Nigerian Authorities Charge Protesters with Treason
Ten Nigerian protesters have been charged with treason at the federal high court in Abuja following last month’s nationwide demonstrations against severe economic conditions. The protests, which began on August 1, escalated into violence in several areas. Protesters clashed with security forces, leading to the death of at least seven people, though rights groups report […]
WMO Warns of Rising Costs Due to Africa’s Heat
Africa is grappling with significant economic strain due to climate change, with some countries spending up to 9% of their budgets on combating climate extremes, according to a World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report. Africa is a low greenhouse gas emitter; however, its temperatures have risen faster than the global average. Titled the State of the […]
Zimbabwean Authors Turn to WhatsApp to Sell Books
In Zimbabwe, authors are turning WhatsApp into a platform for writing and selling novels. One example is Dhewa, an author who writes in Shona and explores traditional African themes. Dhewa sends his serialized novels to over 1,000 followers via WhatsApp and charges $2 per book. He has so far published 43 novels this way, despite […]
