Protests Persist in Kenya Amid Calls for President Ruto’s Resignation
Protests continued unabated across Kenya on Tuesday, sparked by a contentious finance bill that threatens to escalate living costs. Despite…
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Protests in Kenya Continue Despite Withdrawal of Finance Bill 2024
Protests persisted across Kenya on Thursday despite President William Ruto’s decision to withdraw the Finance Bill 2024, which had sparked…
Niger Considers Alternative Oil Route Amid Benin Dispute
Niger is exploring alternative routes for its oil exports following a diplomatic dispute with Benin that has jeopardized a China-backed…
Niger Revokes Operating License of French Firm at Major Uranium Mine
Niger’s military government has revoked the operating license of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world’s largest…
Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage in New Law
Sierra Leone’s parliament has passed legislation outlawing child marriage, a move hailed by activists as a significant advancement for children’s…
Kenya Abandons Tax Hike Plans Amid Nairobi Protests
Kenya’s government has yielded to public pressure by withdrawing several proposed tax increases following intense protests in Nairobi. The presidency…
Kenyan Citizens ‘Occupy Parliament’ to Protest Finance Bill
As Kenyan legislators debate the contentious Finance Bill 2024, citizens have gathered outside Parliament in protest. Demonstrators using the hashtag…
African Union Welcomes UN Resolution for Gaza Ceasefire
African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat welcomed a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at achieving a comprehensive…
Nigeria’s President Vows to Press on with Economic Reforms Amid Hardships
One year into his tenure, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria reassured the nation on Wednesday that his administration remains committed…
Malawi Vice President Confirmed Dead in Plane Crash
President Lazarus Chakwera has confirmed the tragic news of the death of Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima in a plane…