DR Congo: Uphold Rights, Rule of Law After Failed Coup
Prosecute Participants Fairly; Investigate Possible Summary Killings The Democratic Republic of Congo government should ensure that those who took part in an attempted coup are prosecuted in fair trials, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should also thoroughly and impartially investigate and appropriately prosecute security forces’ alleged extrajudicial killings of coup participants. Details are still […]
Africa Needs $6 Billion Annually to Bridge Digital Divide
The International Financial Corporation (IFC) has revealed that Africa must double its digital infrastructure spending to $6 billion annually to connect more people and businesses to the internet. The IFC’s revelation comes on the heels of a survey of firms across 54 countries that shows that low internet usage on the continent can be attributed […]
Burkina Faso’s Junta Delays Return to Civilian Rule by Five Years
Burkina Faso’s military rulers have extended their stay in power by an additional five years, following a national dialogue that concluded with a new charter. At the beginning of their rule, the junta promised that elections would hold in July 2024 to restore civilian rule if the country’s security situation permits. With less than two […]
Darfur Fighting: 130 Perish at El Fasher Hospital
Rival groups in the Sudan civil war, the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) recently intensified their battle for the control of El Fasher, a major urban center in Darfur, Sudan. This has led to the death of over 130 people at a single hospital in the city, South Hospital. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) […]
Can Oil-Rich Rivers State Become Nigeria’s New Investment Hub?
Rivers State in Nigeria is positioning itself as an attractive investment destination, with Governor Siminalayi Fubara announcing initiatives to foster a more investor-friendly environment. His administration is focusing on re-industrialization and reviving closed factories through measures like prompt land title issuance and moratorium on taxes for new businesses to achieve this goal. Speaking at the […]
Musk’s Starlink Secures License to Begin Operations in Zimbabwe
On Saturday, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced that Zimbabwe’s telecom regulator has approved Elon Musk’s Starlink, allowing SpaceX’s satellite unit to operate in the country. This move aims to bring high-speed, low-cost, low-Earth-orbit (LEO) internet infrastructure to all parts of Zimbabwe, including the rural areas. Starlink will operate through its local partner, IMC Communications. At this […]
Haiti Intervention on Hold: Kenyan Advance Team Leaves Amid Logistical Issues
An advance team of Kenyan police officials has returned from Haiti after recommending a delay in the deployment of a multinational force intended to address violence in the country. The delay, announced by President William Ruto, is due to logistical issues, including incomplete base construction and the need for essential resources like vehicles. According to […]
India’s Ambani Eyes Africa’s Mobile Boom with New Telecom Venture
Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, is making a foray into the African telecom market in a move that will see India counter China’s growing influence on the continent. Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd., through its subsidiary Radisys Corp., will provide crucial network infrastructure, applications, and smartphones for Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC), a telecom firm based in Ghana. […]
Nigeria’s GDP Expands 2.98% Year-on-Year in Q1 2024
Nigeria’s GDP grew by 2.98% in the first quarter of 2024, a slight decrease from the 3.46% recorded in Q4 2023 but an improvement from the 2.31% in Q1 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The Services sector was the main driver, with a 4.32% growth, contributing 58.04% to the GDP. The agricultural […]
Butterflies Take Flight! Italian Museum Recreates Tanzanian Forest
The Museo delle Scienze (MUSE) in Trento, Italy, has created the Butterfly Forest, a lush greenhouse modeled on Tanzania’s Udzungwa Mountains, a biodiversity hotspot. The exhibit features plant species endemic to the area and animals from all over the world, including butterflies, fish, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. This project aims to create awareness on MUSE’s […]
