AFRICA
Fintech Education in Africa: How Universities are Leading the Charge
Fintech education is gaining prominence as African universities recognize the transformative potential of financial technology (fintech). This evolving field, encompassing an array ...Senegalese Opposition Leader Ousmane Sonko Arrested; Tension Rises Amidst His Pending Rape Trial
In a dramatic turn of events in Senegal’s politically charged atmosphere, opposition figurehead Ousmane Sonko, leading the Pastef party, was apprehended this ...US President Joe Biden Condemns Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, Calls for Immediate Repeal Amid Concerns Over ...
In a sobering development, President Joe Biden of the United States has expressed a profound sense of dismay towards the Ugandan government’s ...UNICEF Launches ‘Oky Kenya’, an Offline Period Tracker App Tailored for Girls in Kenya
In a bold initiative towards educating and empowering young girls, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has launched ‘Oky Kenya’. ...AIT Founder and PDP Chieftain, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, Passes Away at Age 71
In a profoundly saddening turn of events, the Nigerian media industry and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have lost a titan, Chief ...Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Signs Controversial Anti-Homosexuality Bill of 2023 into Law
In a notable development, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda has signed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill of 2023 into law. The news was ...Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima Officially Sworn in as President and Vice President of Nigeria
Today, we usher in a new era of leadership in Nigeria as President-elect, Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima, his Vice President-elect assume ...Step-by-Step Guide: How to Successfully Obtain Your National Identification Number (NIN) in Nigeria
In Nigeria, obtaining your National Identification Number (NIN) is crucial in an era where personal identification is key to accessing various services. ...South African Amputee Dancer Astonishes Judges on Britain’s Got Talent with his Extraordinary Performance
A remarkable milestone has been etched in the annals of Britain’s Got Talent history as South African dance prodigy Musa Motha made ...Federal Government Announces Work-Free Day on May 29, 2023, to Celebrate Presidential Inauguration
In a recent announcement, the Federal Government of Nigeria declared Monday, May 29, 2023, as a holiday for all workers in the ...Cholera Death Toll Rises to 21 in South Africa
In a recent development, the Department of Health has reported a tragic increase in the number of fatalities arising from the current ...Uganda: President Museveni Pledges Firm Action Against Parties Obstructing Government Initiative
In a candid address following the inauguration of the Presidential Skilling Industrial Hub for Greater Masaka sub-region at Ndegeya Village in Masaka ...South Africa’s Constitutional Court Denies Former Mozambican Finance Minister, Manuel Chang Attempt to Halt US ...
In a recent development in South Africa, the nation’s highest court, the Constitutional Court, has thwarted an attempt by Manuel Chang, the ...Joint Health Sector Unions Launch Indefinite Nationwide Strike, Seeking Improved Working Conditions and Salary Adjustments
In an unprecedented move, the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) along with the Assembly of Health Care Professional Association have decided to ...Kenya’s Struggle for Intersex Rights: Human Rights Commission Champions the Intersex Bill 2023 Amidst Ongoing ...
In many African countries, intersex individuals — people whose sexual anatomy does not typically fit the traditional definitions of male or female ...Public Outrage Surges as Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa Pardons Convicted Rapists in Mass Amnesty
The decision by Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to pardon thousands of prisoners, including convicted rapists, has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation. This ...Nigerian Teenager, Philip Solomon, Shatters Guinness World Record with Astounding Single-Foot Skipping Feat
In a remarkable display of athleticism and perseverance, Philip Solomon, a 17-year-old student from Oyemekun Grammar School in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, ...Buckingham Palace Denies Request to Repatriate Remains of 19th Century Ethiopian Prince Alemayehu
In an unfolding story of cultural and historical restitution, Buckingham Palace has recently refused a petition to return the remains of Ethiopian ...Separatist Rebels Kidnap 30 Women Amid Protests Against Illicit Taxes in Northwestern Cameroon
On Tuesday, the Cameroonian government reported an alarming incident in the country’s northwestern region: the kidnapping of 30 women by separatist rebels. ...Nigerian YouTuber, Emdee Tiamiyu, Faces Backlash Over Controversial Comments on Nigerian Students in UK
In the midst of a swirling controversy, recent statements made by Emdee Tiamiyu, a Nigerian Youtuber and known advocate for Nigerian students ...