Sierra Leone’s President Declares Rape A National Emergency And Parliament Responds
On February 7, 2019, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone declared rape and sexual violence a national emergency. The reason is because of the alarming rise... Read more.
Ghana’s 2019 State of the Nation Address Gives A Sneak Peak On The Year Ahead
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo presented the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday morning, on 21 February 2019. The SONA is a constitutional mandate... Read more.
Liberia’s President Weah Makes Strategic Partnership with the World Bank To Support Pro-Poor Agenda
The government of Liberia has gained a strategic partner in its efforts to achieve pro-poor growth plans. The World Bank, Liberia Office, has introduced a five-year... Read more.
Senegal Elections 2019: There Are 5 Front Runners Vying For Office Of President
On 24 February 2019, Senegalese citizens will vote for their president. This will be the 11th elections since the country gained its independence from France in... Read more.
This Tanzanian Woman’s Soccer Video Has Gone Viral, Even President Trump Thinks It’s Amazing
Hadhara Charles Mjeje has a viral video that is a rave on the Internet. Mjeje displays her amazing soccer ball juggling skills in an 84-second video to the admiration... Read more.
Popular Nigerian Musicians Lead The Campaign For Peaceful Elections
On Saturday, February 23, 2019, Nigerians will file out en masse for the presidential elections. The election was earlier scheduled to hold on the February 16 but... Read more.
Smart Africa’s New Boss Has Big Ambitions For The Continent’s ICT Agenda
Smart Africa gets a new boss, taking over at a time when the continent is having high expectations for Information Communication Technology (ICT) and development.... Read more.
Rwanda’s Economy Makes Remarkable Strides In Just 2.5 Decades After A Devastating Genocide
Rwanda’s Economy is emerging as a powerhouse in East Africa, just 2.5 decades after a very dark and devastating genocide. So good is the economic progress... Read more.
This Pan African, Mentor-Driven And Corporate-Backed Accelerator Is Rewarding the 10 Most Promising Startups in Africa 2019
The process of selecting 10 most promising startups in Africa 2019 is soon starting. A Pan African, mentor-driven and corporate-backed accelerator, aimed at empowering... Read more.
Davido vs D’Banj: Which Of Them Was More Romantic This Valentine’s Day 2019?
Valentine’s Day in many countries has become synonymous with the day of Love. We are often curious about how some of our favorite celebrities showcase their love.... Read more.