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The dust of the war field rarely settles on tales of tenderness, often overpowered by the clamor of conquest. Yet, carved within the harsh reality of conflict, are stories that whisper of love stronger than any weapon, and sacrifice deeper…

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on May 27, 2025, signed into law an amendment to the Broadcasting Services Act that requires every motorist in Zimbabwe to pay an annual $92 radio levy to the state-owned Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC)…

On 28 May 2025, Namibia will observe its inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day, a new national holiday dedicated to honoring the victims of the colonial-era atrocities committed against the Ovaherero and Nama peoples between 1904 and 1908. The…

Africa’s vision for inclusive, employment-driven development took a bold step forward this past week, as over 2,500 participants from 51 countries gathered in Addis Ababa for the 20th Regional Conference for Labour-Based Practitioners,…

The Principle of Ethnic Equilibrium Since returning to democratic rule in 1999, Nigeria’s leaders have adhered to an unwritten but universally observed “federal character” convention designed to share power among the country’s more than…

In a surprise announcement on May 25, 2025, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) declared an immediate suspension of all defense and military partnerships with Germany. Posting on its official X account, the UPDF claimed “reliable…

Eighteen-year-old Bayanda Walaza electrified the 75th Boris Hanzeković Memorial in Zagreb on May 24, 2025, roaring down the track to win the men’s 100 m in a wind-legal 9.94 seconds against a −0.3 m/s headwind. His decisive burst left…

Nigeria’s industrial giant, Dangote Group, is aiming to earn a staggering $7 million daily from the export of urea-based fertilizer, following the successful launch of its $2.5 billion Dangote Fertiliser Plant in Lagos. Located in the Lekki…

In a decisive push to safeguard financial stability and bring domestic banking practices in line with international standards, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has issued a new directive giving commercial banks eight months to comply…

The government of Tanzania has launched a bold campaign to reclaim full control over the global Tanzanite trade, a strategic economic and political move aimed at protecting and maximizing the value of one of its most treasured resources.…