Year 2024

Eguavoen Resigns As Super Eagles Interim Coach

Augustine Eguavoen has reportedly resigned from his position as the interim coach of the Super Eagles. According to OwnGoalNigeria, Eguavoen stated that his assignment was limited to two matches Trojan News recalls that Eguavoen was appointed by the technical director of…

Colonial Justice: Belgium Faces Court Over Congo Abductions

FIVE  elderly women, forcibly separated from their mothers in Congo during Belgium’s colonial rule, have escalated their legal fight for justice to a Brussels appeals court. The women—Monique Bitu Bingi, Simone Ngalula, Noëlle Verbeeken, Marie-José Loshi, and Léa Tavares Mujinga—are…

Burkina Faso Drops ECOWAS Logo on New Biometric Passports

  BURKINA Faso has introduced new biometric passports that no longer bear the logo of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), further signalling the country’s withdrawal from the regional bloc. This move comes after military juntas seized control…

Namibia Begins Construction of its Largest Solar Power Plant

  NAMPOWER, Namibia’s state-owned power utility, announced on Monday it has signed a contract with two Chinese firms to construct the country’s largest solar power plant. The project will increase Namibia’s installed power capacity by 100 megawatts, reducing its dependency…

Kenyan Court Halts Adani Group’s Airport Lease Deal

A HIGH Court in Kenya has temporarily stopped a proposed deal for India’s Adani Group to lease Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for 30 years. The decision comes after the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Kenya Human Rights…

Africa’s Urban Growth Sparks call For Sustainable Solutions

  AFRICAN cities play a crucial role in driving the continent’s economic and social progress, contributing over half of Africa’s GDP. However, the fast-paced urbanisation sweeping across the region has brought significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, climate risks, and deepening…

Chinese Tourists Flock to Africa as Bookings Surge

  AFRICA’S breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and diverse tourism offerings are drawing a growing number of Chinese tourists. Thanks to its unique appeal, Africa has witnessed a notable increase in tourism from China, driven by the allure of adventure,…