Kenyan and Ugandan Presidents Launch Construction of Landmark SGR Extension Linking Kisumu to Malaba

Kenyan and Ugandan Presidents Launch Construction of Landmark SGR Extension Linking...

Kenyan President William Ruto and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni jointly launched the construction of a key extension to the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) on...
A Renewed Insurgency Surge in Northern Nigeria Raises Fears Ahead of 2027 Elections

A Renewed Insurgency Surge in Northern Nigeria Raises Fears Ahead of...

Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria, has been rocked by a series of suspected suicide bombings that killed at least 20...
Women Entrepreneurs in Accra Face Business Losses Amid Persistent Water Shortages

Women Entrepreneurs in Accra Face Business Losses Amid Persistent Water Shortages

As the world observes World Water Day, spotlight is on the mounting strain on freshwater resources and its disproportionate impact on vulnerable groups, particularly...
The US-Israeli Conflict with Iran Drives Oil Prices Above $100, Crippling Nigerian SMEs Amid Fuel Cost Surge

The US-Israeli Conflict with Iran Drives Oil Prices Above $100, Crippling...

Global oil prices have surged more than 40% to above $100 per barrel since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran in early...
Former Inmates Struggle with Stigma and Limited Support After Zimbabwe's Mass Release

Former Inmates Struggle with Stigma and Limited Support After Zimbabwe’s Mass...

In early March 2026, Zimbabwe began releasing over 4,000 inmates under a presidential amnesty aimed at reducing severe overcrowding in the country's correctional facilities....
Mauritania Pursues Land Reforms to Boost Agriculture and Food Security Amid Persistent Ownership Challenges

Mauritania Pursues Land Reforms to Boost Agriculture and Food Security Amid...

Land ownership in Mauritania continues to present significant challenges, as the state holds legal title to most land while local communities rely on traditional...
Tunisian Anti-Racism Activist Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison

Tunisian Anti-Racism Activist Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison

A Tunisian court on Thursday sentenced anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison on financial misconduct charges, a ruling her lawyer condemned...
Rhinos Return to Kidepo Valley Park for First Time Since 1983

Rhinos Return to Kidepo Valley Park for First Time Since 1983

In a landmark event for wildlife conservation, Ugandan wildlife authorities have successfully reintroduced rhinos to Kidepo Valley National Park, marking the species' return to...
Botswana Pushes for Economic Diversification as Diamond Slump Highlights Over-Reliance on Gemstones

Botswana Pushes for Economic Diversification as Diamond Slump Highlights Over-Reliance on...

Botswana is intensifying efforts to diversify its economy following a prolonged downturn in the global diamond market, which has exposed the nation's heavy dependence...
Nigeria Loses $21 Million Daily as Oil Production Falls Short of OPEC Quota

Nigeria Loses $21 Million Daily as Oil Production Falls Short of...

Nigeria is losing an estimated $21 million daily in potential oil revenue as its crude oil production continues to fall short of the 1.5...
Deadly Suicide Bombings Strike Maiduguri, Killing at Least 23 Amid Heightened Ramadan Tensions

Deadly Suicide Bombings Strike Maiduguri, Killing at Least 23 Amid Heightened...

Maiduguri, the capital of Nigeria's Borno State, was rocked by multiple suspected suicide bombings on Monday evening, leaving at least 23 people dead and...
Zimbabwe Walks Away from $367M US Health Deal Over Sovereignty Concerns

Zimbabwe Walks Away from $367M US Health Deal Over Sovereignty Concerns

Zimbabwe has abruptly withdrawn from negotiations with the United States regarding a new health assistance package, a deal intended to replace a program previously...