Kenyan Protesters Demand Ruto’s Resignation Despite Tax Bill Withdrawal
Kenyan protesters are demanding President William Ruto’s resignation despite his withdrawal of a controversial finance bill that aimed to raise taxes to address the country’s debt. The bill had sparked mass protests and clashes with police that had resulted in the death of over 20 people and injuries to hundreds of others. On Thursday, police […]
Ruling Junta Exploring Alternative Route for Niger’s Oil
Niger is considering rerouting its oil exportation through Chad after it faced challenges transporting it through a China-backed 1,930-kilometer pipeline that goes through neighboring Benin. This halt is due to both a diplomatic disagreement with Benin and an attack by the Patriotic Liberation Front, a rebel group that has threatened further assaults unless Niger cancels […]
Mali’s Junta Transfers Detained Opposition Activists to Prison
Mali’s ruling junta has moved opposition politicians, arrested in a crackdown earlier this month, to prison. The politicians, who number eleven, were arrested during a private meeting and have since been held on charges of attacks and conspiracy against the government, among others. According to a family member of one of the detainees, the junta […]
ICC Finds Mali’s Jihadist Leader Guilty of War Crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has convicted Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud, an al-Qaeda-linked extremist, for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Mali between 2012 and 2013. At the time, Al Hassan was one of the leaders of Ansar Dine, a jihadist group with al-Qaeda ties, which controlled northern […]
Armed Group’s Attack Leaves 20 Soldiers and a Civilian Dead in Niger
At least 20 soldiers and one civilian were killed in an ambush by armed groups near the village of Tassia in western Niger, the Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday. The attack, which occurred close to the Burkina Faso border, also left nine soldiers wounded, prompting the Ministry to declare three days of national mourning […]
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces Push for More Territory in Advance on Sennar
Paramilitaries from Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have advanced on the southeastern city of Sennar, forcing families to flee amidst heavy fighting. Residents report artillery and gunfire, with many seeking refuge in nearby villages. The conflict, ongoing for over 14 months, began after the army and RSF clashed over a planned integration of their forces. […]
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Continues Operations After Fire Incident
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery reported normal operations after a fire at its effluent treatment plant on Wednesday. The fire, which led to large plumes of dark smoke emanating from the facility, was captured on video and shared on social media. In a press release addressing the incident, the company’s spokesperson Anthony Chiejina stated that the outbreak […]
Nigeria’s Queer Community Celebrates Pride Month with Secret Ball
In Nigeria, where same-sex relationships are illegal, the Fola Francis Ball provided a safe, celebratory space for over 500 members of Lagos’s queer community. Held in secret, the event honored the late transgender activist Fola Francis and marked Pride Month, the monthlong observance of queer people that takes place every June. Attendees embraced neo-gothic themes, […]
Starlink Unveils Competitive Data Plan for Kenyans
Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, Starlink, has introduced a new, affordable data plan in Kenya, challenging local telecom giants Safaricom and Airtel. The new plan offers 50GB of data for $10.16 monthly, which is significantly cheaper than Airtel’s similar package at $23.44 and Safaricom’s 45GB plan at $19.53. The new offering is expected to intensify […]
South Sudan Aerial Survey Reveals Largest Ever Mammal Migration
A recent aerial survey in South Sudan has revealed the largest land mammal migration on earth, involving 6 million antelopes. The migration is almost three times as large as the annual wildly popular “great migration” between Tanzania and Kenya, which involves about 2 million zebra, wildebeest, and gazelle. The survey, conducted by African Parks using […]
