Born in 1701, Diallo was the son of a slave trader in present-day Senegal. As he grew older, he became deeply involved in his father’s business, selling slaves to European traders. However, during one of his trading ventures, Diallo’s life took a dramatic turn. While transporting slaves for sale, he was captured, chained alongside the…
Abuja, Nigeria – More than 600 Nigerien nationals have been forcibly deported from Libya in a large-scale operation, sparking concerns over human rights violations. According to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), a convoy of trucks transported 613 individuals to Dirkou, a desert town in Niger, last weekend. The deportees were among numerous migrant workers…
In June 2022, Melilla, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, became the site of one of the most tragic and haunting events in recent memory. Dozens of migrants seeking refuge and a chance at a better life were brutally massacred at its gates. They were not criminals nor invaders but dreamers, according to Refugees in…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Naima Jamal, a 20-year-old Ethiopian woman from Oromia, has become the latest victim of Libya’s brutal human trafficking networks. Abducted shortly after arriving in Libya in May 2024, her family has been subjected to relentless threats and shifting ransom demands by her captors, with the latest demand set at $6,000 for…
A tragic incident has emerged involving a man who reportedly killed his wife, Rebecca Mokoena, 37, after allegedly finding her having sex with their neighbour on their marital bed. The incident reportedly occurred while their 3-year-old son was asleep on the floor in the same room. Details of the case surfaced on X (formerly Twitter),…
Maputo, Mozambique – The Mozambican government has confirmed a large-scale prison break involving over 1,500 inmates from the high-security Machava prison near Maputo on December 25. The incident coincides with escalating post-election violence following the Constitutional Council’s ratification of Daniel Chapo’s presidential victory with 65% of the vote. Police chief Bernardino Rafael reported that 1,534…
N’Djamena, Chad – President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, leader of Chad’s Transitional Military Council and Head of State, has been promoted to the prestigious rank of Marshal. The elevation was formalised at a ceremony held at the Toumaï Palace, an event that underscored the significance of his leadership in the nation’s military and political spheres….
Cabo Delgado, Mozambique – The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Chido in Mozambique has risen to at least 45, with hundreds more injured, according to the United Nations. The cyclone struck on Sunday, unleashing winds of up to 260 kilometres per hour and causing widespread devastation in the northern provinces of Cabo Delgado and Nampula….
Accra, Ghana—The Ghanaian Supreme Court has dismissed two cases challenging the constitutionality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, paving the way for President Nana Akufo-Addo to sign the contentious legislation into law. The bill, widely criticised by the United Nations and human rights organisations, is considered one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ measures on…
Lagos, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Zambia’s Barbra Banda have been crowned as the best footballers in Africa for the year 2024. The duo won the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) best male and female awards on Monday, December 16, 2024. Africa has a new 🇳🇬 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 🇿🇲#CAFAwards2024 pic.twitter.com/JwHiUsXCGa — CAF_Online (@CAF_Online)…
