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Chad’s National Assembly has approved sweeping constitutional changes that could allow President Mahamat Idriss Déby to rule indefinitely. The revisions extend presidential terms from five to seven years and, most significantly, remove limits on re-election. Déby took control in 2021 after his father, long-time leader Idriss Déby, died during battle. He later claimed victory in a contested […]

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Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa is making a monumental move to position Africa as a beneficiary of the AI revolution. Through his company, Cassava Technologies, he plans to construct five advanced AI factories across South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco. This ambitious initiative, dubbed the “Sovereign AI Cloud” strategy, is designed to provide major African markets with […]

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Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon has cemented her legacy as the “Queen of 1,500 meters,” claiming a fourth world title with a dominant performance in Budapest. The 31-year-old ran a commanding 3 minutes 52.15 seconds, finishing 30 meters ahead of the field, with fellow Kenyan Dorcus Ewoi taking silver in a personal best and Australia’s Jessica Hull securing bronze. […]

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A new study has linked Africa’s climate vulnerability to colonial-era exploitation, using Ghana and Senegal as case studies. In the report, the researcher shows how colonial powers restructured local economies around cash crops like cocoa and peanuts, locking farmers into cycles of debt, soil depletion, and dependence on rainfall. These systems not only enriched European merchants […]

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A recent military parade in eastern Congo is casting serious doubt on an impending peace deal between Kinshasa and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group. The rebels showcased over 7,000 recruits in Goma, a brazen show of force that contradicts the spirit of ongoing negotiations. This display severely dampens hopes for a resolution and suggests the group […]

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Uber is taking a wild turn in Kenya with the launch of Uber Safari, a new feature offering expeditions into Nairobi National Park, the only wildlife park located within a capital city. The ride-hailing giant, which has been in the East African country for 10 years, is targeting the $4.3 billion tourism sector by catering to […]

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Mali is facing mounting pressure after al-Qaeda-linked militants launched a blockade on key trade routes to Senegal and Mauritania, torching trucks, abducting drivers, and imposing illegal “taxes” on goods. The siege, centered in the Kayes and Nioro-du-Sahel regions, threatens to strangle supplies of food, fuel, and manufactured goods, with fuel prices in Bamako already rising by 10%. […]

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Music fans are in for a treat as Coachella 2026 unveils a star-studded lineup featuring global talent across genres. Nigerian superstar Davido will make his long-awaited debut with back-to-back Saturday shows on April 11 and 18, fresh from his 5IVE Alive North American tour. He will be joined by the brilliant British-Kenyan pop artist PinkPantheress, who […]

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Burkina Faso has opened its doors wider to the continent, announcing that visas will now be free for all African citizens. The decision, recently approved by the Council of Ministers, applies to nationals of all 54 recognized African states, though not to territories without sovereignty. Authorities say the move, tied to the 2025 financial amendments law, […]

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