Burkina Faso Suspends BBC and Voice of America
Burkina Faso suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio stations for their coverage of a report by Human Rights…
Category: Africa
Kenyan Startup Transforms Plastic Waste into Solar-Powered Freezers
A Kenyan startup is tackling two challenges—pollution and food storage—by transforming plastic waste into solar-powered freezers. Kuza Freezer, based in…
Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya Sets World Record for Longest Chess Marathon
A Nigerian chess champion has broken the world record for the longest chess marathon after playing unbeaten for more than…
British Man Who Ran The Length Of Africa Thought He World Die In Congo
After running the length of Africa, British extreme athlete Russ Cook said he only considered quitting once during his near year-long…
IMF Evaluates Support for African Nations Affected by Severe Drought
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is evaluating the consequences of a severe drought in Africa and exploring ways to aid…
Kenyan Doctors’ Strike Enters Seventh Day
Public hospitals across Kenya are facing a critical shortage of medical staff as the nation’s doctors continue their strike for…
Internet Disruption Hits West and Central Africa
West and Central Africa experienced a major internet disruption on Thursday, according to the internet observatory Netblocks. The disruption was…
Somalia Officially Becomes A Member Of The East African Community
Somalia has officially become the eighth Partner State of the East African Community (EAC), after formalizing its membership by depositing…
Tanzania’s Former President Ali Hassan Mwinyi Dies At 98
Ali Hassan Mwinyi, Tanzania’s revered former president, has died at the age of 98, President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced. Mwinyi,…
Biden to Host Kenyan President Ruto at White House
President Joe Biden is set to host Kenyan President William Ruto at the White House on May 23, in a…