Armed Conflicts Reach Highest Level Since WWII Ended in 2023
In 2023, the number of armed conflicts worldwide reached a post-World War II high, with 59 conflicts recorded, according to a new study. Most of the conflicts occurred in Africa, with 28, followed by Asia with 17, and the Middle East with 10. Europe and the Americas had three and one conflicts, respectively. Despite the […]
Missing Malawian Vice-President Killed in Plane Crash with Nine Others
Malawi’s Vice-President, Saulos Chilima, and nine others, including former First Lady Shanil Dzimbiri, have been killed in a plane crash, President Lazarus Chakwera has announced. The group went missing on Monday after the military plane carrying them to the funeral of a former government minister disappeared in a mountainous region north of the country. Air […]
Russia Pressures African Migrants and Students to Fight in Ukraine for Visas
Russia is coercing thousands of African migrants and students to fight in its war against Ukraine by threatening visa non-renewal and deportation, according to European officials. Apart from this, the country is offering signing bonuses and salaries, with false promises of lucrative work to some. Many migrants have been pressured to join the Russian Armed […]
EU Tightens Migration Policy with Three New Tactics
Nearly a decade after the 2015 “migrant crisis,” the EU has intensified efforts to control migration from Africa and the Middle East after what appears to be another wave of migrants seeking to cross over onto the continent. In a bid to combat this, the EU has tightened its border security and introduced three new […]
Violence Forces Hospital Staff to Flee North Darfur’s Main Hospital
On Saturday, soldiers from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) stormed North Darfur’s main hospital in El Fasher, firing shots and looting vital medical supplies, including an ambulance. As reported by Doctors Without Borders (MSF), the attack led to the suspension of all activities at the hospital, which was the only facility in the region equipped […]
African Development Bank Prioritizes Global Financial Reform at Recent Annual Meeting
Tensions between Niger and Benin have intensified after Benin arrested five Nigerian nationals for allegedly entering the port of Seme illegally. The country claims that two of the detainees are agents of Niger’s ruling junta and had gained access to the facility via fake documents. Niger denied the allegations, tagging it a kidnapping. It countered […]
African Development Bank Prioritizes Global Financial Reform at Recent Annual Meeting
Tensions between Niger and Benin have intensified after Benin arrested five Nigerian nationals for allegedly entering the port of Seme illegally. The country claims that two of the detainees are agents of Niger’s ruling junta and had gained access to the facility via fake documents. Niger denied the allegations, tagging it a kidnapping. It countered […]
Ugandan Women Donate Breast Milk to Help Fellow Mothers
Caroline Ikendi faced a dire situation when she couldn’t produce breast milk after an emergency Caesarean section to save her preterm babies. Her search for donors led her to ATTA Breastmilk Community, which provided the necessary milk until her babies were strong enough to leave the hospital. Founded in 2021 by Tracy Ahumuza, who also […]
Nigerian Star’s Fatal Boat Accident Prompts Calls for Safety Overhaul in Nollywood
The tragic death of Nigerian actor Junior Pope, real name John Paul Odonwodo, has shaken Nollywood, prompting urgent calls for improved safety measures. The 42-year-old actor drowned in the River Niger after a boat collision, a day after posting a video highlighting the risks actors face. Four others, including film crew members, also perished in […]
Ghana Launches Africa’s Largest Floating Solar Project in Africa
Ghana has inaugurated the largest floating solar PV system in West Africa at the Bui generating station in the Bono region. This 5-megawatt facility, part of a hybrid plant combining solar and hydro resources, is a significant step towards Ghana’s goal of generating 10% of its electricity from renewables by 2030, as it will contribute […]
