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Ruto Appoints New IEBC Leadership Amid Electoral Tensions

Kenya’s President William Ruto has approved a new chairperson and six commissioners to lead the ...

  • 11 July 2025
  • Kenya
heat

Morocco Heat Wave Drives Surge in Air Conditioning Demand

Morocco is grappling with a severe heatwave this summer, with temperatures soaring well above average ...

  • 9 July 2025
  • Feature
Kenya

Kenya Protests Intensify as Ruto Faces ‘Ruto Wantam’ Cry

Protesters in Kenya have taken to the streets this week, facing police batons, water cannons, ...

  • 9 July 2025
  • News
BRICS

BRICS Summit Condemns Tariffs and Iran Attacks

The BRICS bloc, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and newer members Egypt, Ethiopia, ...

  • 7 July 2025
  • News
Oba

Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Dies at 90

Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, passed away in the early hours ...

  • 7 July 2025
  • News
Zambia

Zambia Declares End to Cholera Outbreak

Zambia has officially declared an end to its latest cholera outbreak, marking a significant public ...

  • 4 July 2025
  • Africa
Trump

Trump to Host African Leaders for Trade Summit in July 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump will host a mini-summit with the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, ...

  • 3 July 2025
  • Africa

Violent Protests Grip Lomé Over Political Reforms

According to preliminary reports on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at least seven people have been ...

  • 30 June 2025
  • Africa

Central African Republic Mourns 29 Students Killed in Bangui School Explosion and Stampede

A Catastrophic explosion at Barthélemy Boganda High School in Bangui, Central African Republic, on Wednesday, ...

  • 27 June 2025
  • Africa

Sierra LeoneAwaits Seismic Survey Results for 2025 Offshore Oil and Licensing

A senior government official announced on Thursday, June 26, 2025, that Sierra Leone is awaiting ...

  • 27 June 2025
  • Africa
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