THE Kenyan High Court on Wednesday mandated the government to pay $3.4 million in compensation to the families of the 148 victims of the 2015 Garissa University terror attack, which predominantly claimed the lives of students. The court concluded that…
THE United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan, along with dissidents including Vladimir Kara-Murza, in a multinational deal that set two…
THE African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) should be seen as complementary forces vital for Africa’s economic integration, said South African Minister for Trade, Industry, and Competition, Parks Tau, on Tuesday. Speaking…
A HIGH court in Ghana has halted planned protests by civil society groups in Accra, joining a growing list of African nations attempting to stifle youth-led demonstrations over economic challenges. Organisers of the protest had anticipated over two million participants…
Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to renegotiate the terms of Ghana’s IMF bailout and increase local ownership in future oil and mining projects if he secures another term in office this December. Mahama, who served as…
SUDAN’S military announced that its top commander, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, survived a drone attack on a military graduation ceremony in eastern Sudan. The attack, which occurred in Gebeit, resulted in five fatalities. The incident involved two drones and took place…
IN the dynamic realms of leadership and management, true leadership transcends wielding power for personal gain. It embodies serving the greater good, fostering unity, and promoting cohesion among diverse populations. The lion, renowned for its strength and pride, offers invaluable…
THE United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced that, as of August 26, 2024, its consular operations in Abuja and Lagos will be managed by a new visa services provider. This change was officially announced on the U.S. Embassy’s website and…
Ethiopia has secured a new $3.4bn financing agreement with the IMF, setting the stage for the long-awaited completion of its debt restructuring process within the next three to six months. This announcement was made by a senior finance ministry official…
KENYAN’s streets remain in turmoil as protests sparked by controversial tax hikes evolve into a broader outcry against deep-rooted economic disparities and perceived government accountability failures. At the forefront of this movement is a generation of young Kenyans who refuse…
