Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Removed from Office
Kenyan senators have voted to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office, following a dramatic impeachment trial in the Senate. Gachagua, popularly known...
Mitchell Weiser Seeks International Future with Algeria
Mitchell Weiser, a versatile footballer who has played primarily as a right-back for Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga, has expressed his desire to...
Nigeria: Trial of Binance Executive Postponed on Health Concerns
The trial of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, detained in Nigeria, has been rescheduled following his absence from court due to medical reasons. The...
Octavia Carbon Secures $5 Million Seed Funding to Launch Direct Air Capture Plant
Kenyan cleantech startup Octavia Carbon has successfully raised $5 million in seed funding to develop its Direct Air Capture (DAC) storage plant. This...
Aya Data Raises $900,000 to Scale AI Solutions
Ghana-based AI consultancy startup Aya Data has secured $900,000 in seed funding to scale its two key products—AyaGrow and AyaSpeech—and expand its talent...
Rwanda Accuses Tanzania of Blocking Its Milk Exports
Tensions between Rwanda and Tanzania have escalated over trade, as Rwanda accuses its East African neighbor of blocking its milk exports. The dispute...
Growing Mpox Outbreak Crisis in Africa: Urgent Action Needed
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has issued a grave warning regarding the escalating crisis of mpox (formerly known...
Chevron Nigeria Discovers New Oil in Niger Delta
Chevron Nigeria has announced a significant new oil discovery in the Niger Delta, with an estimated production potential of up to 17,000 barrels...
World Bank Urges Nigeria to Lift Import Restrictions on Food and Fertilizer
The World Bank has called on the Nigerian government to remove restrictions on food and fertilizer imports while adopting the Economic Community of...
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Kenya and Uganda Agree to Eliminate Trade Barriers, Boost Cross-Border Commerce Through EAC Commitments
Kenya and Uganda have taken a major step towards strengthening regional integration and boosting cross-border trade by committing to eliminate tariffs and non-tariff...
Banania: From Colonial-Era Mascot to Controversial Legacy of Racism, Colonialism, and Marketing in France
The story of Banania, France’s iconic chocolate-flavoured banana powder drink, is deeply intertwined with the country’s colonial past. First introduced during World War...
