Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill sparks fear
Ghana's parliament has passed draft legislation that seeks to restrict the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. The move has sparked fear among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people.…
UN Security Council demands immediate end to siege of Sudan’s El Fasher
The U.N. Security Council adopted a resolution Thursday demanding that Sudan's paramilitary force immediately halt its siege of the only capital in the vast western region of Darfur that it doesn't control…
Afro-descendants offered Beninese citizenship
Benin encourages members of the African diaspora to call its shores home by offering citizenship to descendants of those who left the continent far in the past. Also, the Olympic flame symbolises…
DR Congo conflict: Who are the main players?
More than 250 armed groups are undermining peace in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kinshasa and Kigali accuse each other of supporting some of them.…
Why change old African national anthems?
Nigeria's return to its old anthem has caused fierce debate. But moving with the times, parting with the past and embracing a fresh national identity through a new anthem is a great…
Pope Francis rules out women priests
There is much anger among Catholic feminists over comments made by Pope Francis where he ruled out the possibility of women serving as ordained deacons or as members of the clergy. Also…
Rival Sudan forces blacklisted for killing children
The Sudanese military and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces were added to the blacklist for killing and injuring youngsters and attacking schools and hospitals. The paramilitary was also cited for recruiting…
Ramaphosa re-elected president, South Africa await details of unity government
South Africa had its first parliamentary session after its historic seventh election where the ANC lost its majority rule. The coalition government as it stands has the ANC joining forces with the…
Zanzibar commemorates abolition of slavery for first time
Since a fragile 2022 peace deal ended Ethiopia's two-year war between Tigrayan fighters and federal forces, there are signs of recovery in the capital of Tigray. Also, Zanzibar commemorates the abolition of…
Haiti a perfect illustration of correlation between conflict and malnutrition, WFP says
More than 360,000 people have fled their homes, while major ports and access roads to the capital are still inaccessible, meaning food supplies and other essential goods can't get in.…
How can you reduce your cancer risk?
There are more than 300 types of cancer. It’s impossible to guard against all of them completely. But there are a number of risk factors that we can influence ourselves. With the…