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A virulent critic of Tunisian President Kais Saied, Jawhar Ben Mbarek, was arrested as part of a crackdown on the opposition, which accuses the authorities of trying to muzzle him while the country is mired in a serious crisis without a solution in sight. Mr. Ben Mbarek, 55, is the most prominent opponent to be arrested as part of a… Read More

The Malian prime minister urged the government of Burkina Faso not to rely on foreign armies to fight the jihadist groups present in both countries. Speaking during a visit to Burkina’s capital, Ouagadougou, the Malian PM reiterated his determination in winning the war. “To win the war, it is with our armies. No foreign army, it must be clear, no… Read More

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden spent her second day in Namibia visiting Hope Initiative Southern Africa. It is a nongovernmental organization that works to end poverty and hunger in marginalized communities in the region. Some of its programs, including ones to prevent new HIV infections and gender-based violence, are funded by PEPFAR. She ceased the oppurtunity to touch on gender… Read More

Russia and Ukraine, both often referred to as the breadbasket of the world, are major players in the export of wheat and sunflower to Africa. Within weeks, world prices for wheat, sunflower and crude oil soared to unprecedented levels due to Russia’s war in Ukraine and subsequent global sanctions. WestAfrica’s Ivory Coast was heavily reliant on these commodities and supply… Read More

Nigeria’s growth rates for the last ten years have not been anywhere near impressive. After posting 6.31% in 2014, the country saw a downward spiral, barely registering any growth in 2020. In 2022, the economy grew 3.1% prompting optimism that after Covid, a rebound is on the way. But a botched introduction of new bank notes has needlessly hurt economic… Read More

Haiti made football history on Wednesday after the women’s team reached the finals for the first time after defeating Chile 2-1 in an inter-continental playoff in Auckland, New Zealand. Melchie Dumornay scored twice for Haiti before Chile’s Maria Rojas scored in stoppage time to cut the lead to a single goal. “I won’t stop saying it! I am so happy… Read More

In light of the presidential election in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission has estimated that three million internally displaced persons are to participate. The revision of the framework and regulations for IDPs enables a larger amount of displaced people to exert their fundamental constitutional right, a joyful update for Mallam Yusuf Takida 38, IDP, and first-time voter . “Honestly,… Read More

Djibouti is preparing to vote in parliamentary elections on Friday, February 24. Kadar Abdi Ibrahim, secretary general of the only opposition party in the running, believes that “there is no substantive debate in this legislative election”. Aden Omar Abdillahi, the head of a political research institute adds “this is the most boring election of the last 30 years”, with many… Read More

The body of Burkina Faso’s revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara was buried Thursday alongside 12 of his comrades at the spot where they were assassinated in a coup three decades ago. The ceremony was held in the presence of Prime Minister of Burkina Faso Apollinaire Joachim Kyélem de Tambèla. Sankara came to power in August 1983 as an army captain, aged… Read More

Nigerians living in the UK share their thoughts ahead of presidential elections taking place in the country on Saturday. Last week, a Nigerian court dismissed a lawsuit that sought to allow citizens residing abroad to vote. The Nigerian constitution states that only registered voters “residing in Nigeria” have the right to vote. “Of course 100% I would vote if I… Read More