Society

President Tinubu’s 64th Independence Day speech outlines ambitious economic reforms, security improvements, and youth-focused initiatives. However, challenges like inflation and unemployment remain significant obstacles.

Sierra Leone secures a $480 million grant from a US fund to expand electricity access, aiming for reliable energy for millions

Africa’s surging youth population is facing a dangerous unemployment crisis, risking economic collapse and social unrest. Without urgent action, this ticking time bomb could explode.

Over 260 women were raped during a violent prison break in Congo, highlighting severe human rights abuses and overcrowding issues

The Maiduguri dam collapse caused catastrophic flooding, displacing over 1 million people and creating fears of disease outbreaks in Borno State.

Forty-seven inmates have escaped from a maximum-security prison in Liberia, sparking a nationwide manhunt as authorities scramble to recapture them

South Sudan, the world’s newest country, gained independence in 2011, but internal conflicts, economic issues, and humanitarian crises have challenged its stability

Meet six remarkable African female entrepreneurs who are transforming industries and breaking barriers in business, from tech and fashion to philanthropy and leadership

A migrant boat carrying 100 people capsized off Senegal’s coast, leaving at least six dead and many missing, as rescue efforts continue.  

In a surprising royal engagement, 21-year-old Nomcebo Zuma, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, is set to become the newest wife of Eswatini’s King Mswati III.