Category: African Stories
TikTok Star Khaby Lame to Promote Africa’s First Olympic Event
DAKAR, SENEGAL – Senegalese-born TikTok star Khaby Lame has been named an official ambassador for…
Four Children Killed in Nursery School Attack in Kampala, Suspect Arrested
KAMPALA, UGANDA – Police in Kampala have confirmed that four children were killed in a…
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa Visits Ghana to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrived in Ghana on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, marking…
NAYMOTE Liberia Leads Civic Programs on Democracy and Accountability
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – For many Liberians, March offered a firsthand look at what it means…
Sub‑Saharan Africa Shifts from External to Domestic Debt — With New Risks
Governments across sub‑Saharan Africa are increasingly moving away from external borrowing toward domestic debt, a…
Liberia, UNICEF Launch 2026–2030 Education Work Plan
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Ministry of Education and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have…
Arsenal Blasts in Burundi Kill 13 Civilians, Dozens Injured
The Burundi National Defence Force has confirmed that 13 civilians were killed following a series…
Liberia’s Electoral Body Enters New Chapter Under Familiar Leadership
A formal leadership transition has taken place at National Elections Commission Liberia, with outgoing Chairperson…
Africa’s 4.3% Growth Outlook Masks Uneven Economic Reality
Africa’s economic outlook is being described as “positive” by the African Development Bank, with projections…
Africa Secures Historic 10 Teams for 2026 World Cup After DR Congo Playoff Win
Africa will have a record 10 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a…
Ivory Coast Commits $1.1 Billion to Power Grid Overhaul Amid Rising Demand and Outages
Abidjan, Ivory Coast — Ivory Coast has announced a major 700 billion CFA franc (approximately…
New Senegal Law Raises Jail Time and Fines for LGBTQ+ Conduct
Dakar, Senegal — Senegal has enacted legislation significantly increasing prison sentences for individuals convicted of…