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Kenya's Ruto Pledges Development in Northern Region, Donates Sh1M to College. President William Ruto donated Sh1 million for student lunches during his visit to Mandera Teachers Training College on Tuesday. The gift came as part of his week-long tour of Kenya's North Eastern region. During his...

Five Men Face Death Penalty in Nigeria Witchcraft Murder Case. A Nigerian court has sentenced five men to death by hanging for killing a woman they accused of practicing witchcraft in 2023. The ruling came from Kano state, where the men attacked 67-year-old Dahare Abubakar on her farm. The...

ODM Party Backs Sifuna's Criticism of Members Supporting Government. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has supported Secretary General Edwin Sifuna's recent criticism of party members who favor the broad-based government. Sifuna spoke out against ODM leaders who he claims have...

Swapo Honors Geingob's Legacy at First Death Anniversary. Swapo Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa praised former president Hage Geingob for his service to Namibia. She spoke at memorial events held Tuesday at Heroes' Acre and State House. "President Geingob showed us true leadership,"...

Tourism Company Says Mining Threatens N$12 Million Wildlife Project. Ultimate Safaris reports that mining plans have halted their N$30 million rhino camp project in Namibia's Kunene region. The delay threatens local jobs and conservation income. Company spokesperson David Bishop said the...

Namibia Remembers President Geingob One Year After His Death Namibians marked the first anniversary of President Hage Geingob's death on Sunday, recalling his legacy of unity and public service. "February 4, 2024, remains a day of deep sadness for Namibians," President Nangolo Mbumba said at a...

Trump Plans to Cut South Africa Aid Over Land Law. Donald Trump says he will end U.S. funding to South Africa, citing concerns about land seizures and unfair treatment of certain groups. The dispute follows South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's approval of a law allowing land seizures...

Congo Rebels Announce Ceasefire as Peace Talks Near. The Congo River Alliance declared a humanitarian ceasefire Tuesday in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The group includes M23 rebels backed by Rwanda. UN reports show 900 people died and 2,880 suffered injuries during recent battles...

El Salvador Offers to House US Criminals in Latest Diplomatic Move. El Salvador will accept dangerous criminals from U.S. jails, including American citizens, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday after meeting President Nayib Bukele. "No country has ever made an offer of friendship...

Leaders Honor Late President Geingob at Heroes' Acre. Former First Lady Monica Geingos joined President Nangolo Mbumba and President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to lay wreaths at President Hage Geingob's grave Tuesday. The ceremony marked one year since Geingob died of cancer on February 4...

Trump Plans to Merge USAID into the State Department. The Trump administration aims to fold the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) into the State Department. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday he would lead the aid agency as staff stayed away from its...

Namibia's Trade Deficit Narrows Sharply in December. Namibia cut its trade deficit to N$119 million in December 2024, down from N$5.5 billion in November. The Namibia Statistics Agency reported this marked a strong improvement from the N$969 million deficit seen a year earlier. Trade patterns...

M23 Rebels Declare Ceasefire as Regional Leaders Plan Crisis Talks. The M23 rebel group announced a humanitarian ceasefire in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday. This comes ahead of planned talks between Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame...

Africa Embraces Female Leadership as Namibia Elects First Woman President. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first elected female president, sees hope in Namibia's recent election. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's victory marks another breakthrough for women leaders on the continent. "When I took office...

Monica Geingos Pledges to Uphold Late President's Legacy. Former Namibian First Lady Monica Geingos said at Heroes Acre on Tuesday that she plans to preserve President Hage Geingob's legacy according to his wishes. The one-year death commemoration drew President Nangolo Mbumba, First Lady...

Early Childhood Centers in Zomba Face Crisis Amid Funding Shortages. Officials report that early childhood programs in Malawi's Zomba district have failed due to severe funding gaps and poor facilities. The Parliamentary Committee on Social and Community Affairs found serious problems during...

Malawi Airports Need $55 Million for Critical Upgrades. Malawi's Civil Aviation Authority needs $55 million to upgrade its two main airports to meet international standards by 2026. The bulk of the funds—$35 million—would go to Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe. Chileka Airport in...

DAPP Launches Education Project for Girls and Disabled Children in Dowa. Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Dowa will start a new four-year project to help girls and children with disabilities in local schools. The program aims to train 21 primary school teachers across three zones -...

Old Mutual Malawi Plans to Plant 10,000 Trees Amid Sustainability Concerns. Old Mutual Malawi has announced plans to plant more than 10,000 trees in Mzuzu and Blantyre. The Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi (WESM) reports that many firms plant trees mainly for publicity, without...

Kagame Claims Ignorance of Rwandan Troops in Congo as Violence Mounts. Rwanda's President Paul Kagame says he does not know if his troops operate in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where M23 rebels battle government forces. The fighting has left 900 dead and thousands injured. "I...