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Between Truth and Defamation: Dele Farotimi’s Legal Odyssey and the Price of Unfiltered Activism

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024December 13, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024December 13, 2024040

Dele Farotimi’s current legal predicament underscores the delicate balance between audacity and responsibility in the realm of social activism and political critique. His book, Nigeria...

Back on Track: Prasa Signs Passenger Rail Deal with City of Cape Town

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024027

After years of delays, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has officially signed a deal with the City of Cape Town to restore...

Africa POLITICS

Ghana Election: Oheneba Bennie Warns Chief Justice Ahead of January 7 Swearing-In, Video

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024022

In the lead-up to Ghana’s highly anticipated January 7 swearing-in ceremony, Oheneba Bennie, a prominent political figure, has issued a public caution to the country’s...

Africa International News

Four Teens Arrested for Allegedly Attempting to Kill Egyptian Boy

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024037

Four teenagers have been arrested in Egypt after allegedly attempting to murder a young boy in what authorities are describing as a violent and shocking...

Africa BUSINESS

Court Blocks ICTSI’s Bid to Appeal South Africa Port-Deal Ruling

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024029

A South African court has blocked the International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) from appealing a decision regarding its controversial bid to take over a...

Africa International News

European Media Highlight Türkiye’s Role in Historic Deal Between Somalia and Ethiopia

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024027

European media outlets are increasingly focusing on the pivotal role played by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in brokering a landmark agreement between Somalia and...

Africa International News

Somalia and Ethiopia Agree to End Dispute, Aiming for Lasting Peace and Cooperation

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024030

Somalia and Ethiopia have reached a historic agreement to resolve their longstanding border disputes, marking a significant step toward regional peace and cooperation. The agreement...

Africa International News

Geopolitical Rivalries in the Horn of Africa: The Battle for Influence and Stability

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024028

Tensions have escalated following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland in January 2024, granting Ethiopia access to the Red Sea...

Africa International News

Somalia and Ethiopia Reach Compromise to Ease Tensions: Turkish President Mediates Resolution

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024029

In a significant step towards fostering stability in the Horn of Africa, Somalia and Ethiopia have reached a compromise to resolve recent tensions, according to...

Africa ARTS & CULTURE FASHION

Cape Town Rolls Out the Carpet for Visitors This Festive Season

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024045

Cape Town, South Africa’s jewel of the Western Cape, is pulling out all the stops to ensure a memorable festive season for both locals and...

Africa International News POLITICS

Justice on Trial: The Legal Siege Against Dele Farotimi Amidst Book Ban, Denied Bail, and Escalating Court Charges in Ibadan and Abuja

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024041

The arrest and detention of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi unveil a layered narrative deeply embedded in Nigeria’s political, legal, and social fabric. At the...

Africa International News POLITICS

The Incorruptible Judge: A Reflective Analysis of Systemic Maladies in Nigeria’s Judiciary within the Narrative of Dele Farotimi’s Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System.

Eniola OladeleDecember 11, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 11, 2024045

The Nigerian judiciary, heralded as the last hope of the common man, has often found itself entangled in controversies that question its integrity, independence, and...

Africa POLITICS

Ghana Presidential Election: RSF Calls for Press Freedom Safeguards

Eniola OladeleDecember 11, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 11, 2024028

As Ghana’s presidential election approaches, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has outlined measures to protect press freedom, a crucial element for democratic transparency. RSF urges Ghanaian...

Africa International News

Two Foreign Tourists Killed in Tragic Kilifi Road Accident

Eniola OladeleDecember 11, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 11, 2024032

Two foreign tourists lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Kilifi County on Monday. The accident occurred along the Mombasa-Malindi Highway, a notorious...

Africa International News

Western Cape SANTACO Pledges Action to Combat Gender-Based Violence in Taxi Industry

Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024032

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in the Western Cape has committed to taking significant steps to address the growing issue of gender-based violence...

Africa International News POLITICS

Egypt Condemns Israel’s Continued Occupation of Syrian Territory

Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024028

Egypt has strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing occupation and reported expansion into additional Syrian land, calling it a flagrant violation of international law and a threat...

Africa International News

EAC Sets 2025 Target for Centralized Energy Market Implementation

Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024036

The East African Community (EAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing a centralized energy market by 2025. This ambitious initiative aims to integrate the energy...

Africa International News

Vista Gold Initiates Feasibility Study to Redesign Mt Todd Gold Project

Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024029

Vista Gold Corp has launched a comprehensive feasibility study to redesign its Mt Todd gold project in Australia’s Northern Territory. The initiative comes as the...

Africa International News

Algerian President Undertakes Historic Visit to Mauritania After 37 Years

Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024027

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has made a groundbreaking state visit to Mauritania, marking the first official trip by an Algerian head of state to the...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Meta Contractor Ignores Threats Against Moderators by Ethiopian Rebels

Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024031

A recent controversy involving Sama, a Kenya-based contractor for Meta, has sparked global concern after claims emerged of negligence in addressing threats against content moderators...

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