Mali Mine Collapse Kills 70+
On January 24, 2024, a tragic incident occurred in Mali’s Koulikoro region, where a tunnel collapse took the lives of at least 40 workers at a gold mine. While initial estimates suggested a toll of over...
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Breaking Barriers: African Women in Politics and the Journey to Equality
In the heart of Africa, a powerful transformation is unfolding—one that transcends the boundaries of tradition and paves the way for equality. Imagine a continent where women, once confined by societal norms, are now emerging as...
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Crisis in the CAR: UN Races to Halt Rebel Violence
The Central African Republic (CAR), located in Central Africa, continues to grapple with persistent violence due to the presence of various rebel groups and criminal gangs. A recent tragic event spotlighted this precarious situation: on December...
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Madagascar’s Controversial Recent Election
Madagascar’s recent presidential election, held amidst a backdrop of political intrigue and public skepticism, has once again placed the island nation at a crossroads. President Andry Rajoelina’s victory for a third term, mired in controversy, poses...
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Bringing Back the Beloved Dodo
The billion-dollar genetics company Colossal Biosciences has partnered with a wildlife charity in Mauritius in attempting to bring back the dodo, one of the world’s most famous and beloved extinct animals. Colossal Biosciences has stated that...
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Attempted Coup in Sierra Leone Leaves 19 Dead
A series of attacks in which armed men attacked institutions in the capital city, including military barracks and prisons, in Sierra Leone over the weekend was a failed coup attempt, according to police and government officials...
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Flooding in Somalia: The Worst Seen in Decades
Along with the rest of the east and horn of Africa, Somalia has suffered relentless flooding killing many already. The total number of people who have already been killed from flooding in Somalia has risen to...
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South Africa’s Dudula Movement Sparks a Surge in Xenophobia
For years, Freeman Bhengu tried to earn a living in Soweto, the township on the outskirts of the country’s commercial capital, Johannesburg, where he grew up. He wired houses, he helped renovate them, and he even...
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Press Freedom Increasingly Under Threat in the Sahel
In the vast expanse of the Sahel, a region that stretches across West to East Africa, the freedom of the press is facing growing peril. Over the past decade, the Sahel has witnessed the loss of five...
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The Nairobi Declaration: Africa’s Stand in the Face of Climate Change
The recent catastrophic floods in Derna, Libya, as discussed in a previous article, have drawn global attention to the potential role of climate change in this disaster. These events are just one example of the extreme...
