Mohammed Iqbal Dar, Who Created the Name ‘Tanzania,’ Dies at 80 in the UK
On Monday, March 3rd, Mohammed Iqbal Dar, the man who coined the name “Tanzania,” passed away in his sleep at the age of 80 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, after a ...
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A New Cold War: How the U.S., China, and Russia Each Have A Stake In The Congo
The city of Nyabibwe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was captured by members of the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group on Wednesday, February 5th, despite reports of an ...
Burkina Faso Launches ITAOUA, Its First Locally Made Electric Vehicle
Burkina Faso launched ITAOUA, its first locally made electric vehicle (EV). This move marks a significant step in Burkina Faso's efforts to join Africa's electric vehicle market, emphasizing clean energy ...
As Rebels Take Goma, Protests Turn Violent in Congo’s Capital
Demonstrations have turned violent, with protesters ransacking several foreign embassies in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In videos posted to YouTube and X, protesters ...
Negotiations Fail As Three Countries Leave West African Alliance ECOWAS
Following a year of negotiations, the Economic Community of West African States officially announced the departure of three of its members on Wednesday. “The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, the Republic ...
Cape Town Crowned Best City in the World for 2025
Cape Town has claimed the top spot in Time Out’s 2025 list of the world’s best cities, marking a significant achievement for South Africa. Known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant ...
Kenya Approves Visa-Free Entry for African Travelers with Exceptions
Kenya's government announced a new policy allowing citizens from most African countries to enter visa-free, with exceptions to a few countries, on Wednesday, January 22nd. Citizens of Somalia and Libya ...
Hundreds of Miners Trapped Underground Following Police Raid in South Africa
The Situation The discovery of 21 bodies near the abandoned shafts of the Buffelsfontein Gold Mine near Stilfontein, South Africa has sent shockwaves across the country and globe. Over the ...
Militias Target Fulani Minorities in Burkina Faso As Conflict Worsens
When Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba seized power in Burkina Faso in January of 2022, he promised to combat the growing insurgency that has plagued the nation for nearly a ...
