Famous Traditional Healer in Burkina Faso Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Assault
A prominent healer in Burkina Faso, known as Amsétou Nikièma or Adja, has been sentenced to three years in prison for her involvement in an assault case on one of her patients. The controversial healer and her co-defendants faced charges of forcible confinement, assault, battery, and complicity. The verdict was delivered at the Ouagadougou high […]
Kenyan Hospital Employee Convicted of Child Trafficking in Baby Sale
A Kenyan hospital employee, Fred Leparan, who was caught in a BBC investigation attempting to sell a baby boy on the black market, has been convicted of child trafficking. Leparan worked at Nairobi Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, where he accepted $2,050 (£1,600) to facilitate the sale of the baby boy who was under the hospital’s […]
Africa Presents Challenges, Solutions In Clean Energy Transition By Gloria Dickie And Jane Wardell
Africa’s role in the global energy transition is at a key turning point, finance and business leaders said in London on Thursday, with the potential to leapfrog ahead in green energy with the right funding and support. The continent is rich in the commodities needed for the green energy transition and has abundant solar power, […]
Hundreds Join ‘People’s March’ on Climate as African Climate Summit Begins in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya, witnessed a ‘people’s march’ on climate as the African Climate Summit commenced on Monday, drawing attention to the continent’s climate challenges and concerns about the global agenda’s alignment with rich-nation interests. The demonstrators, accompanied by a marching band, voiced their frustration with the expectations placed on African countries to adopt cleaner practices while […]
Lagos Launches Commercial Operations for Blue Rail Line Project
Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, marked a significant milestone on Monday with the official launch of commercial operations for the Lagos Blue Line rail project. The commencement date, long-awaited and postponed multiple times, is expected to provide much-needed relief to Lagos residents grappling with chaotic traffic situations. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, joined fellow Lagosians and […]
World’s Largest Rhino Farm in South Africa Acquired by African Parks to Combat Poaching
In a significant move to protect rhinos from poaching, the world’s largest rhino farm, the 7,800-hectare Platinum Rhino farm in South Africa, has been acquired by the NGO African Parks, which is associated with Prince Harry. The farm, which houses 2,000 white rhinos, was founded by wealthy businessman John Hume in 2009 with the aim […]
Kenya Pushes for Greater Adoption of Solar Energy Despite Taxation Challenges
Kenya, a leading proponent of renewable energy in Africa, is striving to further harness the potential of solar energy, despite taxation hurdles that affect the affordability of solar technology for consumers. Kenya generates over 70% of its energy from renewable sources like geothermal, hydro, and wind power. Solar energy is gaining traction for industrial and […]
Direct Commercial Flights Between Egypt and Sudan Resume After Conflict
Egypt has resumed direct commercial flights to Sudan for the first time since the conflict broke out between rival generals in Sudan nearly five months ago. EgyptAir’s Flight MS865 departed from Cairo and landed in Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast, marking a significant step towards re-establishing connectivity between the two countries. The flight […]
Four Brothers Embark on a Dangerous Migration Route, Only One Survives
Adama and Moussa Sarr have lost track of the exact number of days they spent adrift at sea. The brothers found themselves drifting aimlessly somewhere off the coast of West Africa in a traditional Senegalese fishing canoe known as a pirogue. They were two of 39 passengers on board, all of them malnourished, with many […]
Protesters Demand French Troop Withdrawal in Niger Following Coup
Thousands of protesters gathered outside a French military base in Niger’s capital, Niamey, demanding the withdrawal of French troops following a military coup that enjoys widespread popular support but is not recognized by Paris. The coup, which took place on July 26 and is one of eight in West and Central Africa since 2020, has […]