Vatican Beatifies Congolese Customs Worker Who Fought Corruption
In a powerful moment for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Vatican has beatified Floribèrt Bwana Chui Bin Kositi, a 26-year-old customs officer who was killed in 2007 after refusing to accept a bribe to allow spoiled rice into Goma. Last year, the late Pope Francis honored Kositi as a martyr, setting him on a […]
Kenya’s Top Cop Steps Down as Custody Death Sparks Outrage
Kenya’s Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat has temporarily stepped aside amid a murder investigation into the death of Albert Ojwang, a young teacher who died in police custody. While police initially claimed Ojwang inflicted his own injuries, a postmortem revealed he died from blunt force trauma to the head. Lagat’s move comes just ahead of protests […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Continues to Ease—But Is It a Turning Point?
The country’s inflation rate eased for the second consecutive month in May, dropping to 22.97% from April’s 23.71%, offering cautious optimism amid ongoing economic reforms. The decline follows a major rebasing of inflation metrics and a revised consumer price basket, which earlier caused a dramatic shift from December’s 34.80% to 24.48% in January. While food inflation—long […]
Luxury with Purpose: Inside Mozambique’s Groundbreaking Eco-Retreat
Perched on Mozambique’s Benguerra Island, Kisawa Sanctuary redefines luxury by fusing sustainability with serenity. The retreat was built without cutting down a single tree. Instead, the developers used 3D printing technology to construct the buildings with a mixture of sand and seawater. Kisawa Sanctuary, which comprises 12 bungalows, blends into 300 hectares of pristine coastline. Each bungalow […]
How Africa’s Seas Could Fuel the Continent’s Energy Needs
Africa’s eastern and southeastern coastlines may hold the key to a powerful, untapped energy source: ocean currents. Unlike wind and solar, which sometimes fail to generate electricity, these currents move continuously. Consequently, they offer a reliable source of renewable power. Now, a study analyzed over 43 million data points collected over 30 years has pinpointed energy-dense […]
South Africa’s HIV Fight Unravels After Trump’s USAID Cuts
Home to the world’s largest HIV epidemic, the country is grappling with a crisis after major US funding cuts under Donald Trump forced vital clinics to shut down. The decision has resulted in vulnerable groups losing safe, stigma-free access to antiretroviral drugs and HIV prevention services. Patients, once supported by tailored care, are now left to fend […]
Togo Cracks Down on French Media Amid Rising Political Unrest
Lomé has suspended French broadcasters RFI and France 24 for three months, accusing them of spreading biased and inaccurate content that allegedly undermines national stability. The move aligns Togo with other West African states that have also blocked French media, reflecting mounting tensions between governments and independent journalism in the region. The surprise ban follows anti-government protests […]
