Kenya’s President Halts Planned Pay Rise for State Officers
President William Ruto has ordered the halt of proposed salary increases for cabinet members and parliamentarians after public outcry. Proposed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), the pay rise would have delivered an increase of between 2% and 5% to the salaries of state officials, including judges. However, Kenyan citizens kicked against the plan, […]
Kenyan Celebrities Ditch Safaricom for Disrupting the Internet During Protests
Several Kenyan celebrities have severed ties with Safaricom, the country’s largest telecom company, over allegations of internet censorship during protests against proposed tax hikes. The celebrities, composed of more than 10 influencers and artists, accused Safaricom of intentionally disrupting social media communications as police used live ammunition and tear gas on protesters, resulting in at […]
Niger’s Ruling Junta Open to Dialogue with Benin Over Restoring Ties
Niger’s junta has agreed to talks with Benin to restore relations following a coup in Niger last year that led to border closures and a shutdown of a China-backed oil pipeline. The decision came after Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, met with former Benin presidents Thomas Boni Yayi and Nicephore Soglo on June 24. […]
Egypt’s President Reshuffles Cabinet as Economic Woes Persist
Egypt’s President Abdeh Fattah al-Sisi has sworn in a new cabinet one month after the resignation of the previous one. While the new cabinet features several members of the old one, Sisi has done some heavy reshuffling with the finance, foreign, and defense ministers all replaced. Led by Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly, who has been […]
Armed Group Kills 20+ Malians at Wedding Celebration
According to local officials, an armed group attacked a wedding ceremony in Djiguibombo, central Mali, and killed at least 21 people earlier this week. The assailants, arriving on motorcycles, looted homes, set fire to a health center, and stole livestock and supplies during the three-hour attack. Locals believe the attack was carried out by jihadists, […]
DR Congo Military Court Sentences 25 Soldiers to Death for Fleeing the Enemy
The Butembo garrison military court, situated in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has sentenced twenty-five soldiers to death for “fleeing the enemy.” The soldiers, part of a group of 31 defendants, including four civilian wives, faced numerous charges, including fleeing the enemy, dissipating war munitions, violating orders, and theft. The […]
Nigerian Oil Regulator Sanctions Sale of Eni and Equinor Assets
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has approved the sale of major oil assets involving Eni’s Nigerian Agip Oil Company and Equinor to Oando and Chappal respectively after completing the required regulatory processes. NUPRC’s CEO Gbenga Komolafe announced the development on Wednesday, revealing that the deals will be finalized in the coming days. Komolafe […]
Uganda’s Oil-related Income Rises as Country Transitions to Oil Producer
Uganda’s oil sector activities are ramping up as the country transitions to becoming an oil producer next year. According to a recent report by the Petroleum Fund, the taxation of oil and associated goods significantly boosted revenue for the financial year ending June 30, 2023, with the country generating an additional $11.66 million from oil […]
Cameroon President’s Daughter Ignites Speculation on Her Sexuality
Brenda Biya, the 26-year-old daughter of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, has ignited controversy by posting an image on Instagram where she kisses Brazilian model Layyons Valença. The picture, captioned “I’m crazy about you & I want the world to know,” has led to speculations from all and sundry about her sexuality, especially since Cameroon criminalizes […]
South Africa Urged to Burn 70,000kg Rhino Stockpile to Crush Illegal Trade
A new report by the EMS Foundation calls for South Africa’s 70,000kg rhino horn stockpile to be destroyed to prevent poaching and illegal trading of the endangered animals. Despite a global ban on international rhino horn trade since 1977, South Africa continues to stockpile horn, hoping the market will reopen someday in the future. While […]
