Prof PLO Lumumba blames African Media, asks for Regional Intervention in Senegal
Outspoken Kenya Pan African Orator and Academic, Prof PLO Lumumba blames the African Media for lack of coverage of the situation unfolding in Senegal. According to him, “African media is not covering what is happening Dakar” Throughout last week, Senegal was faced with an unprecedented wave of violence across the country following the arrest of […]
Protesters in Senegal continue to target French Businesses
Protesters in Senegal continue to target French-owned businesses across the country as they shift from demanding the release of arrested Pan African opposition leader, Ousman Sonko to a manifestation of frustrations over social inequalities and foreign economic influence in the West African State previously praised for its stable democracy. The protesters, who are critical of […]
Ghana beats Uganda 2-0, Crown Champions of the 2021 Africa U20 Cup of Nations
On its 64th Independence Celebration, Ghana beats Uganda 2-0, Crown Champions of the 2021 Africa U20 Cup of Nations Two goals from star player Daniel Afriyie Banieh were enough to crown the black star of Ghana champions of the 2021 Africa U20 Cup of Nation overcoming newcomers, Uganda in the final in Nouakchott, Mauritania yesterday. […]
French PM accuses President Emmanuel Macron of worsening Cameroon conflict for personal interests
French Independent Member of Parliament, Sebastien Nadot, representing Haute Garonne has today told DW Africa that President Emmanuel Macron is worsening the crisis in Cameroon due to what he considers “personal reasons”. The law marker is infuriated by the continuous show of indifference by the administration of President Macron in addressing the crisis. The Anglophone […]
Senegal: Pan African politician, Ousman Sonko arrested – chaos and restriction of internet follows
Senegal: Pan African politician, Ousman Sonko arrested – chaos, deaths, restriction of internet follows Senegal is faced with an unprecedented wave of violence across the country following the arrest of popular Pan African youth politician, Ousman Sonko over a controversial rape allegation. Many in Senegal consider the rape allegation against Sonko to be politically motivated […]
Uganda To Sue Kenya Over Exports Blockade
Officials in Uganda have expressed frustration over the economic restriction placed on its product by its neighbor, Kenya, and have threatened to sue in the East African Court of Justices if the matter is not harmoniously resolved by the end of this week. State Minister for East African Affairs, Julius Maganda, revealed that Uganda “has […]
Third-term uncertainty in Senegal, Pan-African opposition leader accused of sexual assault
Senegal’s Presidential election is due for 2024. However, the battle lines between Ousmane Sonko, who was in 2019 the youngest of the candidates in the Presidential elections, and incumbent President Macky Sall have already been long drawn. President Macky Sall has since his reelection, remained mute over speculations that he may contest for the third […]
Former Lead Counsel for Charles Taylor, Karim Khan Elected New ICC Chief Prosecutor to replace Gambia’s Bensouda
Former Lead Counsel for Charles Taylor, Karim Khan Elected New ICC Chief Prosecutor to replace Gambia’s Bensouda Former acting lead Counsel at the Special Court for Sierra Leone, Britain’s’ Karim Asad Ahmad Khan, 50, was elected as the new ICC Chief Prosecutor yesterday. Mr. Khan would replace Gambia’s Fatou Bensouda on June 16, this year […]
Meet Ousman Sillah: The Modest Gambian Law Maker Who Uses Public Transport Daily
Honorable Ousman Sillah, Parliamentary Member for Banjul North constituency in The Gambia is probably one of the few parliamentarians in Africa without a car. The law marker, have been using public transport for the past four years, since his election in the House of Representative in April 2017. When confronted by this medium over his […]
Nigerian Generals Commanded The Gambian Military in 1994, But How Did Jammeh Take Over Power?
On 22 July 1994, a non-aggressive military coup d’etat took place in The Gambia. The military ‘upheaval’ ended the democratic rule of President Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara and his People Progressive Party, which had been in power since independence in 1965. At this time, The Gambia was one of Africa’s oldest democracies. It was internationally […]