Jordan Blake

98 Articles

Is Zimbabwe on the Brink of Another Coup?

A long convoy of armored personnel tanks rolling through a Harare neighborhood sparked concerns—albeit briefly—that a military coup…

Trump Set to Announce Tariff Reduction Deal with Canada and Mexico

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has indicated that President Donald Trump will "probably" announce a deal on Wednesday…

US Aid Freeze Forces Closure of Emergency Kitchens Amid Sudan’s Hunger Crisis

Nearly 80% of the emergency food kitchens set up to aid those left in poverty by Sudan's protracted…

Ken Ofori-Atta Declared a Fugitive: What Are the Allegations Against Him?

Prosecutors have labeled Ghana's former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, a fugitive over his claimed involvement in many corruption…

28 Migrants Found Dead in Mass Grave in South-East Libya

According to the country's attorney general, the dead of at least 28 migrants have been discovered in a…

The Life and Legacy of Sultani Makenga: The Man Behind the M23 Rebellion

As members of the infamous M23 rebel group advance into the country's east, battling with the national army…

South African President Ramaphosa Seeks to Ease Tensions with US Over Land Seizure Law

After President Donald Trump voiced worries about the new land reform law of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa…

Tragic Death of Asante Kotoko Fan During Violent Match

Asante Kotoko, a supporter of one of Ghana's most well-known football teams, died following a violent match against…

Nigerian Evangelical Clerics Join Trump’s Inauguration Festivities

Pastor William Kumuyi and gospel musician Nathaniel Bassey, two well-known Nigerian preachers, recently attended events related to the…

Nigerian Airstrike Mistakes Vigilantes for Bandits, Killing at Least 16 Civilians

A Nigerian airstrike that killed at least 16 civilians in Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, seems to have accidentally…

Ghana’s National Cathedral Project Under Scrutiny Amid Economic Crisis

The project was first promised after former President Nana Akufo-Addo gave God the credit for his party's electoral…

Drunken Zambian Officer Frees 13 Suspects to Celebrate New Year

On New Year's Eve, an inebriated Zambian officer freed 13 detainees from custody, pushing them to start the…

Zimbabwe Abolishes the Death Penalty: A Landmark Move for Human Rights

As President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed into law the abolition of the death sentence, Zimbabwe has made a historic…

Ivory Coast and Senegal Announce Withdrawal of French Troops Amid Shifting Military Alliances in West Africa

Ivory Coast has declared that French troops will leave the nation, a decision that lowers the long-standing military…

Zambian Music Icon Dandy Krazy Dies in Road Collision

One of the country's most cherished performers, Dandy Krazy, died on New Year's Eve after suffering injuries in…