History

Niger Becomes First African Nation to Eliminate River Blindness
- By the Editor
- . 31 January 2025
Niger has made history as the first country in Africa to eliminate onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, after being

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Officially Withdraw from ECOWAS
- By the Editor
- . 29 January 2025
In a historic shift, the military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community

South Africa Enacts New Expropriation Law: A Milestone in Land Reform
- By the Editor
- . 27 January 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Expropriation Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that provides a framework for

Ethiopia and Somalia Sign Historic Ankara Declaration to Resolve Disputes
- By the Editor
- . 12 December 2024
In a major diplomatic breakthrough mediated by Türkiye, Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to resolve their long-standing disputes through peaceful

Ivory Coast’s Beloved Attiéké Receives UNESCO Heritage Recognition
- By the Editor
- . 11 December 2024
Ivory Coast’s iconic dish, attiéké, has officially been added to UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage, cementing its status as

Fuse ODG Challenges Harmful Narratives with “We Know It’s Christmas”
- By the Editor
- . 5 December 2024
British-Ghanaian artist Fuse ODG has reignited a crucial conversation about Africa’s portrayal in global charity initiatives. With his latest single,

South Africa Unveils Statue Honouring King Shaka Zulu
- By the Editor
- . 14 November 2024
A momentous occasion in South Africa’s cultural heritage unfolded with the unveiling of a statue dedicated to King Shaka Zulu