Jul 30, 2024
The Harrowing Tradition of Breast Ironing in Nigeria: One Woman's Struggle and Hope for Change
Breast ironing, a harmful cultural practice intended to delay puberty and protect girls from male attention, remains prevalent in parts of Nigeria and Cameroon....
Jul 29, 2024
Seven Dead in Stampede at Congo Music Concert
At least seven people lost their lives and many others sustained injuries in a stampede during a music concert in Kinshasa, Congo’s capital, on Saturday, authorities reported....
Jul 23, 2024
Rising Opposition to President Biya In Cameroon
Cameroon's government is facing widespread condemnation for threatening to arrest civilians criticizing President Paul Biya, a move seen as censorship of free speech....
Jul 21, 2024
South Kivu Governor Halts All Mining to Combat Chaos and Violence
The governor of South Kivu province in eastern Congo has ordered the suspension of all mining activities to restore order in the violence-plagued, mineral-rich region....
Jul 20, 2024
Zambia President Fires Entire Anti-Corruption Board For Being Corrupt
President Hakinde Hichilema fired the entire ACC board amid corruption allegations. ACC head Thom Shamakamba and solicitor-general Marshal Muchende, both accused of taking kickbacks, deny the allegations....
Jul 17, 2024
Conflict-Driven Deforestation Devastates Mount Nyiragongo Slopes in DRC
Ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly from the M23 militia insurgency, has led to severe deforestation in the Mount Nyiragongo area and the Virunga National Park, displacing over 1.7 million people....
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