The Answer To The World’s Water Shortages, Nambia On Cutting Edge Of Wastewater Recycling

The nation of Nambia has been on the cutting edge of recycled water technology due to having discovered a process that allows them to recycle their waste water back into water that is drinkable and non-toxic. This has made the capital city of Nambia, Windhoek a recent hot topic in the world of wastewater management […]

Ghana Election Results: Opposition Wins According To Influential Radio Stations

The Ghana election results favor the nation’s main opposition leader, Nana Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), according to “two influential private radio stations,” Reuters reports. Both stations stated that Akufo-Addo won an absolute majority in the West African nation’s presidential elections that were held on Wednesday. “Joy FM’s website showed Akufo-Addo winning 53.27 […]

Ghana 2016 Election Update: Nana Akufo-Addo Jumps To Sizeable Lead Over John Mahama, Could Avoid Second Round Of Voting

The Ghana 2016 election appears to be headed to a conclusion, with an update on Thursday that challenger Nana Akufo-Addo is leading with 57 percent of the votes counted — putting him ahead of the threshold for a second round of voting. Akuf0-Addo had built a sizeable lead over President John Mahama in the early […]

Watch Ghana 2016 Election Coverage Live Online: Where To Find Streaming Video For Wednesday’s Presidential Vote

Those who want to watch Ghana 2016 presidential election coverage live online will be in luck, with a few providers offering streaming video coverage of the voting for those unable to make it to a television. Wednesday’s election is seen as an important referendum on the Western African nation’s economy. The nation has suffered four […]

Ghana 2016 Election Live Results: Find Up-To-Date Voting Totals From Wednesday’s Presidential Election

Those who want to follow live results of the Ghana 2016 presidential election will have a few options to find up-to-date voting totals and see if John Mahama can convince voters to keep him in power for another four years. Voters will take to the polls on Wednesday to select the nation’s next president. Mahama […]

Gambia Ousts 22-Year Leader Yahyah Jammeh in Stunning 2016 Presidential Election

Gambia’s president Yahyah Jammeh finds himself out of power this morning following the wild result of a tumultuous 2016 election that saw him upset by businessman Adama Barrow. During his election campaign, Barrow had promised to make extensive changes to reform Gambia’s level of corruption, troubling economy, and subsequent exodus of a number of citizens […]

Gambia 2016 Election Live Results: How To Find Up-To-Date Totals From Thursday’s Controversial Vote

The Gambia 2016 presidential election is set to begin, and those looking for live results of Thursday’s voting will be left with few options as the president led a controversial decision to cut off communications with the outside world. Voting will take place on December 1, and live results can be found at a few […]

Schools Funded By Mark Zuckerberg And Bill Gates Will Be Shut Down By Uganda

Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates have been funding schools in Uganda to help poor children get the education that they need, but a conflict in perspective with the government and some people has dampened their efforts and resulted in a shutdown of their facilities. The Bridge International Academies, otherwise known as BIA, was founded by […]

Fatim Jawara: Gambian Women’s National Football Team Goalkeeper Drowns In The Mediterranean Among Illegal Migrants Heading To Europe

The death of Fatim Jawara, the 19-year-old goalkeeper on Gambia’s national women’s football team who was heading to Europe via the Mediterranean, has put the spotlight on the dangers that migrants face in their quest to reach Europe illegally from the coast of North Africa. The Gambian Football Federation (GFF) confirmed the death of Fatim […]

Susan Astle: Hot Air Balloon Crash In South Africa Kills British Tourist, Leaves Others Injured

A 48-year-old British tourist has died after falling from a hot air balloon in South Africa on Tuesday. The woman, identified as Susan Astle, was reportedly on the hot air balloon ride with her husband and two sons when it was suddenly swept by a powerful wind and crashed into a tree, News24 reported. Astle […]

A Boom In Africa’s Population Now Causing ‘Unstoppable’ Migration To European Nations

German Chancellor Angela Merkel toured three separate African nations over the past week to attend talks that were intended to find a way to curb migration of African people into Europe. She spoke to the leader of Niger, the world’s poorest country, who stated that it would take a “Marshall Plan” of tremendous aid to […]

Stampede at Ethiopian Thanksgiving Festival Leaves Scores Dead After Clash Between Police and Protesters

About a hundred people died in a stampede in Ethiopia on Sunday after police clashed with anti-government protesters during the Irreecha festival. The Irreecha festival is a cultural Thanksgiving event observed by the Oromo people, who are Ethiopia’s largest ethnic group. The Oromo have been involved in bloody protests against the government since November 2015. […]

75,000 Nigerian Children Will Die From Starvation Due To Boko Haram, Says UNICEF

The northeastern portion of Nigeria has suffered tremendous drought and has been under political control of Boko Haram, threatening the lives of 75,000 children unless someone intervenes, a report from UNICEF said today. While other countries have offered aid to those starving and dying in the famine, Boko Haram controls what food reaches the indigenous […]

Mandoza Dead At 38: South African Kwaito Musician Dies From Cancer

South African Kwaito legend Mandoza has died at the age of 38. Mduduzi Edmund Tshabalala was born in the Soweto township in the city of Johannesburg. According to a Times Live report, Mandoza was battling cancer. “In a statement released by his family at the time‚ it emerged that he had been fighting for his […]

Is Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe Dead? Condition Of One Of Africa’s Longest-Serving Leaders in Question

There are rumors that Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe is dead after the 92-year-old made a stop in Dubai to receive medical care this week en route to Singapore. Mugabe allegedly fell ill while attending the South African Development Community (SADC) meeting in Swaziland, Times Live reported. The Zimbabwean government has not confirmed the purpose of […]

Margharet Van Wyk Photo: Hockey Mom’s Accidental Nude WhatsApp Photo Could Lead To Criminal Charges For Whoever Leaked It

Margharet van Wyk intended to send the nude photo to her husband, but instead, the mom accidentally shared it with an entire WhatsApp group of fellow hockey parents, sparking a viral story that could now lead to criminal charges for those sharing the picture. The incident started on Wednesday morning, when the South African mother […]

Somalia Car Bombings: Al-Shabaab Takes Credit For Suicide Attacks In Galkayo

Suicide car bombings in Somalia claimed the lives of more than 20 people. The bombers are from Al-Shabaab, which is an al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group that operates in Somalia. Two car bombs were detonated near local government headquarters. Eyewitnesses in Galkayo in north central Somalia said they heard the explosions, which was followed by gunfire. A […]

Ethiopian Runner Could Be Killed If He Returns to His Home Country

Ethiopian marathon runner Feyisa Lilesa crossed his arms over his head to protest the mistreatment of his people, the Oromo tribe, at the Rio Olympics. The Rio Olympics have been a hotbed of protest, but Lilesa may be risking his life with his act of rebellion. Feyisa earned a silver medal in the marathon event […]

Sisi: Egypt Will Not Hesitate On Tough Reforms

After negotiating a $12 billion dollar loan with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declared that he will not hesitate to muscle through tough reforms of which the loan is predicated. On Thursday a spokesperson for the IMF announced the organization was willing to disperse the three-year facility given the Egyptian […]

Boko Haram Releases Video Claiming To Show Bodies Of Kidnapped Girls

Boko Haram released a video on Sunday showing the bodies of the schoolgirls it kidnapped, claiming that the girls were killed by Nigerian airstrikes. Boko Haram kidnapped more than 250 schoolgirls from Chibok, Nigeria, over two years ago. The horrific act triggered worldwide outrage and sparked a Bring Back Our Girls campaign. The campaign keeps […]

Culture Of Violence Once Again Evident As South Africa Approaches Elections

South Africa, once a leading economic and agricultural power in Africa is once again falling to the scourge of violence that has become part of the daily life of its residents. This time it seems focused on the upcoming Municipal Elections. Bongani Skhosana, local businessman and African National Congress (ANC) candidate for the Umuziwabantu Municipality, […]

HIV Positive Malawian ‘Hyena’ Man Who Was Paid To Have Sex With Children Arrested On President’s Orders

A BBC profile of a Malawian man, who says that as part of the initiation rites of certain villages, he was paid to have sex with children, has led to the man being arrested on orders from the African nation’s president. In the feature last week, the HIV positive sex worker, known as a “hyena,” […]

Nigerian Court Lifts Hijab Ban In Lagos Schools

As countries like France are taking steps perceived by some as anti-Muslim by banning certain articles of Islamic clothing, Nigeria has taken the opposite approach by lifting a previous ban on the hijab. Reexamining a previous ruling by the Lagos High Court banning the Islamic hijab, also known as a headscarf, from public schools in […]

South Africa’s Farmers Continue To Struggle As Drought Continues, Farm Attacks Increase

As the worst drought in 35 years continues in Southern Africa, South African farmers are struggling. With the droughts, farm murders, and farm attacks, some farmers are considering selling their farms because they can’t access the funds they need to continue to operate. The Times Live reported that South Africa has been hit with a […]

Southern Africa’s Drought Continues As UN Calls For Billions To Help Feed The Starving

As Southern Africa suffers the worst drought in 35 years, the United Nations has called for $204 million in money for food to provide relief. They are asking for money for seven countries. Those include Lesotho, Madagascar, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. Both South Africa and Botswana have been omitted from the list, even […]

Uneasy Cease-Fire In The South Sudan Capital Holding

The fighting that started in Juba, South Sudan’s capital city, has come to a halt after South Sudan’s president, Salva Kiir, and his vice president, Riek Machar, called for a cease-fire, as reported by the NY Times. Civilians who had fled to the large Catholic Church Building in the town ventured out onto the lawn, […]

South Africa Charges Four As Twins Suspected Of Planning Terrorist Attack Credited To ISIS

A pair of twins in South Africa has been charged with trying to join ISIS and planning a terrorist attack against the American Embassy. The pair of brothers were caught while trying to catch a flight to Syria. The New York Times reported that the twins were arrested with two other people after investigators from […]

Farm Attacks In South Africa Increase As Farms Become More Dangerous, ANC Loses Support

With investment downgrades looming in the near future for South Africa, uncertainty has increased. The failure of the African National Congress (ANC) led government to deal effectively with farm attacks and murders has also contributed to the uncertainty. Farming in South Africa has become the most dangerous occupation in the world, and the government has […]

Farm Murders In South Africa Once Again Rise As Boschkop Farmer Murdered

A South African farmer was shot to death on his Boschkop farm. Jan Hettema, 83, was killed at his farm house when two armed robbers broke in and opened fire on him. EyeWitness News reported that Hettema’s wife was also assaulted by the attackers. Netcare 911’s Athlenda Mathe said that the man was already dead […]

Violent Crime In South Africa Brings High Cost While Creating A Culture of Fear

Violent crime in South Africa has become an increasing problem as farming in the country has become one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Gangs, xenophobia, and riots have contributed to the problem, and South Africa has become the 19th most violent country in the world and the 10th most dangerous. Business Tech […]

South Africa Population Increases By 3 Million As Government Ineffective In Stopping Violence

As South Africa continues to struggle with farm murders, white genocide, a weakening economy and attacks against immigrants, the population of the country has reportedly increased by three million since 2011. The state with the highest population is Gauteng, while the Northern Cape is the least populated with 1.9 million. Times Live reported that the […]

Boko Haram Jihadist Suicide Bombing Kills 11 In Cameroon

Nigeria’s Boko Haram killed at least 11 people in a suicide attack in Cameroon. The attack occurred near a Nigerian border state, according to the Reuters report. The suicide bomber blew himself up on Wednesday this week near a Mosque. The Boko Haram attack is believed to have taken place after the breaking of the […]

Violence Erupts Around South Africa’s Capital Pretoria As The Ruling ANC’s Supporters Protest

Police are struggling to subdue violent protests that have erupted around South Africa’s capital city of Pretoria, reports BBC News. The protests are as a result of the ruling African National Congress party’s choice of candidate for mayor of the city in the upcoming elections on August 3. Similar protests were experienced in Durban, home […]

Algeria Blocks Social Media In Effort To Beat Exam Cheats

Algeria has taken some serious precautions to keep college-bound students honest. According to the BBC, social media sites like Facebook and Twitter were blocked to stop would-be cheaters from posting high school exam papers online. This surprising turn of events was initially reported by Algeria’s state media. The extreme measure came nearly a week after […]

ISIS Loses Port City Of Sirte To Libya’s New UN-Backed Government Of National Accord

After a newly formed, UN sanctioned group of forces began fighting back against ISIS in Libya close to a month ago, reports are stating that ISIS has lost control over the port city of Sirte. In August of last year, two major incidents took place in both the port city of Benghazi and Sirte, which […]

Acie Lumumba Sex Tape: Former Zanu PF Youth Leader Says Video’s Release Will Not Bully Him Into Silence

Acie Lumumba is finding support after his sex tape release, with many rallying to the support of the former Zimbabwe Youth Council leader who is being seen as the victim of a politically motivated attack. Lumumba was splashed across tabloids this week with the release of some censored images from his alleged sex tape. He […]

South African Parliament Approves Land Expropriation Bill

South Africa’s Parliament has approved a bill that will allow the government to make mandatory land purchases from whites and redistribute it in a way deemed fair by its representatives. This comes 20 years after the end of apartheid, reports BBC News. With elections coming up in August, the African National Congress (ANC) has promised […]

#BringBackOurGirls: Chibok Girls Favored Over Others Kidnapped By Boko Haram

The Guardian is reporting that one of the girls kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 who was recently rescued, is ostracized because she has not been confirmed as being part of the Chibok girls who made headlines at the time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31mPxX0T_j8 The Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari had initially promised Amina Ali Darsha Nkeki, the first […]

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma Cleared Of Charges While Prosecutor Set To Challenge Ruling

In 2009, President Jacob Zuma was charged with 783 different charges, many of those related to corruption. Those charges were later dropped, and Zuma denied all the charges. Last month, a high court judge in South Africa said that the decision in Zuma’s case was irrational. A commission led by another judge said that there […]

Kenya Closing All Its Refugee Camps, Displacing More Than 600,000

The Kenyan government said on Friday that it is working to close the Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps, forcibly displacing more than 600,000 refugees. Kenya cited the heavy economic and environmental costs of continuing to host refugees as the rationale, as well as security concerns over Islamist terrorist groups like Al-Shabaab. Built 20 years ago, […]

Latest ISIS Attack Foiled By Kenyan Police

Kenyan authorities are claiming to have foiled an act of bioterrorism by an as-of-yet unnamed offshoot of ISIS. The plan, originally set to take place last Friday, involved numerous locations. Several members of the medical field were involved in devising this scheme, in which anthrax was to be released, potentially killing hundreds of Kenyans, NBC […]

Libyan Tanker Carrying Disputed Oil Returns After Fight Between Two Rival Libyan Governments

A tanker carrying oil from eastern Libya became the focal point of a dispute between two rival governments in the war-torn North African country on Wednesday, after the United Nations blacklisted the shipment. The vessel, named the Distya Ameya, will be allowed to return to Libya and unload its cargo at the Zawiya refinery in […]

Farm Murders Probed In KwaZulu-Natal While 16 Year Old Accused Of Shooting Farmer In The Face

Police are investigating two farm murders in KwaZulu-Natal as a farmer and his father were shot to death in a hail of bullets. In another attack against a farmer in the same province, another farmer was shot, allegedly by a 16-year-old. News 24 reported that Billy Van Rooyen, 37, was rushed to the hospital along […]

Albino People In Malawi Face ‘Systematic Extinction’ As They Are Killed For Witchcraft

Albino people in Malawi are at risk of “‘systematic extinction’ if they continue to be murdered so their limbs can be used in witchcraft,” writes the Daily Mail. The body parts of albinos are used in rituals and concoctions by some witch doctors and often limbs are hacked off while the person is still alive. […]

Major Step For Peace In South Sudan As Rebel Leader Returns To Capital

Riek Machar returned to the Capital of South Sudan, Juba, on Tuesday where he called for unity between the two ethnic groups, the Dinka and Nuer, within the country. Machar was ousted from his position of vice president of South Sudan in 2013, when the current President Salva Kiir accused the rebel leader of trying […]

South African President Visits Iran, Praises 1979 Revolution While Country Continues To Drift Into A Dictatorship

South African President Jacob Zuma went to Iran to form economic and political ties with Iran. His trip to Iran comes at a time when nuclear sanctions against Iran have been lifted and the South African economy continues to weaken, farm murders continue, and the country continues to drift towards a dictatorship. The African Business […]

Samantha Power: Motorcade Of U.S. Ambassador Strikes, Kills Boy In Cameroon

Samantha Power, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, was travelling through Cameroon Monday when a vehicle in her convoy struck and killed a young boy, CNN is reporting. The vehicle in which Ms. Power was riding was not the one that struck the boy. Power was traveling through a village in the northern part of […]

Nigerian Army Repels Boko Haram Attack – Saves 455 People

The Nigerian army managed to save the lives of 455 people who were being held hostage by the militant Islamist group Boko Haram on Friday while also fending off attacks by Boko Haram insurgents, reported News 24 Nigeria. Thirty-four Boko Haram members died in the attempted assault, and the 455 people who were rescued were […]

South Africa’s Problems Worsen As Guptas Depart, White Millionaires Continue to Leave Country And ANC Losing Support

As South Africa continues to face white genocide, an economic downgrade, and a weak economy, as well as weak South African Rand, the Gupta family departed South Africa. Ajay and Atul Gupta resigned from the Oakbay Resources and Energy. This was after accusations were made that they had used cabinet positions in the African National […]

Islamic State Sends Militants To Seize Oil Wells In Libya, Fields Evacuated Over Growing Fears Of Attack

The Islamic State has launched a series of attacks on oil fields in northern Libya in recent months. While the jihadists have attacked a number of oil fields in Ajdabiya causing damage, the group has been unsuccessful in previous attempts to seize the fields. However, officials fear that things may soon change as the Islamic […]