The Abdullahi Family: Guardians of the Tudun Wada Cemetery in Kaduna For over 50 years, the Abdullahi family has been the unsung guardian of one of Nigeria’s largest graveyards — the Tudun Wada Cemetery in Kaduna, northern Nigeria. Their dedication to caring for the cemetery, a sacred site set aside for the Muslim residents of […]
Ghana Mining Tragedy: Soldiers Open Fire, Killing at Least Seven Miners
At least seven people have been killed in a tragic incident at a mine in Ghana’s central Ashanti region. According to the Ghana Armed Forces, the clash occurred when a group of approximately 60 illegal miners attempted to enter a mine operated by global mining company AngloGold Ashanti. The miners, armed with various weapons including […]
Suitcases of Suspected Cocaine Seized in Sierra Leone Embassy Vehicle
Sierra Leone has taken swift action after seven suitcases containing suspected cocaine were found in an embassy vehicle in neighboring Guinea. The incident occurred on Monday when Guinean authorities impounded a Sierra Leone embassy vehicle and detained its occupants under suspicion of possessing “substances suspected to be cocaine,” as confirmed by Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister, […]
Tanzanian Activist Rescued After Hours of Captivity: ‘I Have Been Saved’
Prominent Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai, who was abducted by armed men in Kenya, has been released just hours after the incident. Tsehai, a strong critic of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, was forcibly taken into a vehicle in Nairobi on Sunday afternoon. Amnesty International Kenya spokesperson Roland Ebole confirmed the abduction to the BBC, […]
Sudan’s RSF Labeled as Perpetrators of Genocide by US, Sanctions Announced
The United States has formally accused the Sudanese paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), of committing genocide during the ongoing 20-month conflict in Sudan. In a statement on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned RSF’s actions, stating that the group, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, was responsible for […]
The remarkable life of Andrée Blouin – Africa’s overlooked independence heroine
“I know that you can die twice. First comes physical death… to be forgotten is a second death,” notes screenwriter Eve Blouin, in an epilogue at the end of her mother’s autobiography. Eve understands this sentiment more than most. In the 1950s and 60s, her mother, the late Andrée Blouin, threw herself into the fight […]
Dozens Killed in Ethiopia After Wedding Guests’ Lorry Crashes into River
At least 71 people have tragically lost their lives in southern Ethiopia after a lorry carrying wedding guests plunged into a river on Sunday. The incident occurred in Sidama state when the vehicle missed a bridge and fell into the water, according to local officials. Wosenyeleh Simion, a local government spokesperson, confirmed that many of […]
A Watch Lover’s Journey: The Nigerian Who Lost Track of Time
Bala Muhammad, known to many as Baba Bala, has spent over five decades honing his craft as a watch repairman in the bustling city of Kaduna, Nigeria. His small shop, tucked away amidst the noisy streets and building material suppliers, has been a sanctuary for those seeking to fix or maintain their timepieces. The sound […]
Mozambique Braces for Tense Election Ruling as Disputes Escalate
Tensions are running high in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, as the nation anxiously awaits a court ruling on the disputed outcome of the October presidential election. The official results, which declared the incumbent president the winner, ignited violent protests that lasted for weeks, leaving several dead and many more injured. Venâncio Mondlane, the runner-up […]
“West African Bloc Greenlights Historic Exit for Military-Run Military”
ECOWAS Approves Withdrawal of Three Military-Run States, Offers Grace Period for Reconsideration The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a significant step by approving the withdrawal of three military-run countries from the regional bloc. This decision, reached at a recent summit, marks a historic move against military rule in the region, signaling […]