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UNICEF has sounded the alarm over escalating child rights violations in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where armed groups are reportedly perpetrating widespread sexual violence and recruiting child soldiers. “In the North and South Kivu provinces, we are receiving horrific reports of grave violations against children by parties to the conflict, including rape […]
As the African crypto-currency industry navigates a pivotal period of growth, crypto providers will have to address three critical challenges, including security threats, technology capabilities, and regulation, in order for the industry to succeed in 2025, says a new State of the Crypto Industry 2025 report. The Sumsub’s newly released report, which provides an in-depth […]
A High Court in the United Kingdom has begun hearings on a high-profile lawsuit brought against energy giant Shell by Nigerian communities alleging environmental damage caused by oil spills in the Niger Delta. The decade-old lawsuit case, which involves the Ogale and Bille communities, focuses on Shell’s responsibility for oil pollution that has devastated local […]
As the African Union (AU) prepares for its 38th summit in Addis Ababa, a central topic will be a joint push for reparations tied to the transatlantic slave trade and colonialism. African leaders aim to define a “unified vision” for reparations, which includes financial compensation, formal acknowledgment of historical wrongs, and comprehensive policy reforms. The […]
Algeria’s foreign minister Ahmed Attaf returned empty handed from the African Union Peace and Security Council elections in Addis Ababa, where Algeria failed to take Morocco’s seat. The resounding defeat in the election of the African Union most important body reflects the inaudible voice Algeria has in a rapidly developing continent, where rhetoric is no […]
Sudan has confirmed that plans for Russia to establish its first naval base in Africa, on the Red Sea coast, will move forward, signaling a significant shift in the region’s geo-strategic balance. The announcement came after Sudanese foreign minister Ali Youssef Ahmed al-Sharif met with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow on 12 February. The […]
Kenya’s lucrative rose export industry faces mounting challenges as the European Union tightens regulations against the false codling moth, a devastating pest threatening flower shipments. The industry, worth over $800 million and employing half a million people, sees roses accounting for 66% of cut flower exports at approximately $300 million. The EU’s intensifying measures have […]
The Moroccan delegation participating in the 46th session of the African Union (AU) Executive Committee paid a heartfelt tribute to Moussa Faki Mahamat’s leadership as head of the African Union Commission (AUC). Speaking on Thursday during the presentation of the annual report on the Union’s activities, its organs, and designated leaders, the Moroccan delegation highly […]
Senegal and France have decided to establish a joint commission to handle the withdrawal of all French military personnel from the West African nation by the end of 2025. The joint commission is tasked with managing the departure of 350 French troops and the handover of French military bases, a joint statement from the foreign […]
A wave of public outrage has erupted across Nigeria as leading telecom providers MTN and Airtel implement steep data price increases amid mounting economic challenges. MTN, the country’s largest network operator, has tripled its popular 15GB weekly bundle price from 2,000 to 6,000 naira, sparking fierce criticism from subscribers already grappling with soaring living costs. […]