World Bank Revises Kenya’s 2024 Growth Forecast to 4.7% Amid Fiscal Challenges
The World Bank has revised Kenya’s 2024 economic growth forecast to 4.7%, down from its previous projection of 5.3%, citing ongoing fiscal challenges and economic...
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Ghana’s Electoral Commission Declares Ex-President Mahama Winner of Presidential Election
In a historic announcement, Ghana’s Electoral Commission declared former President John Dramani Mahama as the winner of the recent presidential election. The declaration followed a...
Somalia Accuses Ethiopia of Smuggling Arms to Jubaland Amid Growing Tensions
Somalia has accused neighboring Ethiopia of smuggling arms into the Jubaland region, escalating already strained relations between the two countries. The Somali government claims that...
South Africa Closes Mozambique Border Crossing Amid Ongoing Security Concerns
South Africa has once again shut the Lebombo border crossing with Mozambique, citing escalating security challenges and operational disruptions. The closure, which affects one of...
Ekiti Court Grants Dele Farotimi N50 Million Bail Amid Legal Battle
In a significant development within Nigeria’s legal and political landscape, the High Court of Ekiti State has granted activist-lawyer Dele Farotimi bail set at N50...
My final takeaway from the book: Now, we await the unfolding courtroom drama and events in the weeks to come. Dele Farotimi: A Fighter for Justice or a Legal Provocateur? Part 3
Dele Farotimi’s book Nigeria and Its Criminal System is an audacious exposé of the Nigerian judicial landscape, driven by personal experience and legal battles that...
Tanzanian Women Advocate for Bodily Autonomy as Key to Sustainable Development
In Tanzania, women’s rights activists are increasingly emphasizing the critical link between bodily autonomy and sustainable development. As part of ongoing efforts to advocate for...
Free State Farmer Murdered, Wife Kidnapped and Rescued in Daring Police Chase
A Free State farmer was tragically murdered, and his wife was kidnapped in a violent attack on their farm this week. The dramatic incident unfolded...
US Allocates $560 Million for Projects in Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor to Boost Regional Development
The United States has announced a new allocation of $560 million in funding for development projects along the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor, a vital infrastructure initiative...
Maraga and Matiang’i Urged to Intervene and Resolve Nyamira County Assembly Wrangles
Political leaders and citizens are calling for the intervention of Chief Justice David Maraga and Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i to help end the ongoing...
One Dead, Three Injured in Apartment Collapse in The Hague: A Tragic Incident
A tragic incident occurred in The Hague today when an apartment building partially collapsed, resulting in one fatality and leaving three others injured. The collapse,...
Opposition Claims Victory in Ghana’s Presidential Election, Vice-President Concedes Defeat
In a surprising turn of events, the opposition party in Ghana has been declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election, with the country’s vice-president...
Biden’s Visit to Angola Sparks Divided Reactions Among Catholic Leaders
President Joe Biden’s recent trip to Angola has elicited mixed reactions from Catholic leaders, highlighting differing perspectives on his administration’s policies and their implications for...
My narrative, inspired by Dele Farotimi’s Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System: Part 2
The Book delves into the intricate intersection of law, power, and justice in Nigeria. The book reflects Farotimi’s passionate critique of the country’s legal framework,...
Proteas Dominate Sri Lanka on Third Morning of First Test, Controlling Match at Kingsmead
The South African cricket team put on a commanding display against Sri Lanka on the third morning of the first Test at Kingsmead, consolidating their...
Somalia Accuses Ethiopia of Interference, Claims Meddling Fuels Clan Conflicts
Tensions in the Horn of Africa escalated as Somalia accused Ethiopia of undermining its internal stability by inciting clan conflicts in the volatile Gedo region....
Libya’s Crude Oil Output Surpasses 2024 Target by 22,000 Barrels Daily: NOC Reports Milestone
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced a significant achievement, with the country’s crude oil and condensate production exceeding its 2024 target by 22,000 barrels...
Libya and Japan Sign Comprehensive Health Cooperation Protocol
Libya has signed a health cooperation protocol with Japan, aiming to improve medical services and infrastructure within the country. The agreement, facilitated by Libya’s Ministry...
A Legal and Analytical Counterargument on the Arrest and Allegations Against Dele Farotimi
The arrest and continued detention of Dele Farotimi raise serious legal and ethical questions about due process, constitutional rights, and the rule of law in...
Hani’s Killer to Be Deported as Parole Comes to an End
The killer of South African anti-apartheid activist Chris Hani, Janusz Waluś, is set to be deported following the end of his parole period. Waluś, who...