Apostle Lilian Kumah has created heated debate after supporting Ghana's National Cathedral project. The widow of late politician John Kumah made strong statements during a recent church service. She attacked fellow Christians who oppose the cathedral construction. Kumah called opponents mentally unstable and said they lack common sense. Her words have divided people across Ghana's social media platforms.
Many Ghanaians believe the government should spend cathedral money on basic needs instead. Citizens want better roads, hospitals, and schools rather than the religious building. Some supporters argue the cathedral will bring Christians together for national worship services. They see the project as important for Ghana's spiritual...
Kenyans march through streets one year after deadly protests against government corruption and tax increases. Police killed at least 60 people during demonstrations that peaked on June 25, 2024. Dozens more faced illegal detention after security forces responded with violence. Youth protesters return to demand justice for victims of police brutality. Recent death of teacher Albert Ojwang sparked renewed demonstrations across the country.
Douglas Kivoi studies police behavior at the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis. He says officers settle political scores and silence critics who challenge government power. Many cases of police violence never reach public attention because families stay quiet or face threats...
Faith Kipyegon will try to become the first woman to run a mile under four minutes Thursday. The triple Olympic champion from Kenya must cut nearly eight seconds off her current world record. Her existing mark stands at 4 minutes and 7.64 seconds for the distance. The 31-year-old runner faces a huge challenge that no woman has ever attempted. Roger Bannister first broke the four-minute barrier for men back in 1954.
Nike has organized this special event called Breaking 4 at a track facility in Paris. Kipyegon will wear a custom racing suit and new Victory Elite FK shoes during her attempt. Male runners will pace her around the Stade Charlety track to help maintain speed. The project follows Nike's earlier Breaking 2 marathon effort with...
Eight people died during protests across Kenya on Wednesday. The demonstrations marked one year since massive anti-government rallies turned deadly. Police fought protesters using tear gas and water cannons. At least 400 people suffered injuries during clashes that spread to 23 counties. Rights groups treated victims with 83 requiring specialized medical care.
Protesters remembered the deadly June 25 events from last year. Demonstrators stormed parliament during tax protests that killed 60 people. Young Kenyans demanded President William Ruto step down from office. They oppose police violence and high taxes that hurt ordinary families. Security forces blocked government buildings with barbed wire.
Television and radio stations stopped...
Opposition leader Bobi Wine will compete for Uganda's presidency against longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni. The National Unity Platform announced Wine submitted paperwork to run in elections scheduled for January. Wine's real name is Robert Kyagulanyi and he works as both a musician and politician. The party secretary general said members will support Wine's campaign for political change. Museveni has ruled the East African country for almost 40 years.
The 80-year-old president announced plans to seek another term in office earlier this week. Opposition groups face increasing pressure from government forces who arrest and intimidate their members. Wine previously ran against Museveni during the 2021 election that critics said was unfair...
Thousands of people gathered on Cape Verde's Santo Antao island for horse racing events that celebrate Saint John the Baptist. The annual festival also honors the summer solstice across Portuguese-speaking nations. Eighteen jockeys competed during the Sonjon horse race near Atlantic Ocean shores. Phizer and his horse Keke won the three-hour competition. Drums and cheering crowds created excitement around the mountain track.
The celebrations bring sacred and secular traditions together from the 17th century. Thousands of Cape Verdeans travel to Porto Novo city each June for the festivities. People hold processions and various celebrations for three days. They honor Saint John the Baptist, called Sonjon in local Creole language. Pilgrims...
A South African court stopped the funeral of former Zambian leader Edgar Lungu on Wednesday. The judge made the decision as mourners gathered inside a church for the service. Lungu served as Zambia's president from 2015 to 2021 before losing power. He died at age 68 on June 5 at a medical clinic near Pretoria. The former leader had traveled to South Africa for special medical treatment.
Lungu's family fought against plans for a state funeral back home in Zambia. They refused to let current President Hakainde Hichilema lead the ceremony. The family kept Lungu's body from returning to Zambia because they did not want Hichilema at the funeral. The two men had been political enemies during their careers. Zambia's government responded with...
Thousands of young people marched through Kenya streets Wednesday to remember protesters killed one year ago. Security forces shot and killed at least 60 demonstrators during weeks of protests against tax increases. The marchers carried Kenyan flags and pictures of dead protesters. Many shouted demands for President William Ruto to leave office. Police blocked major roads leading into the capital city center.
Government workers put razor wire around official buildings to stop protesters from entering. Most demonstrators were young men angry about poor economic conditions and high taxes. Eve, a 24-year-old woman without a job, said police should protect citizens instead of killing them. Opposition party leaders said young people needed...
A young engineering student creates special glasses that help blind people walk safely. Joao Antonio Rego works from his family dining room to build devices for people who cannot see. The 24-year-old student tests his invention with Armando Ernesto Chau, a man who lost his sight twenty years ago. Chau rarely leaves his home because moving around feels dangerous without proper tools. The electronic glasses warn users about objects ahead through gentle vibrations.
Rego started his Vision Hope project after watching a blind woman fall on a busy street. His mother thought the idea seemed impossible at first. The student moved his workshop from his bedroom after breathing harmful fumes made him sick. A doctor found spots on his lungs from...
