Jordan Blake

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71 Dead in Ethiopia Road Accident: Sidama State Tragedy

Tragically, a truck crashed into a river in southern Ethiopia on Sunday, killing at least 71 passengers. The…

Mass Prison Break in Mozambique Amid Growing Political Unrest

In a dramatic turn of events, more than 1,500 prisoners have escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique,…

The Dying Art of Watch Repair in Kaduna: A Legacy at Risk

In a small, cluttered shop in the heart of Kaduna, northern Nigeria, the sound of ticking clocks fills…

Uganda’s Christmas Prison Visitor Ban Sparks Outrage

With critics, including the widow of imprisoned opposition leader Kizza Besigye, calling the ban on prisoner visits during…

Fire at Liberia’s Capitol Building Sparks Investigation and Controversy

Wednesday morning, residents of Monrovia, the city of Liberia, woke up to a startling scene: dense black smoke…

Malaria Suspected in Outbreak Killing Over 80 in South-Western DR Congo

More than eighty persons in the Panzi health zone of southwest Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) have…

Tragedy at Ibadan Funfair: Thirty-Five Children Killed in Crowd Surge

Thirty-five children died in a heart-wrenching event during a crowd surge at a Christmas funfair in Ibadan, a…

Africa’s Electoral Year of Change: A Region’s Struggle for Democracy and Accountability

In a year marked by significant political shifts across sub-Saharan Africa, Namibia's ruling party, Swapo, has successfully retained…

Mysterious Disease Claims 79 Lives in DR Congo’s South-Western Region

An unidentified illness has claimed at least 79 lives in the southwest of the Democratic Republic of Congo…

Patrice Lumumba’s Gold Tooth Safe Amid Grave Vandalism Concerns

According to Patrice Lumumba's daughter Juliana Lumumba, the gold-capped tooth is a symbol of independence and pan-Africanism in…

Kizza Besigye’s Arrest Sparks Regional Outrage and Legal Controversy

Renowned opposition leader Kizza Besigye from Uganda showed up before a military court in Kampala, refuting allegations of…

Mauritius’ Opposition Alliance Triumphs in Landslide Election Victory

With 60 64 parliamentary seats, the opposition Alliance of Change in Mauritius won a resounding triumph in the…

Russia Deepens Ties with African Nations Amid Western Tensions

From terrorism to sustainable development, Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated Russia's will to help Africa by addressing…

Nigerian MP Alex Ikwechegh Apologizes After Viral Video Shows Assault on Bolt Driver

After a viral video showing Nigerian Member of Parliament Alex Ikwechegh slapping and verbally attacking Bolt driver Stephen…

Between Doubt and Hope: African Asylum Seekers in the U.S. Face Uncertain Future as Election Nears

For 38-year-old Asylum seeker from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Dr. Yves Kaduli, the U.S. presidential contest…