E-commerce booms in Africa
One of the key factors driving the success of these e-commerce giants is their integration of smart logistics
Ghana asks Senegal to aid ECOWAS in resolving regional disputes
Senegal’s President Faye met with Ghana’s Akufo-Addo to discuss strategies for ECOWAS to reconcile with Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso after their suspension from the group.
Nigerian creates drone for rural medical deliveries
A young Nigerian who dropped out of school due to financial limitations built a drone to deliver medicine and medical supplies to remote villages lacking proper road access.
Israelis burn truck they thought was providing aid for Palestinians
Israeli protesters attacked a truck in the West Bank, injuring soldiers, amid escalating Gaza conflict and severe humanitarian crisis.
Kenya’s doping woes continue as Kwemoi receives lengthy ban
Kenyan long-distance runner Rodgers Kwemoi was banned for six years due to repeated blood doping violations, stripping him of past competition results.
Search concludes in South African building collapse
Rescue efforts concluded at the site of a South African building collapse, with 33 confirmed dead, 19 missing, and an investigation underway.
Controversy erupts at US Congress over Kenyan leader’s visit
House Democrats criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson for not inviting Kenyan President William Ruto to address Congress during his upcoming state visit to Washington.
Lawyers challenge Kenya’s plan to lead UN force in Haiti
Kenya’s plan to send police to lead a UN force in Haiti is challenged in court by lawyers arguing it’s unconstitutional and lacks a proper agreement with Haiti.
Kagame submits for 4th term candidacy in Rwanda’s election
Rwanda’s President Kagame seeks reelection for a fourth term amidst controversy and opposition, including criticism from the West.
Sudan on the brink of famine, disease and violence — UN
The UN warns of a looming famine and disease outbreaks in Sudan, where half the population needs aid due to ongoing violence.
James Webb telescope discovers 2 merging black holes
1 of 2 black holes possesses mass equivalent to 50 million times that of sun