June 27
Kenya: Kenyan President Caves in to Protesters, Rejects Finance Bill
The president now says the bill caused "widespread dissatisfaction" and he has listened and "conceded." Read more »
June 17
Sudan: The World Turns Its Back While the Noose Tightens Around Sudan
Sudan has become emblematic not just of the collapse of the global security order but of the limits of American power. Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: Access Bank Acquires African Banking Corporation of Tanzania
Access Bank plans to combine ABCT with the consumer and private banking business of Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania when acquired to create an enlarged entity within the Tanzanian… Read more »
May 29
Nigeria: Kannywood Star Dies in Sudan
The star actress was a cherished figure in the Kannywood industry. Read more »
May 14
Africa: African Union, Ethiopia, and New Developments in Transitional Justice in Africa
While the transitional justice agenda in South Sudan has experienced setbacks, the same cannot be said for The Gambia, Liberia, and Ethiopia. Read more »
Nigeria: Table Tennis - Toriola Speaks On New Coaching Role As Nigerian Players Gun for Glory in Rwanda
Three Egyptians and a Nigerian will slug it out for passage into the final match for the women's singles title, while the semifinal battle in the men's singles will be between… Read more »
April 26
Africa: Rwandan Envoy Canvasses Visa-Free Policy Across Africa
According to him, Rwanda has implemented a visa-free policy and has been able to boost its economy through this. Read more »
April 16
Nigeria: Gov Namadi Leads Jigawa Delegation to Ethiopia On Wheat Farming Study Tour
Jigawa is currently the foremost wheat producing state in Nigeria, significantly contributing to the nation's agricultural sector and food security, and the study tour is expected… Read more »
March 18
Nigeria/Uganda: African Games - Nigeria's Falconets Soar Into Final With Victory Over Uganda
The second half saw the introduction of substitutes who became match-winners for Nigeria. Read more »
March 14
Nigeria: Nigerian Singer Sets Off From Kenya to Lagos On Motorcycle
"In preparation for her journey, she bought a motorcycle named Rory in July 2023." Read more »
March 13
Kenya: 'How My Father Physically Abused My Late Mother' - Ngugi Wa Thiong'o's Son
The acclaimed author's son expressed the pain of witnessing his mother being systematically erased from Ngugi wa Thiong'o's story. Read more »
February 21
Sudan: American Senator Urges Action On Sudan Genocide
The American senator calls for international response intensify as crisis escalates in Darfur, Sudan. Read more »
February 19
Rwanda: U.S. Blames Rwanda for Eastern DRC Hostilities, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire
There is an urgent need for de-escalation and accountability as Rwanda-backed M23 Intensifies hostilities in eastern DRC. Read more »
November 27, 2023
East Africa: U.S. Intelligence Chief Leads Diplomatic Mission to Defuse DRC, Rwanda Tension
During her visit, Ms Haines engaged in crucial talks with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi. Read more »
October 31, 2023
Ethiopia: Olympic Qualifiers - Oshoala, Ajibade Score As Super Falcons Progress With Big Win Over Ethiopia
Having missed out from the London 2012, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the Super Falcons are eager to stage a comeback in Paris. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Ethiopia/Nigeria: Ethiopia 1-1 Nigeria - Ajibade Scores As Super Falcons Salvage Draw in Olympic Qualifiers
Rasheedat Ajibade scored a second-half equaliser to cancel out Ethiopia's early lead. Read more »
October 12, 2023
Nigeria: Reps Summon Tuggar, Dabiri-Erewa Over Incarceration of 250 Nigerians in Ethiopian Prisons
The lawmakers said the urgent intervention of the Nigerian government is needed to prevent further maltreatment of its citizens in the East African country. Read more »
October 08, 2023
Ethiopia: Paris 2024 - Nnadozie, Ohale, Oshoala, 19 Others to Face Ethiopia
Ethiopia will host the first leg of the second-round fixture in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, 25 October with the second leg in Nigeria on Tuesday, 31 October. Read more »
October 04, 2023
South Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya Have Most R&B Listenership in Africa - Report
"R&B has undergone a notable resurgence across the continent, with an average year-on-year growth of 13 per cent." Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Orders Investigation Into Incarceration of 250 Nigerians in Ethiopian Prisons
The 250 Nigerians are reportedly facing inhumanity and maltreatment in the East African country. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Nigeria/Tanzania: Afcon 2027 - CAF Snubs Nigeria, Gives Hosting Right to Kenya-Uganda-Tanzania
CAF's decision many believe is a wakeup call to Nigeria that a lot still needs to be done in terms of the provision of top-notch sporting facilities and general infrastructure as a… Read more »
Kenya: U.S., Kenya Sign $100 Million Defence Cooperation
"The United States remains committed to working with Kenya to help bring stability and security to the region, and beyond." Read more »
September 25, 2023
Africa: After 78th UNGA, Pentagon Chief Visits Djibouti, Kenya, Angola
The U.S. Pentagon began an official six-day visit to Djibouti, Kenya, and Angola. Read more »
September 19, 2023
Sudan: U.S. Key Priority At 78th UN General Assembly
The US plans to focus on Sudan and "work to uphold the principles enshrined in the UN Charter - including respect for the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of… Read more »
September 02, 2023
Africa: U.S. Special Envoy Travels to Kenya for Africa Climate Summit 2023
Mr Biden "announced Kerry would have a seat at every table around the world as he combats the climate crisis to meet the existential threat that we face." --State Department. Read more »