Almaddy2022, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Brooke Bihl Five African heads of state have broken ground to begin the construction of a $16 billion oil refinery in Kenya, which is expected to significantly boost the continent's production of the commodity. Prominent African leaders who attended the ceremony include Kenya's President William Ruto,... Continue Reading →
DoD photo by: MCC(AW/SW ERIC A. CLEMENT, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons By Brooke Bihl Renewed fighting throughout northern Ethiopia breaks out after a peace deal that ended the civil war between the Tigrayan rebels and the Ethiopian federal government nearly four years ago breaks apart. Authorities in the Tigray region released on Wednesday that... Continue Reading →
By Madelyn Williams After months of conflict, the Rwandan-backed M23 has signed a framework for peace with the Democratic Republic of Congo. These talks were held in Qatar with mediation support from the US and the African Union. The talks could not come fast enough, as thousands have been killed and displaced. M23 has pushed... Continue Reading →
By Madelyn Williams Due to the increased unrest in Nigeria, Christian groups have labeled attacks as religious persecution to the point of genocide. US politicians have condemned Nigeria for allowing the murder of Christians to continue. This has culminated to Trump issuing a fresh round of threats against Nigeria, calling upon the Department of War... Continue Reading →
By Madelyn Williams Tanzania has elected its first female president. President Samia has taken office following an election that many describe as less of a contest and more of a coronation. She previously served as vice president under the former president until his death in office. Her predecessor was admired for his determination to stamp... Continue Reading →
Madelyn Williams Malagasy protests in September led to a new government in October. The protests began as peaceful demonstrations over persistent power and water shortages. On September 19, 2025, two government officials were arrested for planning a peaceful rally in Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo. This sparked outrage, particularly among Gen Z, who saw the arrests as an... Continue Reading →
By Madelyn Williams There is a surprise candidate on Cote d’Ivoire’s ballot next month, Former First Lady Simone Gbagbo has announced that she will run for president in the upcoming elections. Simone has been dubbed the “Iron Lady” due to her fearsome reputation during her now ex-husbands presidency. Laurent and Simone Gbagbo were activists for... Continue Reading →
By Madelyn Williams On August 21, 2025, after days of heavy rainfall, a landslide in the Marra Mountains leveled the Sudanese village of Tarseen. The village is located in a gully in the Darfur region in western Sudan. The UN has sent aid and rescue crews. They report that at least 370 people have been killed,... Continue Reading →
By Madelyn Williams Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is no stranger to disease outbreaks such as malaria, Mpox, and dengue fever. This is due to warm climate, rich biodiversity, weak public health systems, malnutrition, and various other factors. While some diseases are a constant challenge, others emerge as sudden outbreaks like the Sudan Virus Disease (SVD) and... Continue Reading →
By Madelyn Williams Last month the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, signed the Land Expropriation Law. This has caused a firestorm of controversy in South Africa and abroad as some expect that it will be used to remove white farmers from their land. The law provides guidelines about how land expropriation may be implemented and... Continue Reading →
