In a surprising move, Niger’s media regulator has banned the popular French television show ‘The Bachelor.’ The government believes the show threatens the country’s values and is not suitable for its young viewers. This ban follows similar actions taken by neighboring Burkina Faso against the same channel, Canal Plus. Why
In the 19th century, Britain took control of the Chagos Archipelago, a group of 60 small islands in the Indian Ocean that were originally part of Mauritius, a British colony. But when Mauritius gained its independence in 1968, the Chagos Islands were not returned. Instead, Britain kept control of the
Kenya is in a political storm as lawmakers have filed a petition to impeach Vice President Rigathi Gachagua. The charges against him are serious: corruption, bullying public officers, and causing divisions among ethnic groups. The motion to impeach Gachagua was introduced in the National Assembly on Tuesday by Member of
Recently, there have been serious terrorist attacks in Mali, including one at a gendarmerie school in the capital and another at Bamako Airport. In response to these incidents, prosecutors from the Alliance of Sahel States—made up of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—have launched an investigation against Wassim Nasr, a journalist
In a significant move, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), made up of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, has announced exciting plans to work with Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, to launch two satellites. This collaboration aims to improve communication and security in their region, which faces many challenges. Why Satellites?
In mid-July, Burkina Faso’s leader, Ibrahim Traore, made a bold statement. He revealed that he had evidence of a secret plan to destabilize the country, and he pointed fingers at France. According to Traore, this plot was not just backed by France but also by its allies Benin and Côte
Kwame Nkrumah was a significant figure in Africa’s fight for independence. Born on September 21, 1909, in Nkroful, Ghana, he later became the first prime minister of Ghana, the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule. Nkrumah wasn’t just a political leader; he was a passionate advocate
Zimbabwe and Namibia are facing a severe drought that is causing hunger for many people. In response, both countries have made a controversial decision to kill hundreds of elephants and distribute the meat to feed their starving citizens. In Zimbabwe, Tinashe Farawo, a spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife
President Azali Assoumani of the Comoros, a group of islands off the east coast of Africa, has survived an assassination attempt. The shocking attack happened during a funeral for a religious leader in a small town called Salimani, just outside the country’s capital, Moroni. The attacker, a 24-year-old police officer