Global Affairs
At least 37 killed by toxic fumes during alleged petrol theft in Nigeria, reports say
FREETOWN — In the perilous maze of the Niger Delta, where vast wealth generated by subterranean hydrocarbons contrasts sharply with the stark poverty of local communities, a catastrophic incident has once again lai...
Body of world's youngest traditional king returns home to Uganda amid succession row
KAMPALA — The mortal remains of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the monarch of the Tooro Kingdom in western Uganda who ascended the throne as the world’s youngest reigning traditional ruler, have returned to his...
Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires
Algiers — In the wake of a devastating ecological catastrophe that has left an indelible scar across the northern provinces of Algeria, the nation's political leadership has charted an uncompromising course of judicial r...
Global Briefs
World's youngest monarch dies in Uganda, aged 34
The Republic of Uganda is in a state of profound mourning following the sudden and tragic passing of the world’s youngest reigning monarch, who breathed his last at the tender age of 34. His departure marks the end of an...
Why is Sierra Leone changing its election rules? - dw.com
Sierra Leone finds itself at a critical juncture in its post-conflict democratic journey, embarking on a comprehensive and fiercely debated overhaul of its electoral architecture. As the nation weighs the implementation...
Ameu, University of Sierra Leone Renew Academic Partnership
Freetown and Monrovia are forging a deeper intellectual bond as the African Methodist Episcopal University and the Institute of Public Administration and Management formally renew their bilateral academic partnership, si...
Ayra Starr on her secret relationship and teasing Stevie Wonder
As contemporary African popular music continues its unprecedented ascension onto the global stage, few figures have captured the imagination of international audiences quite like the Nigerian singer-songwriter Ayra Starr...
Trump administration can target Ethiopians for deportation
In a significant and far-reaching legal development, federal judicial clearance has been granted to the United States administration, paving the way for the potential termination of Temporary Protected Status for thousan...
Gold mine hit by deadly landslide in CAR near border with Cameroon
Freetown — In what has rapidly unfolded as one of the most devastating humanitarian and industrial accidents in recent memory within the Central African Republic, a catastrophic landslide at an artisanal gold mining site...
Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash
NAIROBI, KENYA — In a tragedy that has sent reverberations across diplomatic and intelligence circles globally, a catastrophic helicopter crash in remote Kenya has claimed the lives of seven individuals, prominently incl...
'I was born in South Africa', says beauty queen facing legal bid to deport her
The legal battle surrounding Chidimma Adetshina has ignited a profound national conversation across the African continent, touching upon the delicate intersections of constitutional law, national identity, xenophobia, an...
Angélique Kidjo makes history for Africa with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA — In a radiant celebration of cultural permanence, artistic endurance, and continental pride, the global music icon Angélique Kidjo has officially etched her name into the bedrock of American entert...