South Sudan’s Vice President Charged with Treason, Suspended
Vice President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason, and crimes against humanity. The charges against Machar stem from an attack...
Africa
Husbands Can Take Surnames of Wives – South Africa’s Top Court
The Constitutional Court has ruled that husbands can take the surname of their wives, overturning a colonial-era law that barred them from doing so...
In Pan-Africanist Push Amid Conflict, Burkina Faso Waives Visa Fees for Africans
From Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso government has abolished visa fees for African nationals in a sweeping policy shift aimed at promoting...
EU Commits €15m to Support Displaced Nigerians and Host Communities, With Broader Social and Economic Implications
Abuja – Nigeria: The European Union (EU) has pledged €15 million to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities...
Court Orders Speedy Trial in UN Building Bombing Case, Raising Questions on Justice, Security, and Nigeria’s Economic Stability
In Abuja-Nigeria, The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered an accelerated trial for Khalid Al-Barnawi, the alleged mastermind of...
Mogadishu ‘Never Been More Secure in a Decade,’ Somalia’s Deputy PM Says, Pointing to Economic and Political Transformation
Mogadishu, once a byword for conflict and instability, is entering a period of cautious optimism, Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister Salah...
Dangote Refinery Pushes Back and Counters NUPENG Claims and Allegations; Reaffirms Job Creation, Market Stability and Energy Transition Role in Nigeria’s Future
In Lagos-Nigeria, Africa’s largest refinery has pushed back against allegations from Nigeria’s most powerful oil workers’ union, underscoring its role...
Egypt Warns Ethiopia’s Nile Dam ‘Violates International Law,’ Expands Dispute to UN Security Council
Egypt has intensified its diplomatic campaign against Ethiopia’s massive Nile dam, warning the UN Security Council that Addis Ababa’s unilateral...
Ghana Accepts First West African Deportees from the U.S.
Ghanaian President John Mahama has announced that the first group of West African deportees from the U.S. arrived in Ghana. Mahama said...
Nigerian Power Grid Collapses, Leaving 30 States in Darkness
The country's fragile electricity grid has suffered yet another partial collapse, cutting off about 30 states. The failure, which occurred between 11am and 12pm,...
