Sudan Indicts Hemedti for Genocide Amid Growing Global Pressure
Sudanese authorities have indicted Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader Mohamed “Hemedti” Dagalo and his brother Abdel Rahim in absentia for genocide and the brutal murder of West Darfur’s governor, Khamis Abakar. The charges follow shocking atrocities, including the brutal killing and mutilation of Abakar in 2023. Fourteen other RSF members were also implicated, as international outrage increases […]
Cameroon’s Top Court Upholds Ban on Biya’s Top Challenger
Cameroon’s Constitutional Council has shut the door on opposition leader Maurice Kamto’s presidential bid, upholding the electoral commission’s decision to bar him from October’s election. Kamto, who came second in the 2018 vote, was disqualified for allegedly running under the MANIDEM party, despite its backing of another candidate. Kamto’s appeal, lodged within the two-day deadline, was swiftly […]
African Tourists Face Steep Visa Bonds Under New US Policy
Malawi and Zambia have become the first countries whose citizens must pay up to $15,000 in visa bonds to visit the US, under a new State Department policy targeting nations with high visa overstay rates. The Trump administration defends the move as a “common-sense” immigration enforcement measure, citing overstay rates of 11.1% by Zambians and 14.3% […]
Nigeria Makes Record Wildlife Bust, Seizing 1,600 Birds Bound for Kuwait
Nigeria has made its largest wildlife-trafficking bust to date, intercepting over 1,600 birds—including ring-necked parrots and green-fronted and yellow-fronted canaries—at Lagos airport. The shipment, bound for Kuwait, lacked proper permits, prompting customs officials to intercept it during routine checks. Authorities say the birds will be rehabilitated and released by the National Parks Service, while investigations are […]
Prince Harry’s Charity Cleared of Bullying Claims But Faces Governance Scrutiny
A watchdog investigation into Prince Harry’s charity, Sentebale, has found no evidence of bullying, harassment, or misogyny, despite high-profile internal disputes. The UK’s Charity Commission did identify governance failures, stating that unclear descriptions of the roles of patron and chair, as well as poor processes for resolving internal complaints, fueled tensions between trustees and Chair Sophie Chandauka. […]
Ethiopian Airlines Records Higher Revenue with Rising Passenger Numbers
Ethiopian Airlines reported an 8% revenue increase for the 2024/25 financial year, reaching $7.6 billion, driven by an 11% surge in passenger numbers to 19 million. Despite facing operational challenges from conflicts in Sudan, the DRC, and the Middle East—as well as regulatory changes in the US—the airline added six new routes. It also continued to expand […]
Health Sovereignty: Why Africa Must Boost Local Medical Production
Africa faces more health crises than any other region, yet it remains heavily dependent on imported medicines and equipment — a vulnerability exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 80% of drugs used on the continent come from abroad, often causing delays and leaving health systems unprepared. Local pharmaceutical production could change that, ensuring quicker access to tailored […]
Asmara: Africa’s ‘Little Rome’ Where Time Stands Still
Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, is earning global admiration as the “Rome of Africa” thanks to its stunning Italian-inspired architecture and time-capsule charm. Once envisioned by Mussolini as the heart of Italy’s African empire, the city still showcases art deco cinemas, grand cathedrals, wide boulevards, and colonial-era landmarks that transport visitors to 1930s Europe. Top sights include […]
UN to Shutter 150 Clinics in Nigeria as Funding Dries Up
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) will shut down 150 clinics in Nigeria’s northeast this month, cutting off critical nutrition support for 300,000 children, because of a $130 million funding gap. With no donors stepping in, food aid for a total of 1.3 million people will cease, worsening a hunger crisis that already impacts 31 million Nigerians. […]
