In a controversial move, Ghana’s parliament has approved the “Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2021,” effectively criminalizing LGBTQ+ identification in the country. The bill, which is now awaiting President Nana Akufo-Addo’s signature, has sparked intense debate and raised concerns about human rights and discrimination. Under the proposed law, individuals who identify as queer […]

Change Starts Now (CSN), a promising political party launched just three months ago with great anticipation, stunned the nation with its recent announcement: it will not be participating in the upcoming 2024 elections. This decision, coming on the heels of the party’s unveiling of its election manifesto, has left many supporters and observers baffled. Founded […]

In a recent development, South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor has reiterated the government’s unwavering stance on prosecuting South African nationals who are serving in the Israeli military. This announcement comes as a stern warning to individuals involved in conflicts abroad, particularly those engaged in activities deemed harmful to civilians. According to South African law, […]

In a move aimed at curbing the alarming rates of child sexual abuse, Madagascar has recently enacted a contentious law permitting the castration of individuals convicted of raping minors. This groundbreaking legislation allows for both chemical and surgical castrations as punitive measures against perpetrators of these heinous crimes. Under the new law, the severity of […]

In a shocking turn of events, reports have emerged alleging that Nigeria’s former central bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, forged the signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari to commit a staggering $6.2 million fraud. The revelation has sparked widespread uproar and raised serious concerns about the integrity of Nigeria’s financial institutions. The controversy came to light […]

The recent escalation of military operations by Israel in Gaza, specifically targeting the city of Rafah, has once again drawn international attention to the enduring conflict in the region. South Africa, with its history of standing against oppression and injustice, has taken a decisive step by approaching the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to address […]

Namibia is in mourning following the passing of President Hage Geingob at the age of 82. The announcement came in a government statement, revealing that the distinguished leader succumbed to cancer while receiving medical treatment. President Geingob took his last breath just past midnight on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Lady Pohamba Hospital in Windhoek, […]

As South Africa braces itself for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 11 February, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has issued a resolute set of demands, emphasizing the critical need for detailed implementation plans rather than new economic strategies. Labour federation COSATU, represented by its parliamentary coordinator […]

In an unexpected move, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger jointly declared their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The decision, announced on Niger national television, was described as a “sovereign” choice, citing ECOWAS’s perceived deviation from its founding principles. The Sahel nations accused ECOWAS of neglecting their fight against terrorism and […]

Dr. Nasiphi Moya, who is set to take on the position of deputy mayor for Tshwane under the ActionSA banner, promised in her official announcement on January 15 to improve service delivery in the city. Addressing opposition concerns over the deputy mayor role, Moya made it clear that her top priority was coalition governance and […]