ZIMBABWE has officially abolished the death penalty, joining a growing list of nations committed to ending what many consider an inhumane practice. This landmark decision comes nearly 20 years after the country carried out its last execution. The announcement was…
COTE D’IVOIRE has announced the withdrawal of French troops from its territory, marking another significant step in reducing France’s military footprint in West Africa. The decision, framed as a move toward strengthening national sovereignty, was unveiled during President Alassane Ouattara’s…
NEWLY released UK government files reveal that LiveAid campaigner Bob Geldof played a crucial role in pressuring former Prime Minister Tony Blair to spearhead a major overhaul of international development aid for Africa. The documents, now in the National Archives, unveil Geldof’s…
AFRICAN music continued its meteoric rise in 2024, with Burna Boy, Tyla, and Ayra Starr leading the charge as Spotify’s most-streamed African artists globally. The year saw a blend of tradition and innovation as artists from across the continent reached…
SENEGALESE President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Cheikh Oumar Diagne, the minister in charge of administration and equipment at the presidency, following controversial comments about African soldiers who fought for France during the colonial era. In a December interview with…
AS the world counts down to 2025, Africa’s time zones create a fascinating sequence of New Year celebrations, starting with the Indian Ocean islands and ending with West Africa’s Cabo Verde. The diversity of Africa’s time zones means New Year…
