Addressing Nigeria’s Mental Health Challenge Amidst Economic Hardship
Mental health experts have warned the free fall of the naira and an alarming surge in the cost of living is having an impact on anger, anxiety, stress and depression in the country
Mali’s junta bans media from reporting on political activities
Mali's ruling junta on Thursday banned the media from reporting on the activities of political parties and associations.
South Sudanese parties adopt code of conduct ahead of December elections
The UN Mission in the country (UNMISS), supported on April 4th, a forum hosted by South Sudan's reconstituted Political Parties Council, as part of efforts to galvanize consensus and political will among parties to the 2018 peace deal.
Sexual assaults rise in conflict-hit Central African Republic
Since 2020, incidents have jumped from about 9,200 reported cases to 25,500, according to cases tracked by the United Nations and partners. The alleged perpetrators of gender-based violence include everyone, from bandits to U.N. peacekeepers and foreign military contractors
Africa: Libya Emerges Africa’s Highest Oil Producer As Nigeria’s Output Drops 6.8 Percent to 1.23 Mbpd
[Vanguard] Libya has emerged as the highest crude oil producer in Africa following the drop of Nigeria's output by 6.8 per cent to 1.23 million barrels per day in March 2024, from 1.32 bpd in February 2024.
Coltan: at the heart of DRC-Rwanda tensions [Business Africa]
This week's highlights: Rwanda leads coltan exports in 2023, ahead of the DRC; Tanzanian Tourism: Balancing Accessibility and Technology, and in Kenya, Purple Tea sparks a new wave of prosperity in plantations.
Colonialism: London art exhibit explores Britain’s imperialist past
A new solo exhibition by British artist Yinka Shonibare in London explores Britain's imperialist past.
Many displaced as floods wreak havoc in Kenya
Kenya's meteorological department had warned the country was set to experience very heavy rainfall and asked people to prepare for floods
Fury predicts victory in clash with Oleksandr Usyk for heavyweight supremacy
Scheduled for May 18th in Saudi Arabia, the bout will see Fury, known for his flamboyant persona and boxing prowess, face off against Usyk, the Ukrainian WBA, IBF, and WBO title-holder.
O.J. Simpson dies at 76
His legacy will always be intertwined with one of the most sensational trials in American history.