Six Nigerian Soldiers Killed in Deadly Ambush
Six Nigerian soldiers lost their lives to a gunmen ambush on Friday, the Nigerian army has revealed. The soldiers were in pursuit of bandits who escaped during an earlier encounter. According to the army’s spokesperson, the troops were on a fighting patrol in Karaga village situated in Niger, a state in the northern part of […]
What are the Implications of Togo’s Proposed Constitutional Change?
Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbe recently proposed an amendment to the country’s constitution. However, opposition groups are opposed to the change as they believe it will only serve to extend the president’s hold on power and weaken the country’s democracy. Gnassingbe’s proposed constitutional amendment seeks to change the West African country’s system of government from a […]
UN Special Envoy to Libya Resigns After 18 Months on the Job
Senegalese diplomat Abdoulaye Bathily has resigned from his role as UN Special Envoy to Libya 18 months after his appointment. Bathily cited frustration with the country’s political situation as the reason for his resignation. During his tenure, Bathily had tried to get the five major political actors in the country to work together toward an […]
Kenyan Athletes Win London Marathon Double After Tribute to Kiptum
Alexander Mutiso Munyao gave Kenya another London Marathon win on Sunday after finishing ahead of Ethiopian Kenenisa Bekele. Mutiso Munyao’s win was Kenya’s second of the day as his female contemporary, Olympic winner Peres Jepchirchir, also finished first in the women’s-only race, setting the record for the fastest time ever in a women-only marathon. The […]
TLcom Capital Seals Largest Early-Stage VC Fund in Africa at $154 Million
Venture capital firm TLcom Capital has announced the close of its second Africa-focused technology fund – the TIDE Africa Fund II. At $154 million, the TIDE Africa Fund II is more than twice as large as TLcom Capital’s first fund, the TIDE Africa Fund I, which closed in 2020. Furthermore, it enthrones TLcom Capital as […]
