Gabon Schedules Presidential Election for April 12
Gabon’s transitional government has announced April 12 as the date for its presidential election, a significant milestone toward reinstating civilian governance following the August 2023 coup that ended 55 years of Bongo family rule. Government spokesman Seraphin Akure Davain revealed the election timeline early on Thursday morning following a cabinet meeting. He noted that voting […]
Sudanese Army and RSF Clash Over Strategic Oil Refinery
Intense fighting erupted near the al-Jili oil refinery, north of Khartoum, as Sudan’s army advanced on the strategic facility in a multipronged offensive against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Witnesses reported heavy clashes between the two forces, plumes of smoke rising, and the army seizing the town’s entrance. According to Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan, […]
Debt Servicing Costs Soar Amid Sub-Saharan Africa’s Financial Strain
Interest payments on long-term debt in sub-Saharan Africa surged nearly sevenfold between 2010 and 2023, reaching $26 billion, according to the World Bank. The sharp rise coincided with the region’s foreign borrowing doubling to $864 billion. Countries like Mozambique and Senegal were particularly affected by the debt pressure, which has left some nations allocating more […]
How Nigerian Londoners Shaped Identity Through Football
Nigerian immigrants in 1980s London forged a unique identity through football, blending diaspora resilience with cultural pride. Many had fled Nigeria’s civil war, political instability, and economic collapse, seeking education and work while maintaining ties to their homeland. Football emerged as a unifying force, with players like Nwankwo Kanu and Jay-Jay Okocha symbolizing Nigerian excellence […]
