South Sudan Peace Talks Resume as Leaders Aim for Quick Resolution
South Sudan’s peace talks are set to resume following a directive from President Salva Kiir and his Kenyan counterpart, President William Ruto. The leaders met on Wednesday and directed the mediation team to reconvene and address all outstanding issues in less than two weeks. The talks hit a deadlock in July after the party of […]
Kemi Badenoch’s Leadership Win Sparks Mixed Reactions Among Nigerians
Kemi Badenoch’s election as the British Conservative Party leader, making her the first Black person and Black woman to lead a UK political party, has sparked complex reactions among Nigerians. While many view her success as a proud moment for Nigeria and Africa, Badenoch’s conservative stance and rejection of multiculturalism and diversity have left some […]
African Leaders Question Role in Commonwealth Amid Calls for Reparations
Nineteen African nations remain in the Commonwealth, a legacy of British colonialism, yet growing calls for reparatory justice question the relevance of their membership. Recently, at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, African leaders demanded Britain acknowledge its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade through “meaningful” reparative discussions. However, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismissed […]
WHO Allocates Mpox Vaccine Doses to Hardest-hit African Nations
The WHO has allocated 899,000 mpox vaccine doses to nine African countries that have been impacted the most by the disease’s current outbreak. This decision comes after the WHO declared mpox a global health emergency in August, following the spread of the clade Ib variant from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to neighboring nations. […]
Ghana’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Resurfaces Despite Court Order
Ghana’s Parliament has resubmitted a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill to President Nana Akufo-Addo for final approval, despite awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on its constitutionality. The proposed legislation would impose up to three years in prison for people who identify as LGBTQ and up to five years for those who support LGBTQ+ activities. Alban Bagbin, Ghana’s […]
Safaricom CEO Denies Allegations of Sharing Customer Data with Government
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa has denied allegations that the company shares real-time customer data with Kenyan security agencies. The accusations, reported in a publication by Nation, suggest that Safaricom provides access to sensitive call data records (CDRs) and partnered with UK-based Neural Technologies to enable tracking capabilities. Ndegwa refuted these claims during Safaricom’s half-year (H1) […]
Why Multinational Corporations Should Bear Responsibility for Human Rights
While states traditionally regulate businesses within their borders, Bonita Meyersfield, an Associate Professor at the University of Witwatersrand, argues that international law should impose direct obligations on corporations, especially regarding socio-economic rights such as access to food, healthcare, and education. In a recent study, Meyersfield highlights that corporations often exploit impoverished regions, benefiting from weak […]
Why Osimhen’s Humble Approach is Key to His Success at Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen’s unexpected move to Galatasaray has proven successful, with the Nigerian striker already showcasing his skill in Turkey. After an unsettled summer at Napoli, Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a loan deal, surprising fans who expected him to move to the Premier League or Saudi Arabia. Since making the move, his humility has endeared him […]
Bridging the Gap: How Climate Change Reporting Can Better Address People’s Real Concerns
The annual United Nations Conference of the Parties global climate change meetings play a pivotal role in elevating climate conversations. They’re often accompanied by intense media coverage that raises awareness and engages the public. This visibility is crucial, as it brings discussions from distant, elite-driven events into local news. However, the spikes in media attention […]
