Independent Africa

African leaders urge inclusion of natural capital in GDP calculations.In a statement released on November 13 at COP29 in Baku, they highlighted Africa’s forests' vital roles in carbon capture, pollution control, and soil and...

Member of Parliament for Bugweri Woman, Rachael Magoola, has called on the government, through the Uganda Police, to take action against musicians who perform semi-naked at public events, in an effort to uphold cultural...

In an unusual case, a family court in Singapore recently issued a partial domestic exclusion order against a woman accused of entering her adult brother's room without permission to clean at odd hours.On October...

The naira weakened further in the foreign exchange market over the week, affected by ongoing market challenges. Efforts to stabilize the local currency continue, with markets looking forward to December's FX automation, anticipated to...

Equatorial Guinea’s President, Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has dismissed Baltasar Ebang Engonga as Director General of the National Agency for Financial Investigation (ANIF) amid a scandal involving alleged misconduct and inappropriate behaviour.Engonga’s removal, effective...

Imagine your country stopping you from leaving. You can’t just buy a ticket, pay for your flight, and leave the country.In some authoritarian countries, it is almost impossible for citizens to leave the country,...

Zimbabwe plans to allow its gold-backed currency, the ZiG, to float freely on the foreign exchange market, according to the deputy governor of the central bank, Innocent Matshe.While he refrained from providing a...

South Africa has shut down one of its major border crossings with Mozambique due to violent protests that erupted after the country’s recent elections.The protests, sparked by last month's controversial presidential election, have resulted...

Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, General Taoreed Lagbaja, has passed away at the age of 56 following an extended illness, President Bola Tinubu confirmed.The general died on Tuesday evening in Lagos, although the specifics...

Equatorial Guinea has launched a crackdown on public officials engaged in sexual misconduct within government offices, spurred by the recent high-profile arrest of Baltasar Engonga, Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency.Engonga’s...

Equatorial Guinea’s Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency, Baltasar Engonga, has been arrested following allegations of recording over 400 explicit videos involving the wives of prominent figures in the country.The scandal...

An alarming situation in Nigeria has sparked public outrage as 29 children are among those facing the possibility of a death sentence for allegedly participating in protests against rising living costs.The minors, aged 14...

Nigerians are among the world’s highest social media users, with 2024 data ranking the country fifth globally for average daily time spent online.Data from Cable.co.uk and We Are Social, shared by World of Statistics...

Thirteen children and one adult lost their lives after a lightning strike hit a refugee camp in Uganda, police reported.According to authorities, the victims were gathered for a church service on Saturday evening when...

Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi held a press conference on November 1, 2024, to officially acknowledge his party's defeat in the October 30 general elections.The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) lost to the opposition...

Nigerian subnational debt levels surged by 38.1%, rising from ₦7.25 trillion in 2022 to a hefty ₦10.01 trillion in 2023, according to BudgIT’s 2024 State of States report.Published on Tuesday, October 29, the report...

Public outrage has surged on social media following Somalia's Family Minister Gen Bashir Mohamed Jama's post on X, featuring photos of himself and a male delegate representing Somalia at a UN conference focused on...

Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, has secured victory in a contentious and violence-stricken election, extending its 49-year dominance in the southern African country, as per official results.Frelimo's relatively obscure presidential candidate, Daniel Chapo, viewed as...

Flood victims are seen standing beside their belongings, which were recently unloaded from a canoe that helped them escape to safety.According to scientists, global warming has significantly intensified the rainy season in several African...

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has dismissed three high-ranking judges he had previously suspended for alleged judicial misconduct, leading to renewed allegations of political interference in the judiciary.These judges from the Constitutional Court were involved...

Election monitors from the European Union (EU) have reported that certain voting results in Mozambique appear to have been tampered with, amid escalating unrest in the nation.On Monday, thousands of individuals participated in opposition...

Several people are reported dead and many others injured after a fuel tanker overturned and erupted in flames at Kigogwa Town on the Kampala-Bombo road in Kasangati, Wakiso District.Police announced on Tuesday that a...

South African rugby star Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel have announced their divorce after more than ten years of marriage, leaving their fans devastated.The couple frequently shared their affection for each other and...

British actor Idris Elba has revealed his intention to relocate to Africa within the next decade to help develop the continent's film industry.In an interview with the BBC, the 52-year-old actor, known for his...

Tanzania has secured access to additional loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the completion of its fourth review, according to an official announcement.The Tanzanian government and the IMF reached a staff-level agreement...

Egypt implemented a fuel price hike on Friday, increasing rates by 10% to 17%, a decision expected to affect the prices of goods and services.The Egyptian government said in a statement on Facebook that...

Just hours after Rigathi Gachagua was ousted from his position, Kenya’s President William Ruto has put forward Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki as his new deputy president.A close associate of Ruto, Kindiki was a leading...

A blast struck a restaurant across from the camp, where Somali soldiers and police officers were stationed.At least seven people lost their lives, and six others were injured at a café near a police...

The Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) Ghana chapter, in partnership with the Nigerian High Commission, has successfully facilitated the rescue and repatriation of 36 stranded Northern Nigerian nationals back to Sokoto State, Nigeria.NIDO Ghana...

Rumors surrounding the health and whereabouts of Cameroon’s 91-year-old President, Paul Biya, have sparked widespread discussion across Africa this week.While it wasn’t surprising that he skipped the UN General Assembly in New York after...

Kenya's parliament has initiated the final phase to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office.Last week, a large majority in the National Assembly voted in favor of his impeachment, paving the way for a...

Kenya is planning to limit the export of valuable minerals in their unprocessed forms.This move coincides with the construction of a significant gold processing plant valued at approximately Sh5.8 billion, indicating a major policy...

Ivory Coast President, Alassane Ouattara, is urging members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to launch a common currency one year ahead of the scheduled timeline.“I want this common currency to...

The Dangote refinery is scheduled to meet with the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Tuesday to address a key issue that has drawn the attention of concerned Nigerians.The discussions will focus...

Portable ultrasound devices are transforming maternal healthcare in Kenya's rural areas by enabling earlier detection of pregnancy complications.This vital technology is enhancing the health outcomes for both mothers and infants, bringing renewed hope to...

In the aftermath of Rwanda’s announcement of a Marburg virus disease outbreak on September 27th, the Minister of Health has reassured the public that the situation is being effectively managed.In a briefing with diplomats...

Cameroonian government has prohibited public discourse concerning the health of President Paul Biya, labelling it a matter of national security.This announcement follows ongoing efforts by authorities to counter rumours suggesting that the 91-year-old leader...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that 26 million Africans are currently facing some degree of visual impairment, highlighting the critical eye health challenges across the continent.Africa is home to one in...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed its intention to take enforcement action against Elon Musk's Starlink, a satellite internet provider, for increasing its subscription prices in Nigeria without regulatory approval.This information was shared...

A tragic ferry disaster on Lake Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in the deaths of at least 78 individuals. The vessel was nearing its destination in Goma, having departed from...

Nigerians in the Diaspora Organisation's (NIDO) Ghana Chapter took the festivities to the Nsawam Medium Security Prison in Accra, Ghana, bringing joy to Nigerian inmates on October 1, 2024, coinciding with Nigeria's 64th Independence...

A tragic incident in north-central Nigeria has led to fears of multiple casualties following the capsizing of a boat carrying over 300 passengers on the River Niger.The disaster occurred on Tuesday night, according...

Islamic authorities in Kano, a northern city in Nigeria, have begun shutting down sports betting establishments, claiming they are operating without legal authorization.“As you know betting is forbidden in Islam,” Mujahid Aminudeen, deputy chief...

Kenyan lawmakers have initiated the process to oust the country's deputy president from office.Supporters of the move accuse Rigathi Gachagua of being involved in June's anti-government protests, which turned violent, and allege his role...

Niger's economy is set to rebound after a year marked by an unprecedented political crisis. However, the rebound is dependent on favourable security and climate conditions, and continued oil production for exports, according to...

In a tragic incident in the remote town of Lusikisiki, South Africa, a mass shooting has claimed the lives of eighteen individuals, prompting a manhunt for the assailants, according to local police.Authorities reported that...

In South Africa, an instant porridge product has been pulled from the market following the tragic deaths of three young children, who reportedly consumed it.According to police spokesperson Lt Col Siphokazi Mawisa, the...

A tragic incident occurred at a wildlife park in south-western Nigeria, where a zookeeper was fatally attacked by a lion after failing to properly secure its enclosure, according to police.The 35-year-old man, employed at...

Nigeria's sovereign Eurobond market saw selling pressure across short, medium, and long maturities, pushing the average yield up by 0.13%, ending the week at 9.6%. This movement comes as the market adjusts to recent...

A tragic incident unfolded in Lusikisiki, a rural town in South Africa's Eastern Cape province, where 17 individuals were killed, including 15 women, during a shooting that occurred on Friday night. The police have...