Africa

U.S. Suspends 99.9% of Visa Processing in Zimbabwe, Citing Governmental Concerns

The U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe halted most visa services (except diplomatic/official categories), attributing the move to unspecified governmental concerns.…

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Trump Says Smithsonian Overemphasizes “How Bad Slavery Was”

President Trump criticized the Smithsonian for focusing too heavily on slavery’s horrors. The White House ordered a review of exhibits…

9 months ago

Tanzania Gold Mining Revenues Mask Brutality Against Local Villagers

Tanzania gold mining, specifically Tanzania’s North Mara gold mine, has contributed an estimated $4.8 billion to the economy since 2019,…

9 months ago

Africa Faces Significant Energy Inequality With Most Communities Lacking Reliable Electricity Access

Over 600 million Africans still lack stable access to electricity, despite renewables comprising 55% of the continent’s power mix. South…

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Japan Offers Low-Cost Loans To Africa As Aid Budgets Dwindle

Facing domestic fiscal constraints and rising populism, Japan is refraining from boosting development aid but instead plans to offer low-cost…

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Nigeria at a Crossroad: Civil Liberties Under Pressure Ahead of 2027 Elections

Civil liberties are the foundation of any democracy, yet in Nigeria they remain fragile. The Constitution guarantees freedom of expression,…

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Prince Harry: What’s Next of His Charity In Africa Following Sentebale Fallout?

Prince Harry is reevaluating his philanthropic direction in Africa following governance tensions at Sentebale, the charity he co-founded almost two…

9 months ago

Kenya: Youth-Led Protests Highlight Rising Discontent Over Governance Across Continent

From June to early July, Kenyan youth protests erupted following the death in custody of blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang, with…

9 months ago

Princess Majekodunmi-Oniru: Justice For Comfort Emmanson

Lagos, Nigeria -- In a private letter to Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, Princess Olatorera Majekodunmi-Oniru expressed displeasure over…

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Princess Olatorera Majekodunmi-Oniru Attends The Harvard Center For African Studies Annual Distinguished Lecture

The Harvard Center For African Studies Annual Folorunsho Alakija Distinguished Lecture held on the 13th of August with the host…

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