African News

South Africa’s provincial government in KwaZulu-Natal has announced plans to build a new palace for the Zulu King, Misuzulu kaZwelithini. The KwaZulu-Natal premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube made the announcement during her State of the Province Address on Wednesday. The plan for a new palace is in line with Zulu customs that dictate that the king’s residence should not be in his ...

At least two Romanian nationals were killed and four injured during battle in eastern DR Congo where a government-led coalition is fighting the M23 rebel group. Their death was confirmed by the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to Romanian media. The former Romanian soldiers were mercenaries paid $5,000 per month, each, according to Romania Journal. There were 20 Romanians ...

President Ruto’s proposition of implementing visa-free entry last year sparked both excitement and concern among various individuals. While the idea  promised easier travel and increased tourism, it is not without its complexities. However Ruto’s proposal to establish a visa-free entry system has undoubtedly captured the attention of many. The notion of effortless travel and the potential boost to tourism has elicited ...

In a harrowing incident that shook Nairobi, Kenya, a gas plant explosion has left at least 29 individuals injured. The catastrophic event unfolded with tremendous force, causing widespread destruction and sending shockwaves through the community. The incident occurred at a gas plant located at  Embakasi region in Nairobi, where a powerful explosion tore through the facility, leaving devastation in its wake. ...

A court in Ghana has sentenced six people including three soldiers, to death by hanging for their involvement in a coup plot three years ago. This was the first treason trial in Ghana since 1966 when post-independence leader Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown. The six were arrested in 2021 while testing weapons in the capital, Accra, to allegedly topple the government. The ...