Thousands of Ugandans Who Guarded US State Buildings in War Zones Prepare to Sue

The group claims the employer failed to pay their agreed wages and cover medical bills, leaving many badly injured and mired in debt. The workers guarded institutions and military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan in the wake of the U.S. invasion of both nations from 2005 to 2022. They were recruited by private security companies […]

Satisfying the Desire of African Viewers to Engage with the Culturally Rich Content of Iwájú

The highly anticipated animated limited series “Iwájú” is set to captivate audiences with its blend of Nigerian culture and futuristic storytelling. Developed through a collaboration between Kugali Studios and Disney Animation, the six-episode show promises to offer a unique narrative experience centered around the adventures of Tola and Kole in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria. However, […]

Kenyan Communities Near Tsavo National Park are Seeing a Rise in Human-wildlife Conflict

The group Five Talents Kenya is helping the affected communities to reduce the conflicts, in part by introducing alternative crops that animals are less likely to eat. In mid-2023, Kenya’s Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife disbursed $6.2 million as compensation to victims of human-wildlife conflict, covering deaths, injuries, and crop and livestock losses. According to […]

Members of Ghana’s LGBTQ Community are Worried about the Implications of New Bill

Ghana’s parliament has passed legislation that intensifies a crackdown on the rights of LGBTQ people and those promoting lesbian, gay or other non-conventional sexual or gender identities in the West African country. The new legislation passed on Wednesday imposes a prison sentence of up to five years for the “wilful promotion, sponsorship or support of […]

A Rarely Seen Megamouth Shark was Recently Spotted in East Africa for the Very First Time

This megamouth shark was caught by an artisanal fishing vessel in Zanzibar’s waters, and then landed at a beach on Pemba Island. The shark was sold for about US$17, probably for consumption in the local communities. As the only individual megamouth shark ever found along the east coast of Africa, this finding extends the areas […]

UN Peacekeepers’ Withdrawal Coincides with an Intense Battle for Eastern DRC

The UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo known as MONUSCO began its withdrawal Wednesday with the official handover to the Congolese authorities of the first of its bases in South Kivu, in the east of the country. The Monusco withdrawal called for by Kinshasa last year, comes after 25 years of presence. It […]

The World Bank’s Commitment to Digital Transformation in Africa

The banking group is partnering with Smart Africa (www.SmartAfrica.org), to scale up the Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) initiative from a national to a regional focus as part of the Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP), in a bid to advance regional integration of digital markets through a USD 20 million grant for 5 […]

Malawi’s Wine Makers Innovate in the Face of Extreme Weather

Malawi is suffering some of the worst impacts of climate change despite being one of the world’s lowest emitters of greenhouse gases. One crop that has been seriously affected by extreme weather is banana, Malawi’s fourth biggest staple crop after maize, rice, and cassava. With temperatures sometimes reaching 43 degrees Celsius, bananas are often in […]

Here in Africa, Betting is Big Business

In many regions and estimates suggest the online gambling market in Africa could reach 7.1 million users by 2028, generating billions in revenue. However, gambling participation and regulations vary significantly across different regions and countries. While some countries have established gambling industries, others have bans or restrictions. Studies have shown participation rates exceeding 70% among […]

Day: February 29, 2024