Three Americans Involved in DRC Foiled Coup, Claims Army Spokesperson
U.S. citizens have been implicated in a thwarted coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which aimed to assassinate President Félix Tshisekedi and seize power. The coup plot, led by Congolese nationals, was intercepted by DRC security forces and, according to the Congolese military spokesperson General Sylvain Ekenge, led to the death of […]
Uganda’s Queer Community Flee Over Harsh Anti-Gay Law
The enactment of harsh anti-gay laws in Uganda has forced many LGBTQ+ individuals to flee their homeland. These laws, among the strictest in the world, criminalize same-sex relationships and impose severe penalties, including life imprisonment. Enacted last year, the legislation has sparked fear and uncertainty within the LGBTQ+ community, leading to an exodus of people […]
US to Withdraw All Troops in Niger by September
The US government has set a timeline of September 15 for the withdrawal of its troops currently stationed in Niger, per a joint statement by the Pentagon and Nigerien defense officials that was published on Sunday. This move comes after months of diplomatic negotiations and rising tensions between the U.S. and Niger’s military junta, which […]
Rwanda Set to Mobilize Additional 2,500 Soldiers to Aid Mozambique’s Fight against Insurgency
Rwanda is set to deploy an additional 2,500 soldiers to Mozambique to aid their battle against Islamic State insurgency in the Cabo Delgado region. This act is part of a broader effort to stabilize the area, which has been plagued by violent extremism and instability since the insurgents first attacked in 2017. The insurgency has […]
Nigerian Court Denies Separatist Leader’s Bail Request for the Second Time
A Nigerian court has once again denied bail to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Speaking on Kanu’s bail request, the presiding judge Binta Nyako stated that she could not, in good faith, grant Kanu bail because he had once the opportunity in 2017, when he jumped bail and left […]
SA Approves of ICC Prosecutor’s Condemnation of Netanyahu and Hamas Leaders
South Africa has expressed support for the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) request for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leaders of Hamas. The warrants pertain to alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the Israel-Gaza conflict. Both parties, Israel and Hamas, have denied the allegations with Israel’s Netanyahu describing the […]
Facing Government Pressure, Lithium Miners in Zimbabwe Propose Refinery Projects
Lithium miners in Zimbabwe have presented plans to build refineries in response to government pressure to process minerals locally, according to deputy mines minister Polite Kambamura. Currently, four large scale lithium mining companies have submitted their plans, which Kambamura claims are yet to be reviewed, to the government. The government’s push for local lithium production […]
Europe Complicit in North African Nations’ Inhumane Practice of Dumping Migrants in the Desert
A new report by The Washington Post has revealed that Europe is complicit in the inhumane North African nations’ practice of pushing migrants to the desert. According to the newspaper’s investigation, conducted alongside Lighthouse Reports and other international media houses, the European Union, alongside some individual European countries, finance these inhumane operations that see tens […]
Job Crisis Takes Center Stage as South Africans Head to Polls
Hundreds of South Africans flocked to a government-organized job fair in Durban’s Umlazi township, highlighting the nation’s severe unemployment crisis ahead of the May 29 general election. With unemployment at 33% and youth unemployment at 46%, many are disillusioned with the ruling African National Congress (ANC). Attendees, like 37-year-old Mondli Magwaza, express desperation and frustration […]
African Startups Get Boost as Early-Stage VC Firm Launches $10 Million Fund
OpenSeedVC, an early-stage venture capital firm, has launched with a $10 million fund aimed at supporting African startups. The fund, OpenSeedVC’s first, is geared towards supporting founders on the continent who have domain expertise. The firm focuses on tech-driven ventures with high growth potential, providing them with the necessary capital to scale their operations. OpenSeedVC’s […]
