Nigerian Authorities Free Polish Students and Lecturer Arrested During Kano Protest
Nigeria has freed six Polish students and a lecturer from Warsaw University whom it detained earlier this month during anti-government protests in Kano. The group, in Nigeria as part of a program to study the Hausa language, was arrested for reportedly carrying Russian flags during the political protests that rocked the country earlier this month. […]
Ethiopia’s Mega-dam Significantly Boosts Power Output
Ethiopia has significantly increased electricity production from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, more than doubling its output from 750 megawatts to 1,550 megawatts after two additional turbines became operational. The dam, now fully transitioned from construction to operation, has long been a point of contention with downstream nations Egypt and […]
Rwanda’s Urban Growth Masks Unhealed Genocide Trauma
Rwanda’s ambitious urban transformation, particularly in Kigali, highlights a tension between modern development and the preservation of social memory in a post-genocide society. The city’s master plan, aiming for completion by 2050, has led to the demolition of informal settlements, displacing residents and disrupting long-established communities. While the vision for Kigali includes creating a “green […]
US and UN Call for Talks to Resolve Libyan Central Bank Dispute
The US and the UN are urging diplomacy to resolve the escalating conflict over control of Libya’s central bank, as rival factions vie for dominance. The Tripoli-based government, led by Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, recently dismissed long-serving governor Sadiq al-Kabir, sparking tensions with the eastern administration, which opposes the move. The bank, holding $27 billion in […]
UN Security Council Mulls Sanctions Against Sudan’s RSF Generals
The UN Security Council is considering placing sanctions on two generals from Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for their roles in the country’s ongoing conflict. The sanctions, proposed by the United States, target RSF operations head Osman Mohamed Hamid Mohamed and West Darfur Commander Abdel Rahman Juma Barkalla. The sanctions will see both men banned […]
Spain’s Leader Visits Gambia During West Africa Tour to Address Migration
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited Gambia on Wednesday, as part of a West African tour aimed at curbing irregular migration to Spain’s Canary Islands. During his visit, Sánchez met with Gambian President Adama Barrow. Following their meeting, he revealed that both countries had agreed to enhance cooperation on security and legal migration. However, he […]
Botswana’s 2,492-Carat Diamond Highlights Economic Paradox
Botswana’s discovery of a 2,492-carat diamond, the world’s second-largest gem-quality stone, at Lucara Diamond Corp’s Karowe mine, highlights a paradox in the nation’s economic landscape. While diamonds have transformed Botswana from one of the world’s poorest nations into an upper-middle-income country, the nation remains heavily dependent on this single commodity, which accounts for 80% of […]
South Africa Probes $7B Corruption in State-Owned Companies
South Africa is investigating over $7 billion in alleged corruption at state-owned companies, according to a new report by the Special Investigative Unit (SIU). The investigations, some ongoing since 2018, involve a slew of state-owned entities like Transnet, Eskom, and South African Airways. At Transnet alone, the SIU is investigating about 60 suspicious contracts worth […]
Namibia to Slaughter Over 700 Elephants, Zebras, and Hippos to Feed Citizens
Namibia has announced plans to cull over 700 wild animals, including elephants, zebras, and hippos, to address its severe food insecurity. The country, like its southern African neighbors, is facing devastating drought conditions driven by the El Niño weather pattern and exacerbated by climate change, leading to widespread crop failures. The culling, announced by the […]
