‘Symbol of resistance’: Lumumba, the Congolese hero killed before his prime
Shortly before noon on a Thursday in June 1960, 34-year-old Patrice Lumumba stepped up to the podium at the Palace of the Nation in Leopoldville (current-day Kinshasa) with a dream…
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DR Congo crisis: ‘The violence must end now’, UN Security Council told
Vivian van de Perre, Deputy Head of the UN Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO), provided a detailed briefing from Goma, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation and the need for “urgent…
Inside Kenya’s fresh plan to raise tourist numbers
As the global tourism landscape begins to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, Kenya is rolling out a new ambitious tourism policy aimed at attracting international visitors. The National Government is…
Tourism rebound in Egypt’s Red Sea resort fuels optimism for strong growth
The white sandy beaches of Egypt’s Red Sea resort of Hurghada bustled with tourists as the country’s tourism sector is witnessing a boom after years of slowdown due to the…
Just in: Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali have left, but citizens’ privileges remain – ECOWAS
On January 29, 2024, the three countries led by military regimes formally notified ECOWAS of their desire for “immediate” withdrawal. But the texts of the West African organisation required one…
Video: Did you know a tribe where men beating is a culture?
Among the Fulani people of Nigeria, the Sharo ceremony is a bold display of bravery and endurance. Young men are publicly flogged as a rite of passage, and their ability…
Kruger National Park tragedy – grandfather trampled to death while shielding grandchild from charging elephant
A 59 year old grandfather has been trampled to death by an elephant near the Malelane Gate in the Kruger National Park. Elephant attacks are not uncommon in South Africa.
Perennial War in DRC is a Scorn at Africa’s sovereignty
A phone vibration drew my attention to an incoming message – a friend had sent a message with an attachment and a note reading, “This is so sad and needs…
Zimbabwe inflation rises sharply, spurred by food and housing
Zimbabwe's inflation rate rose sharply in January in both U.S. dollar and local currency terms, spurred by food and housing prices. In dollar terms inflation accelerated to 14.6% year on…
Rwandan-backed rebels enter Congo’s Goma in major escalation
Rwandan-backed rebels marched into eastern Congo's largest city Goma on Monday, and the U.N. said they were supported by at least some regular Rwandan troops, in the worst escalation of…
The Rolex – A Ugandan cuisine once ranked No.1 by CNN
The Rolex is a street food celebrated in Uganda for its empowerment to many communities through “feeding them” and providing income generating opportunities. “Rolex was started by a few university…
Why has Ivory Coast’s national dish attieke become a global icon?
Rumour has it that some Ivorians can eat attieke morning, afternoon and night. The fermented cassava meal has long been a marker of national identity in Ivory Coast, beloved across…
UN chief calls for Rwandan forces to leave DRC as rebels press offensive
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has called on Rwandan forces to withdraw from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and halt support for M23 fighters advancing on the key…
At least 20 Nigerian soldiers killed in attack on remote army base
At least 20 Nigerian soldiers have been reportedly killed in a suspected attack by fighters from the ISIL affiliate in West Africa Province (ISWAP). The attackers targeted an army base…
Shooting rings out in Congo’s Goma after rebels claim city
Gunfire rang out early on Monday across parts of Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, hours after Rwanda-backed rebels said they had seized the city despite the United Nations…
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