk of “very serious consequences” […]
Africa Bears Brunt of Global Malaria Burden
Africa continues to shoulder the heaviest load in the global fight against malaria, accounting for 94% of all cases and bearing the brunt of the disease’s devastating impact. According to the World Health Organisation’s 2024 World Malaria Report, 11 African countries are at the epicenter of the crisis, recording approximately two-thirds of global malaria cases […]
CAF Announces Dates and Venues for 2025 U-20 AFCON
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the dates, kick-off times, and venues for the group stage and knockout fixtures of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations(AFCON). The 17th edition of the biennial competition will take place from April 27 to May 18, 2025, featuring 13 nations competing across three venues in Cairo, […]