Henry Wesley
Amnesty Urges Release of Opposition Leaders
Human rights watchdog Amnesty International is calling for the immediate release of Malian opposition figures, including Youssouf Daba Diawara, accusing…
Democrats Weigh Historic Gamble with Kamala Harris
July 21 - The Democratic Party is contemplating a historic move by potentially nominating Vice President Kamala Harris as its…
East African Businesses Flock to Kenyan Market
The landscape of East African business is undergoing a shift. Traditionally, Kenyan firms have been the dominant force expanding into…
Meta Fined $220M in Nigeria for Data Privacy Violations
Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has imposed a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms, the parent company…
Tunisian President Saied Announces Re-election Bid
TUNIS, July 19 - Tunisian President Kais Saied announced on Friday that he will seek another term in the October…
Niger Hunts Extremists After Deadly Raid on Village
Niamey, Niger - Nigerien authorities are searching for extremist militants following a deadly attack on a village in the western…
Opposition Leader Queries Kagame’s Election Win
Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire has challenged the legitimacy of President Paul Kagame’s overwhelming electoral win, citing concerns over the…
Baerbock Visits Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Addresses Sahel Crisis
Abidjan (dpa) – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has completed her visit to Côte d'Ivoire, the second stop of her…
Paul Kagame Wins Fourth Term with 99.15% of Votes
Kigali, Rwanda - Paul Kagame has been declared the winner of Rwanda's presidential election, securing a fourth term with 99.15%…
Car Bomb Kills 5, Injures Dozens in Mogadishu
Mogadishu – A powerful car bomb detonated outside a popular restaurant in Somalia’s capital on Sunday evening, killing at least…
Nigeria’s Population Strains Resources Due to Family Planning Issues
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria is grappling with a rapidly growing population expected to reach 377 million by 2050, exacerbating existing…
Congo Resists UN Exit Until Rwandan Troops Withdraw
Kinshasa, DR Congo - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is throwing a wrench into plans for a UN peacekeeping…
Fund Naija Launches Crowdfunding Platform for Nigerians
Lagos, Nigeria - A new platform inspired by GoFundMe, Fund Naija, has been launched to empower Nigerians within the country…
Lavish Lifestyles of Kenyan MPs Ignite Tax Protests
NAIROBI, July 12 – Outrage over proposed tax hikes in Kenya has been exacerbated by the ostentatious lifestyles of the…
South Sudan Reassigns Finance Minister Over Economic Crisis
NAIROBI, Kenya - South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has replaced his finance minister for the sixth time since 2020, raising…