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Cable Car System Unveiled in Madagascar’s Capital to Reduce Congestion
The Malagasy capital, Antananarivo, has introduced its first cable car system, expected to carry up to 75,000 passengers daily and alleviate the city’s severe traffic congestion. President Andriy Rajoelina, along with city officials and project contractors, took part...
Dozens Arrested in Kenya Protests Over Proposed Tax Hikes in Finance Bill
Police in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, have arrested dozens of protesters opposing proposed tax hikes in a new finance bill scheduled for parliamentary discussion. Demonstrators, organized by civil society groups, continued their protests and sit-ins despite the arrests and...
Malawi Vice President Chilima Laid to Rest; President Chakwera Demands Probe into Fatal Plane Crash
Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima was buried on Monday in his village south of the capital following a state funeral at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. President Lazarus Chakwera, who attended the funeral alongside other dignitaries, called for...
Burundi Faces Economic Struggles Amid Power Crisis
Following a deadly political crackdown, Burundi's slow return to international favor has hampered its economic recovery. Amidst severe commodity shortages, frequent and prolonged power outages are exacerbating the situation, impacting daily life and business operations. The country’s obsolete...
William Ruto’s Diplomatic Maneuvering: A Betrayal of Pan-African Ideals?
Kenyan President William Ruto’s recent diplomatic moves, particularly his engagement with the United States and NATO, have sparked considerable controversy. As highlighted in a critical open letter by the esteemed Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, Ruto's actions represent...
Nigerian Lawmakers Face Backlash Over Push for New Presidential Aircraft Amid Economic Crisis
Amid Nigeria's deepening economic crisis and widespread public suffering, lawmakers are advocating for the urgent purchase of new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. This proposal, aimed at addressing the technical inadequacies of the...
Senegal Launches First Offshore Oil Production Amid Government’s Push for Fairer Contracts
Production has begun at Senegal's first offshore oil project, announced Woodside Energy on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone for both the country and the company. The extraction vessel is stationed approximately 100 kilometers offshore in the Sangomar oil...
Opposition Party Agrees to Join South African Unity Government
The leader of South Africa's Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) announced that the party will join a government of national unity alongside the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA). Velenkosini Hlabisa, speaking in Durban, emphasized that...
Malawi Announces State Funeral and 21 Days of Mourning for Vice President Killed in Plane Crash
The Malawi government announced Wednesday that Vice President Saulos Chilima will be honored with a state funeral following his death in a plane crash that also killed eight others. President Lazarus Chakwera declared 21 days of national mourning...
Tragic Plane Crash Claims Malawi’s Vice-President and Others
Malawi is mourning the loss of Vice-President Saulos Chilima and nine others after their plane crashed in Chikangawa Forest. President Lazarus Chakwera confirmed the devastating news, stating that the wreckage was found with no survivors. The aircraft, a...