Cotonou, Benin – The 4th edition of the International Women’s Film Festival (FIFF Cotonou) concluded with a powerful symbol of resilience and creativity: young girl drummers performing at the Place de l’Amazone, an esplanade named after the legendary female warriors of the Kingdom of Dahomey. Launched in 2019, the biennial…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Chinese community in Nigeria’s capital city, together with Nigerian partners, staged a vibrant temple fair on Saturday to celebrate the Spring Festival and commemorate 55 years of bilateral diplomatic relations between the two nations. Celebrating the Year of the Horse The Spring Festival, which falls on…
Yaoundé, Cameroon – President Paul Biya announced on Tuesday evening a “slight readjustment” of the timing of legislative and municipal elections, which had been expected to take place at the start of February. Originally scheduled for 2025, the elections had already been postponed once until early 2026. In his televised…
Toamasina, Madagascar – At least 20 people have been killed after Cyclone Gezani tore into Madagascar on Tuesday, unleashing violent winds and torrential rain that devastated the coastal city of Toamasina. Storm Impact The cyclone made landfall with winds of up to 250 kilometres per hour, ripping roofs off homes,…
Kirinyaga County, Kenya – Residents of Nyangati Ward, Mwea East Sub-County, are voicing growing concerns over escalating insecurity following the brutal killing of Gabriel Njogu, aged 44. Njogu’s body was discovered in rice fields in the Rurii area with severe neck injuries, sparking fear and outrage among locals. Community Shock…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court on Wednesday heard fresh testimony in the ongoing trial of John Matara, who is charged with the murder of Scarlet Wahu. Investigating officer Alex Chokera detailed items recovered from the scene where Wahu’s body was discovered, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding her death.…
Mogadishu, Somalia – A passenger plane carrying 55 people veered off the runway at Aden Abdulle International Airport on Tuesday, coming to rest in shallow waters of the Indian Ocean during an emergency landing. Emergency Landing The Civil Aviation Authorities reported that the pilot requested permission to return just 15…
London, UK – Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior described his side’s failure to stay calm under pressure as a “bitter pill” after they squandered a two-goal lead in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Leeds at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. Match Overview Chelsea looked on course for a fifth successive Premier League…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court has ordered the government to pay Ksh.3.5 million in general and aggravated damages to businessman Abdiqiadar Omar Osman, ruling that his deportation to Somalia in 2018 was unlawful, illegal, and unconstitutional. Court Ruling Delivering judgment, Justice Bahati Mwamuye declared that Osman is a Kenyan…
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya has been ranked among countries experiencing high levels of corruption with no signs of progress, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International on February 10. Kenya’s Declining Score The report shows Kenya’s score dropped to 30 out of 100, down from…