Protesters Attack U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa Amid Rising Tension in the DRC

•Escalating Tensions, Anti-Imperialist Slogans, and a Deepening Humanitarian Crisis… Kinshasa, DRC| A wave of unrest gripped the streets of Kinshasa as a group of demonstrators attacked the United States Embassy, hurling burning tires and chanting anti-imperialist slogans. The violent protest, which unfolded in front of the diplomatic mission, saw thick plumes of black smoke rising […]

Tanzania to Boost Regional Power Trade Through Strategic Electricity Connections

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania| President Samia Suluhu Hassan has outlined Tanzania’s strategic plans to leverage its geographical location as a crucial hub for connecting electricity networks across Eastern and Southern Africa. This initiative aims to facilitate seamless electricity trade between the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) and the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), linking energy […]

Burkina Faso Immortalizes Thomas Sankara with Boulevard Renaming and National Mausoleum

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso| In a historic and symbolic move, Burkina Faso’s transitional President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, officially renamed one of the capital’s major thoroughfares, Boulevard Charles de Gaulle, as Boulevard Thomas Sankara, in honor of the country’s iconic revolutionary leader. The event marked a pivotal step in reaffirming national identity and paying homage to one […]

Amanda Azubuike: First Nigerian Woman to Attain Brigadier General Rank in U.S. Army

Amanda Azubuike, a 57-year-old military officer of Nigerian and Zimbabwean heritage, has made history by becoming the first Nigerian woman to be decorated as a Brigadier General in the United States Army. Her trailblazing achievement marks a significant milestone in military leadership, inspiring women—especially Black women—around the world to pursue and excel in military careers. […]