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- February 20, 2019
A former member, House of Representatives, Alhaji Ahmed Wadada, says the reasons tendered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections are Read More..
- February 7, 2019
The international media has simplified the reasons behind the current uprising in Sudan, citing rising costs of bread and fuel as the the ignition for the intense protests. Adhieu Majok Read More..
Election Postponement: INEC’s reasons are not convincing, says Wadada
A former member, House of Representatives, Alhaji Ahmed Wadada, says the reasons tendered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections are
Nigeria elections: All you need to know
Over 84 million eligible voters are set to cast their ballot on February 16 to elect the next president and members of Nigeria’s National Assembly. Governors and members of the
How the AU failed Africans, from Sudan to DRC and Zimbabwe
Image Source:[Xinhua] As African heads of state and government gather in Addis Ababa this weekend for the 32nd Summit of the African Union, Sudan is deep in its second month
Malawi: Mozambique Struggles With Refugees Returning From Malawi
Maputo — MOZAMBIQUE is battling to cater for thousands of its nationals returning to the country having fled the conflict between government forces and rebels. A majority of 11 500
Workers Lead The Way Against Austerity in Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE IS in the throes of a massive crisis. Huge price hikes — including a 150 percent rise in the price of fuel — have been imposed by the government
Uganda development report fact check
Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement has made big strides since 1986, President Yoweri Museveni said in a New Year’s Day message to the country. These included growing the economy and
Will Sudan’s Uprising Reunite the North and South?
The international media has simplified the reasons behind the current uprising in Sudan, citing rising costs of bread and fuel as the the ignition for the intense protests. Adhieu Majok
Sudan’s protests: The revolt of the periphery
Sudan has had two successful revolutions so far. In 1964 and 1985, mass protests overthrew military dictatorships and installed civilian governments. Both times, the political upheaval erupted in the capital,
Project Rescue Nigeria: Fact-checking Oby Ezekwesili’s presidential manifesto
On 16 February 2019, Nigerians will head to the polls to choose a new president. One candidate is Obiageli Ezekwesili, who has twice served as a national minister and had
China Versus The U.S. In The Battle Over Africa
Image Source:- (ImagineChina) Since the start of the new millennium, sub-Saharan African economies have undergone a dramatic boom. This surge has been marked by rapidly increasing trade and investment on
The Legacy of Legendary Jazz Master Hugh Masekela
Yet another jazz club closed down in Johannesburg this month. Open for less than five years, The Orbit wasn’t storied like older venues and it was located far from the
Stories from Western Sahara
About a year ago we interviewed Malainin Lakhal, a Sahrawi Journalist and Activist, concerning Western Sahara’s decades of struggle against colonization, and how despite several efforts to end the Moroccon
Somali war is a continuing result of US foreign policy
Pentagon bombing operations against the Horn of Africa state of Somalia have killed numerous people over the last several weeks under the guise of the United States “war on terrorism.”
African Music Legend, “Tuku Music” founder, Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi Dies at 66
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — One of Zimbabwe and Africa’s most iconic musicians, Oliver Mtukudzi, died on Wednesday at age 66 after decades of rollicking, captivating performances won him devoted fans
Sauti za Busara Releases Full Lineup for 2018 Edition
Press Release Zanzibar and East Africa are gearing towards hosting the 2019 edition of Sauti za Busara with a resolve to take uniquely African live music to another level for
Kagame’s Export Of Violence Is Soon Under Spotlight In South Africa — The Inquest To Keregeya’s Death Begins On January 16, 2019
The former Rwandan intelligence chief, Patrick Karegeya, was murdered on New Year’s Day in South Africa in 2014. General Paul Kagame’s Foreign Minister Louise Mushikiwabo spoke first about the killing — ”Karegeya
How African cities can harness green technologies for growth and jobs
In 1967 one gigabyte of hard drive storage space cost US$ 1m. Today it’s around two US cents. Computer processing power has also increased exponentially: it doubles every two years.
Senegal Phasing out Popular “car rapides” Minibuses
Senegal’s popular public transport minibuses, known as “car rapides”, are being taken off the road. FRANCE 24’s Sarah Sakho and Emmanuelle Landais report on a disappearing institution. If you have
Calls for emergency aid in Mogadishu to address land rights
BARCELONA — Conflict and disaster in Somalia have sparked massive internal displacement to make Mogadishu the most crowded city in Africa, leading to calls for emergency aid to the Somali
Africa Will Unite
On Saturday 8th December 2018, a significant event opened at the University of Ghana, marking the 60th Anniversary of the All-African People’s Conference. In attendance were the President of the
HOAX ALERT: ‘Man selling human meat in Nairobi butchery’ story is false
A man has been “caught red-handed selling human meat in a Nairobi butchery”, the headline of a story on a website masquerading as the genuine African Daily Voice blared in
Communities in the DRC take on Canadian palm oil company and a century of exploitation
Nine communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo push back against a centry-old system of oil palm plantation exploitation—with an important Canadian connection—that has left them hamstrung and poor
ECOWAS Urges Senegalese and Nigerian Government to Ensure Free, Fair Elections
The ECOWAS Heads of State and Government have charged Nigeria and Senegal to leave no stone unturned in ensuring the conduct of elections are peaceful, free and transparent. “The Authority
Sudanese Military Stress Support for Omar al-Bashir in Face of Nation-Wide Protests
The Sudanese military has reiterated support for embattled President Omar al-Bashir amid street protests over price hikes and a shortage of basic commodities. In a Sunday statement, the army said
Elections in DR Congo: Undeterred by looming chaos, the people fight on
The elections scheduled on December 23 face a number of logistical obstacles. The government of Joseph Kabila has also prevented the opposition from mounting an effective campaign. Nonetheless, the people
Magufuli’s Tanzania; New Era For Africa Here At Last
REBIRTH of the new Africa we waited for so long is looming. The Africa that no longer entrusts its future in the hands of others but in own hands. Tanzania’s
Stone tools date early humans in North Africa to 2.4 million years ago
When did early humans first arrive in the Mediterranean area? New archaeological evidence published today online by the journal Science (as a First Release) indicates their presence in North Africa
Yes, China is Kenya’s biggest trading partner – but it’s not a balanced trade
Kenya’s trade with China is rarely far from the headlines. The latest is a widely reported claim that China could seize Kenya’s assets over debt. This interest comes from increased
Why do westerners in Africa or Asia think it’s okay to photograph other people’s children?
The Cambodian family hopped out of their rental car and walked up to the charming, if rundown, school building in rural Scotland. Unpacking their cameras, they spotted a group of
Does Kenya’s tea-rich Kericho county get ‘nothing’ for its green gold?
How resources are shared can be a source of friction between Kenya’s central government and its 47 new counties. Established by the 2010 constitution, the counties came into operation in
African Development Fund approves US$322 million for road upgrading project in Burundi and Tanzania
The Boards of Directors of the African Development Bank Group have approved US$322.35 million loans and grant to Burundi and Tanzania to finance the Rumonge-Gitaza (45 km) and Kabingo-Kasulu-Manyovu (260
Introducing African Stock Photo
African Stock Photo provides a platform that brings together talented photographers and content creators from around the globe to tell the African story simply, honestly and beautifully. Source: African Stock
Senegal opens Museum of Black Civilizations in Dakar
For the longest, at least since the colonial era Africa has had must of its history wiped away, replaced by the western culture of countries that previously held dominion over
The sprawling network of U.S. military outposts in Africa
The U.S. military has long insisted that it maintains a “light footprint” in Africa, and there have been reports of proposed drawdowns in special operations forces and closures of outposts
ANALYSIS: Are Kenyan couples who’ve lived together ‘more than 6 months’ married in law?
Kenya’s funnyman Eric Omondi claims he is married to his long-time fiancee Chantal Grazioli. But there was no wedding. They had been together for more than six months, and that
Invisible Borders’ Artistic Director becomes a Chevalier de l’Ordre Des Arts et Des Lettres
On Saturday, 27th October 2018, Nigerian photographer, filmmaker, writer and visual artist, Emeka Okereke, was conferred France’s prestigious insignia of Chevalier De l’Ordre Des Arts et Des Lettres (Knight of
Tanzanian Farmers Crack the Code for Fighting Land Grab
For nearly a week, Swalehe Nkwale saw unfamiliar surveyors place slabs on parts of Nyamitanga Division land 108 miles south of Dar es Salaam. Then one day, he saw a
Africa Code Week drives inclusive education with coding workshops for hearing-impaired children in Mozambique
Mozambique – 08 November 2018 – Is coding a universal language that can bridge not only the gender and income gaps but enable also inclusive access to 21st century education?
Outcome of the Investigation of allegations of harassment against women and other institutional malpractices in the African Union Commission
22 November 2018, Addis Abeba: Following allegations of harassment against women levelled through an anonymous letter, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission instituted a High-Level Committee (HLC) on 24
Haiti Remains Paralyzed for Third Consecutive Day
The demonstrations in the Caribbean country began Sunday. According to reports, 11 people have been killed and at least 75 arrested. Wednesday marks the third consecutive day of a national
Congo’s Security Forces Kill Two University Students
Within a span of four days, the Kabila regime’s security forces killed two students and injured many others at the University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN). The Congolese police fired live bullets
65% of Females in Kenyan Slum Traded Sex for Sanitary Pads? UNICEF & UK Pull Stat from Thin Air
Seven in 10 females in Nairobi’s Kibera slum have traded sex for sanitary pads, a British online newspaper claimed in a September 2018 article. “New exclusive research by Unicef found
The Real Seed Producers: Small-Scale Farmers Save, Use, Share and Enhance the Seed Diversity of the Crops that Feed Africa
Introduction: Seed is life Farming started when local communities started collecting, planting and selecting seeds – modifying them to meet their needs in the process. Today’s seed also embodies centuries of
African Palm Oil Expansion: Biodiversity and Primates Under Threat, says New Study
[Image Source: Grist] 16 Aug 2018 — A new study forecasts a rise in oil palm plantations across Africa as the global demand for the commodity continues to grow. But
A Forgone Conclusion – Cameroon’s Presidential Election
On 23 October 2018, Paul Biya was elected for his 7th consecutive term in office as President of Cameroon. At 85 years old, Biya stands as the longest ruling national
Congo Week: Understanding Africa’s Most Ill-Fated Country
Since 1998, over six million Congolese have lost their lives in a war fuelled by economic and corporate greed. That is the largest reported loss of life since the Second
The Future of Smallholder Farmer Support in Tanzania: Where to After the National Agriculture Input Voucher System (NAVIS)?
A publication by the African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) titled The Future of smallholder farmer support in Tanzania: Where to after the National Agricultural Input Voucher System (NAIVS)? discusses farm
Africa’s Youth is “Calling on the Continent’s Governments to Invest in Young People for a Prosperous Future”
Acting executive chairperson of African Youth Commission (AYC) Sunday morning arrived in The Gambia for a five-day engagement with authorities and youth leaders ahead of Gambia’s hosting of the 3rd
Bleeding African Economies
The legacies of colonial rule, both generally and in particular categories of colony, have and still continue to affect post-colonial economic development in Africa through the extraction of resources and
Maasai Villagers Win a Major Victory in the East African Court of Justice in Case Against Tanzanian Government
On September 25, 2018, the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) awarded a major victory to four Maasai villages fighting for their rights to their land in northern Tanzania. The
Art & Film
- January 17, 2019
Press Release Zanzibar and East Africa are gearing towards hosting the 2019 edition of Sauti za Busara with a resolve to take uniquely African live music to another level for Read More..
- July 26, 2018
Photographer Siaka Soppo Traoré’s series “Blue” is a visual “dialogue” concerning migration. The work, characterised by an incredibly strong visual language is a striking assortment of human stories and expression presented through Read More..
Culture & Life
- February 6, 2019
Yet another jazz club closed down in Johannesburg this month. Open for less than five years, The Orbit wasn’t storied like older venues and it was located far from the Read More..
- January 23, 2019
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — One of Zimbabwe and Africa’s most iconic musicians, Oliver Mtukudzi, died on Wednesday at age 66 after decades of rollicking, captivating performances won him devoted fans Read More..
Political and Social Commentary
- February 20, 2019
A former member, House of Representatives, Alhaji Ahmed Wadada, says the reasons tendered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections are Read More..
- February 17, 2019
ZIMBABWE IS in the throes of a massive crisis. Huge price hikes — including a 150 percent rise in the price of fuel — have been imposed by the government Read More..
