Gambia: Bill Threatens Female Genital Mutilation Ban
Reject Proposed Law That Would Reverse Critical Gains for Women’s, Girls’ Rights A bill before Gambia’s National Assembly to reverse a groundbreaking 2015 ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) jeopardizes
A New Study Reveals How Renewables Could Power Africa By 2040
Over half of Africa’s people – about 600 million – lack access to even the bare minimum of electricity. The tough question to answer is how access can be extended without
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Ethiopia Land Dispute Displaces Close to Thirty Thousand People
The United Nations has estimated that a land dispute in Ethiopia’s Raya Alamata district has left almost 29,000 people homeless. The disputed land borders Ethiopia’s Tigray and Amhara regions with
US Troops Set To Withdraw From Niger After Failed Talks
The United States is set to withdraw its contingent of more than 1,000 soldiers from Niger in the coming months. The decision comes after talks broke down between Kurt Campbell,
Nigerian Chess Icon Sets New Record for Longest Chess Marathon
Tunde Onakoya, a Nigerian chess icon and child education advocate, has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. To achieve the feat, Onakoya played against Shawn Martinez,
Nigeria’s Amended Cybercrimes Act Still Endangers Journalists
Since its enactment in 2015, Nigeria’s Cybercrimes Act has been one of the West African country’s authorities’ most effective tools for censorship and harassment of journalists. From when it was
Zimbabwe Asks the US To Inform Its Banks of Eased Sanctions
Zimbabwe has called on the United States to remind its banks of its updated status. The South African country made this call during an online briefing in Washington where its
Six Nigerian Soldiers Killed in Deadly Ambush
Six Nigerian soldiers lost their lives to a gunmen ambush on Friday, the Nigerian army has revealed. The soldiers were in pursuit of bandits who escaped during an earlier encounter.
What are the Implications of Togo’s Proposed Constitutional Change?
Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbe recently proposed an amendment to the country’s constitution. However, opposition groups are opposed to the change as they believe it will only serve to extend the
UN Special Envoy to Libya Resigns After 18 Months on the Job
Senegalese diplomat Abdoulaye Bathily has resigned from his role as UN Special Envoy to Libya 18 months after his appointment. Bathily cited frustration with the country’s political situation as the
Kenyan Athletes Win London Marathon Double After Tribute to Kiptum
Alexander Mutiso Munyao gave Kenya another London Marathon win on Sunday after finishing ahead of Ethiopian Kenenisa Bekele. Mutiso Munyao’s win was Kenya’s second of the day as his female
TLcom Capital Seals Largest Early-Stage VC Fund in Africa at $154 Million
Venture capital firm TLcom Capital has announced the close of its second Africa-focused technology fund – the TIDE Africa Fund II. At $154 million, the TIDE Africa Fund II is