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Cameroon faces a major education crisis as a four-day national teachers’ strike begins on April 22nd

West African leaders are gathering in Accra, Ghana, for a two-day meeting to address the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso

The decision, announced on April 22, follows three petitions calling for her removal and was made in consultation with the Council of State, in accordance with the 1992 Constitution.

Francis has chosen to be laid to rest in the St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome.

Tidjane Thiam, leader of Ivory Coast’s main opposition party, has been removed from the electoral list ahead of the October 25 presidential election. On Tuesday, April 22, the court ruled… Read More »Tidjane Thiam removed from electoral list ahead of presidential election

After spending 30 years in an Argentinian zoo, Pupy the African elephant has been transferred to a sanctuary in Brazil. The 35-year-old animal is the latest to be relocated from… Read More »African elephant Pupy arrives in Brazilian sanctuary after 30 years in Buenos Aires zoo

The Subri Forest Reserve, once a proud symbol of Ghana’s ecological wealth, has become a stark reminder of the state’s weakening grip over its protected lands.

An equestrian school near Windhoek in Namibia welcomes children with special needs for therapeutic riding-lessons. Working and bonding with the horses has helped the children improve their cognitive and motor… Read More »In Namibia, horse-riding becomes therapy for children with special needs

The announcement of Pope Francis’ death on Monday sparked a wave of emotion across the globe, especially in Goma

According to a leaked memo from the US State Department, Washington could seek to drastically cut back on its diplomatic and political presence on the African continent. The plans may… Read More »US plans to reduce diplomatic presence could be part of wider change in US-Africa ties