In a devastating assault over the weekend, more than 100 villagers and soldiers were killed in central Burkina Faso by al-Qaida-linked jihadis. The attack targeted Barsalogho commune, located 80 kilometers from the capital, Ouagadougou. Regional experts have labeled this assault as one of the deadliest this year in the conflict-stricken nation. On Saturday, while villagers…
The recent purchase of a $100 million Airbus A330 for President Bola Tinubu has sparked widespread outrage among Nigerians. The move has been criticized as tone-deaf, given the country’s deepening economic crisis. Nigerians, who are facing soaring prices, high inflation, and widespread poverty, expressed their anger at what they see as government extravagance. Social media…
The East End Lions Football Club has landed in Dakar, Senegal, at Blaise Diagne International Airport, ready for their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round return leg against ASC Jaraaf. ASC Jaraaf previously secured a win over the Lions in the first leg played at Southern Arena, Bo City, Sierra Leone. The second leg showdown is…
Congo reported over 1,000 new Mpox cases in the past week, prompting a call from African health authorities for urgently needed vaccines to combat the escalating threat. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak in Africa a global emergency. Mpox, related to smallpox but with milder symptoms such as fever and body aches, spreads…
Chad’s National Election Management Agency (ANGE) has scheduled legislative, provincial, and municipal elections for December 29, 2024. ANN President Ahmed Barticheret announced the dates on August 21, stating that nominations will be accepted from October 19 to 28, with final results due by February 3, 2025. The election timeline follows the recent passage of a…
The Mpox virus, also known as monkeypox, has resurged globally, causing alarm as multiple countries report new cases. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is particularly hard-hit, with approximately 18,000 cases and at least 500 deaths, over 70% of which are among children. The World Health Organization (WHO) is actively responding to the outbreak amidst…
A boat accident on the Lukeni River in Western Congo over the weekend has resulted in at least 20 fatalities and hundreds missing, according to local officials. The motorized wooden vessel, carrying around 300 passengers, collided with a submerged barge while navigating at night, which is illegal in Congo. The accident is the latest in…
In a significant political move, Ghana’s ruling party has officially unveiled its new election manifesto. The launch event, held at the party’s headquarters, was attended by key party leaders, supporters, and media representatives. The manifesto outlines the party’s vision and policy proposals for the upcoming election, focusing on key areas such as economic development, infrastructure,…
Malawi’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has nominated former President Peter Mutharika, 84, as its candidate for the 2025 presidential election. Mutharika, who served as president from 2014 to 2020, has promised to address the nation’s economic issues, including slow growth and currency shortages. He will compete against incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera, who is running for…
Around 750 Sierra Leoneans, including women and children, are stranded at an International Organization for Migration (IOM) camp in Agadez, Niger. Despite being processed and vetted by IOM officials, their repatriation to Sierra Leone is on hold due to the lack of authorization from the Sierra Leonean government. Musa Alie Sesay, the group’s spokesperson, stated…