Gabonese Voters Overwhelmingly Back Constitutional Reforms
Gabonese voters have approved a new constitution, with over 91% voting in favor, following a referendum held more than a year after the military ousted former President Ali Bongo Ondimba. The new draft, which aims to curb dynastic power, requires a simple majority to be adopted. It introduces significant reforms, including a seven-year presidential term […]
Mali’s Civilian PM Presses Junta for Clarity on Delayed Transition
Mali’s civilian Prime Minister, Choguel Kokalla Maiga, has urged the ruling military junta to engage in discussions about ending the ongoing “transition” period. The junta, which took power in a coup in 2021, initially committed to holding elections by March 2024. However, it later postponed the vote indefinitely without consultation with other members of the […]
Nigeria and India Deepen Strategic Partnership, Boosting Trade and Defense Ties
Abuja and New Delhi have committed to enhancing bilateral relations, focusing on defense, trade, and development, during a historic meeting in Abuja between India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Modi’s visit, the first by an Indian leader to Nigeria in 17 years, followed an invitation from Tinubu, who seeks to […]
Ivory Coast Unveils $500 Million Fund for Green Finance
Abidjan is launching a $500 million green finance fund to boost sustainable development, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The fund, part of the African Green Banks Initiative, seeks to foster a $1.5 billion green investment ecosystem across the continent by 2030. Backed by public and private sources, including Ivory Coast’s government, the Global […]
Uganda Eyes Nuclear Energy Deal with Russia Amid Growing Energy Demands
Kampala is looking to negotiate a nuclear deal with Russia, aiming to build a nuclear power plant to address the country’s growing energy demands. Foreign Minister Abubaker Jeje Odongo made this revelation to the Russian newspaper Sputnik during a recent interview. The discussions align with Russia’s recent push to expand its energy influence in Africa, […]
Angolan Prince’s 17th-century Abolition Efforts Preceded Europe’s Campaign
By most accounts, the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade was initiated by Europeans. However, a new book argues that the movement stemmed largely from Africans in the Portuguese empire in the 17th century, including Lourenço da Silva Mendonça. Mendonça, an Angolan prince exiled by Portugal, fought for the end of slavery decades before Western […]
South African Court Orders Police to End Mine Blockade Amid Safety Concerns
A South African court has ordered police to allow illegal miners trapped in Stilfontein’s mine shaft to leave, following a standoff that raised concerns about their safety. The High Court in Pretoria issued a temporary ruling, mandating access for emergency workers and ensuring miners can exit without obstruction. This decision comes after police blocked food […]
TikTok Removes 360,000 Videos in Kenya as Moderation Efforts Intensify
TikTok has intensified content moderation in Kenya, removing 360,000 videos in Q2 2024 due to violations of community guidelines, particularly sexually explicit content. This figure surpasses the 296,000 videos taken down in all of 2023. Prior to that, Kenya’s parliament had received a petition asking it to ban the platform. However, the country’s technology ministry […]
Chidimma Adetshina’s Journey from Controversy to Miss Universe Glory
Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, secured second place in the recently held Miss Universe competition, earning the title of Miss Africa and Oceania in the process. Adetshina had originally competed in the Miss South Africa contest. However, she faced xenophobic backlash due to her Nigerian heritage and controversies over her mother’s alleged identity fraud, prompting her […]
