William Ruto has come under heavy criticism across social media after comments he made about Nigerian-accented English triggered outrage among Africans online. Speaking to members of the Kenyan diaspora in…
Ugandan authorities have dismissed reports suggesting that the government plans to block internet access during next week’s national elections, insisting there is no intention to impose an online blackout. Concerns…
Brumelda Zuma, one of the daughters of South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma, has officially taken her seat in parliament — stepping in just days after her half-sister Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla…
A Zambian-American social media personality has been handed an 18-month prison sentence for hate speech after admitting to making offensive online comments about Zambia’s President, Hakainde Hichilema. Ethel Chisono Edwards…
Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea are rising sharply as both nations trade increasingly hostile rhetoric over access to the Red Sea. Ethiopia’s renewed push for a direct route to the…
In a dramatic political shake-up, South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, a key ally once seen as his potential successor. The surprise decision, announced…
President Ruto Faces Backlash After Remarks on Nigerian English Spark Online Outrage
William Ruto has come under heavy criticism across social media after comments he made about Nigerian-accented English triggered outrage among Africans online. Speaking to members of the Kenyan diaspora in…
Uganda Dismisses Internet Shutdown Rumors Ahead of National Elections
Ugandan authorities have dismissed reports suggesting that the government plans to block internet access during next week’s national elections, insisting there is no intention to impose an online blackout. Concerns…
Zuma’s Daughter Brumelda Takes Parliament Seat After Sister Quits
Brumelda Zuma, one of the daughters of South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma, has officially taken her seat in parliament — stepping in just days after her half-sister Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla…
Zambian-American Influencer Jailed 18 Months After Admitting to Online Hate Speech Against President
A Zambian-American social media personality has been handed an 18-month prison sentence for hate speech after admitting to making offensive online comments about Zambia’s President, Hakainde Hichilema. Ethel Chisono Edwards…
Ethiopia–Eritrea Tensions Surge as Red Sea Dispute Sparks Fears of New Conflict
Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea are rising sharply as both nations trade increasingly hostile rhetoric over access to the Red Sea. Ethiopia’s renewed push for a direct route to the…
President Salva Kiir Fires Vice President Amid Growing Political Tensions
In a dramatic political shake-up, South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, a key ally once seen as his potential successor. The surprise decision, announced…