Jordan Blake

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Riek Machar Charged Amid South Sudan Crisis

The formal charges against Riek Machar, the first vice president of South Sudan, for murder, treason, and crimes…

Netflix Faces Legal Challenge Over Best Series

Thabo Bester, a convicted South African criminal, is trying to legally stop a Netflix true crime documentary about…

South Africa Battles Rising Childhood Obesity

South Africa is facing a growing health crisis as it continues to climb at the rate of childhood…

Niger Struggles to Contain Jihadist Violence

According to recent findings by an international human rights organization, more than 120 citizens have been briefly executed…

Nigeria Faces Fallout from 2024 Flood Disaster

In Maiduguri, Northeast Nigeria, last year's floods are fresh with disaster pain. In 2024, torrential rains and a…

Africa Works to Close the AI Language Gap

The rise of artificial intelligence is a big problem for Africa, which has a lot of different languages.…

Ghana Removes Chief Justice After Misconduct Probe

President John Mahama has officially removed Gertrude Torkornoo from her job as Ghana's Chief Justice. This was done…

Over 1,000 Dead in Catastrophic Sudan Landslide

A disastrous Sudan landslide has claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people in the remote Marra Mountains…

Deadly Namibia Road Crash Involving Police and Prison Bus

On Saturday, a disastrous Namibia road accident claimed the lives of 16 people after a police van and…

Survivors of Johannesburg Building Fire Still Waiting for Help

The trial of Matt Wright was concluded with the renowned Australian crocodile hunter being found guilty of obstruction…

Nigeria Halts Raw Shea Nut Exports to Boost Industry

Nigeria has also initiated a six-month ban on shea nut export in a bid to control the export…

Malema Found Guilty in Landmark Hate Speech Ruling

Julius Malema, the leader of South Africa’s opposition party, has been officially found guilty by the Equality Court…

Pregnant Woman Flees Sudan War Crisis for Safety

Amira, a seven-month pregnant girl, led a desperate and dangerous voyage to the Sudan war crisis--the center of…

Gunmen in Nigeria Kill Muslim Worshippers in Reprisal Attack

In north-west Nigeria, gunmen attacked a mosque during morning prayers in a terrible act of revenge. In the…

South African MP Attack Sparks Crime Debate

Ian Cameron, chair of the parliamentary police committee, shot at an attacker in Cape Town, South Africa, when…