The former defence minister of Guinea, Mohamed Diané, a man formerly held in high esteem and value, has been charged with a sentence of five years in prison for corruption, embezzlement of public funds, and money laundering. This is no surprise, as corruption has become a norm for most politicians, not just in Africa but […]
The people of Gambia have been waiting for justice for a long time. Now, they are one step closer. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has given the go-ahead for a special court to try crimes committed during the brutal rule of former dictator Yahya Jammeh. For 22 years, Jammeh’s regime was marked
No United States president has ever visited Angola because the leadership of the United States of America believes that they can stay in the U.S. and issue orders to get what they want from any African country. But then, such a master’s system is fast fading away. Africans are wiser now, and with the assistance
Former President John Dramani Mahama’s victory marked a dramatic change in Ghana’s government. Mahama becomes the first leader to win the president again after losing past election, which is a significant turning point in the history of the nation. Amidst economic difficulties and worries about corruption, the election’s outcome demonstrates Ghanaians’ yearning for a change
John Mahama wins Ghana presidential election in a historic comeback. Read More »
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has shattered Namibia’s glass ceiling by becoming the country’s first female president. With a staggering 57% of the vote, she outpaced her closest rival, Panduleni Itula, who garnered 26%. However, Itula has refused to concede, citing “deeply flawed” elections marred by logistical issues and a three-day polling extension in some areas. His party,
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Something that has a beginning shall have an end; it is just a matter of time. When France was pushing some African countries left and right because they colonized them, France never knew that a day would come when the children of those France humiliated would take over power and begin to ask questions to
Developing countries are facing unprecedented challenges due to climate change. To combat this, a groundbreaking agreement has been reached to provide substantial financial support. This innovative deal aims to mobilize significant resources to support climate resilience and sustainable development. The funding will be crucial in helping vulnerable communities adapt to the changing climate. The agreement
Climate Hope: A New Deal for Developing Countries. Read More »
Leaders of some less privileged countries in the world would have still been alive today if President Putin was in power when they were leading their various countries. Men like Muammar Gaddafi of Libya, Thomas Sankara of Burkina Faso, and others would not have been eliminated. Their alleged offences were looking out for the interests
A 21-year-old Ugandan TikToker, Emmanuel Nabugodi, has just been sentenced to 32 months in prison for creating a video that mocked President Yoweri Museveni. The video was a mock trial where Nabugodi called for Museveni’s public flogging, which obviously didn’t sit well with the authorities. Nabugodi had gained a significant following on TikTok with around
Uganda’s War on Free Speech: TikToker Jailed 32 Months for Mocking President. Read More »
The United Nations is stepping up its mission to tackle the global climate crisis, emphasizing the urgent need for collective action. Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it’s a reality disrupting ecosystems, economies, and communities around the world. Driven by human activities and unchecked emissions, it is triggering extreme weather events and rising sea
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