Gabon coup leader wins election by huge margin
This was the first presidential vote since the near-six-decade-long Bongo dynasty was overthrown.
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Three Americans Jailed Over Failed DR Congo Coup Return Home: A Tale of Justice and Diplomacy
In a dramatic turn of events, three Americans jailed over a failed coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been repatriated to the United States to serve the remainder of their sentences, marking a significant moment in US-DR Congo relations. The story, which unfolded over the past week, highlights the complexities of international … Read more
‘Death is everywhere’: Sudan camp residents shelter from attacks
One person in Zamzam described things as “extremely catastrophic” after three days of assaults.
Courage Adams: The African BMX Star Inspiring a New Generation
In an era where African youth yearn for figures who reflect both cultural pride and global excellence, Courage Adams emerges as a beacon of aspiration. With roots in Nigeria and branches that now extend across the international BMX freestyle landscape, Courage’s story is more than one of athletic prowess—it is a profound testament to the … Read more
When Wildlife Meets Aviation: The South African Penguin Helicopter Crash
On April 10, 2025, an unusual aviation incident in South Africa captured global attention. A helicopter crashed during a short flight after a cardboard box carrying an African penguin shifted unexpectedly mid-air. According to the South African Civil Aviation Authority, the penguin, resting on a passenger’s lap in an unsecured container, slid off and interfered … Read more
Lagos Lagoon Evictions: Nigeria’s Push for Luxury Developments Threatens Communities
On April 11, 2025, NPR reported a deeply unsettling trend unfolding along Nigeria’s Lagos Lagoon: thousands of residents have been forcibly evicted over the past decade to clear space for luxury developments. Long-standing communities on the lagoon’s peninsulas and islands—once thriving, self-sustaining, and culturally rich—are now under siege. The Nigerian Navy, in collaboration with government … Read more
Africa’s Sky Guardians: Why Saving Vultures Is Key to Our Survival
In the skies over Kenya’s Rift Valley, a silent extinction looms. The continent’s vultures, long misunderstood and vilified, are rapidly vanishing. With a dramatic 90% decline in populations across West, Central, and East Africa, conservationists are sounding the alarm: save the vultures, or risk ecological collapse. Recent reporting by the Associated Press outlines how these … Read more