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Nigerians Protest Rising Hunger
Thousands of Nigerians have taken to the streets in protest since Thursday, drawing inspiration from recent demonstrations in Kenya. Organizers have called for 10 days of protests to pressure the government into addressing high living costs, state neglect,...
The French Command for Africa: Renewed Colonial Ambitions?
In April, the French Ministry of the Armed Forces announced the creation of a Command for Africa (CDT Africa), headquartered in Paris and led by Brigadier General Pascal Ianni, former press attaché of the Chief of the General...
Egyptian Pound Nears 50 Per U.S. Dollar Amid Rising Metro Fares and Fuel Prices
The Egyptian pound is rapidly depreciating against foreign currencies, nearing 50 per U.S. dollar following recent hikes in metro fares and fuel prices. As of Tuesday, the currency stood at 49.16 per U.S. dollar, according to the Central...
Ugandan Police Detain Protesters on Second Day of Anti-Corruption Demonstrations
Ugandan police detained several people in Kampala on Thursday amid ongoing anti-corruption protests demanding the resignation of Parliament Speaker Anita Among. The demonstrations, which began this week, are inspired by recent youth-led protests in neighboring Kenya that successfully...
WHO Reports 250,000 Road Accident Deaths in Africa in 2021
Deaths from road accidents in Africa have surged over the past decade, with 250,000 lives lost in 2021 alone, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The increase in road fatalities is attributed to poor road safety standards,...
Vice President Shettima Urges African Unity in Tackling Climate Change and Social Challenges
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on African nations to unite in addressing climate change and the social challenges facing the continent. Speaking at the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2024 in Lagos on Thursday, Shettima, represented by...
Intense Heatwave Claims Over 20 Lives in Morocco’s Beni Mellal
Morocco is currently grappling with an intense heatwave that has claimed over 20 lives in the past 24 hours in the central city of Beni Mellal, according to the health ministry. Meteorologists report that temperatures soared to as...
Prof Abdilatif Abdalla Calls for Revival of Pan-Africanism in Africa
Kenyan writer and political activist, Prof Abdilatif Abdalla, has emphasized the urgent need to revive Pan-Africanism across the continent. Speaking with Raymond Acquah on JoyNews' "The Sages," Prof. Abdalla highlighted the current state of affairs in Africa, vindicating...
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo Advocates for Consolidation of African Financial Institutions at AU Meeting
Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, serving as the African Union (AU) Champion on Financial Institutions, has called for a significant overhaul of Africa’s fragmented financial landscape. Speaking at the 6th AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, President Akufo-Addo emphasized...
Rabat’s Historical Treasures Under UNESCO Review at Annual Heritage Meeting
Morocco’s capital, Rabat, will be one of 124 World Heritage sites assessed for conservation status at the UNESCO committee’s annual meeting in India. With its architecture dating back to 1184, Rabat stands as one of the most ancient...