Year 2024

Mali Seals Defence Pact with China for Military Support

  MALI’S military junta has entered into a significant defence agreement with Chinese arms manufacturer Norinco, marking a new chapter in the country’s military strategy. The deal, finalised on Monday in Beijing, was signed by Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara…

Op-Ed: Why China Gains Most From its Relationship With Africa

  THE ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing takes place under the theme of ‘Joining hands to advance modernisation and build a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future’. But how shared can that future be between the Asian economic giant…

Mastercard Focuses on Empowering African Women at UNGA 79

THE Mastercard Foundation is set to host two significant events during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) on September 22, 2024. These events will spotlight critical issues surrounding girls’ education and women’s economic empowerment in Africa, taking place…

Ugandan Marathoner Cheptegei Burned After Petrol Attack

Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who represented her country at last month’s Paris Olympics, is in critical condition after suffering burns over 75 percent of her body. According to local media reports on Monday, the injuries were allegedly inflicted by…

Chidinma Adetshina Seeks Therapy After Xenophobic Abuse

  CHIDIMMA Adetshina, a beauty queen who recently became the target of xenophobic abuse in South Africa, has revealed that the ordeal has left her seeking therapy. Adetshina, who was a finalist in the Miss South Africa pageant, faced criticism because, despite…

UK Man Denies Plot to Overthrow Nigerian Government

  A BRITISH citizen, Andrew Wynne, has expressed confusion over accusations by Nigerian authorities that he is involved in a plot to overthrow the country’s government. Nigerian police allege that Wynne and an accomplice have orchestrated a network of sleeper…