At least 15 children killed in Sudan drone strike: UN/in /by
A drone strike on a displacement camp in Sudan killed at least 15 children earlier this week, the United Nations reported late on Wednesday.
School in Kenya transforms learning for students with dyslexia/in /by
In the classroom everything is taught step by step with a multitude of props to help youngsters understand, whether the subject involves numbers or letters. Dyslexia affects around 10% of learners and represents a stumbling block to literacy
War devastates Sudan’s ancient acacia forest, threatening ecosystem/in /by
Nearly three years of conflict have reduced Sudan's historic Al-Sunut acacia forest south of Khartoum to barren fields of stumps, destroying a vital green shield against Nile floods and a haven for migratory birds from Europe.
Nigeria’s president signs amended Electoral Act into law despite push back/in /by
Critics are unhappy about the removal of a clause mandating the 'real-time' electronic transmission of election results.
Africa forges a trade future beyond AGOA [Business Africa]/in /by
With the global trade landscape rapidly shifting, AGOA's fitness for purpose has been questioned. While its imminent end is a blow for African exporters, it is a chance for governments to build a trade strategy that leverages the AfCFTA, embraces e-commerce, and reduces geopolitical risk
Trump hosts Black History Month reception amid racial tensions/in /by
President Donald Trump welcomed guests to the White House for a Black History Month reception on Wednesday, less than two weeks after sparking bipartisan outrage by posting a racist video depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife as primates.
Russia has taken ‘over 1,000’ Kenyans to Ukraine: intelligence report/in /by
More than 1,000 Kenyans have gone to fight for the Russian army in Ukraine, most of them tricked into signing military contracts, according to an intelligence report presented to Kenya's parliament.
Kenya: High Court Clears Way for KPC Privatisation After Dismissing Petitions/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has dismissed consolidated petitions that sought to halt the proposed privatisation of Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC), clearing the way for the government to proceed with the process.
Toxic gas leak at mine in Nigeria kills 37 people/in /by
A toxic gas leak at a mine in north-central Nigeria killed 37 people and led to the hospitalization of 26 others, according to police.
IMF approves $91 million in funding for Niger following programme review/in /by
The announcement comes despite the country's recent political upheaval and its move away from traditional Western partners.