Robert Mugabe, who became the first prime minister and later president of the independent Republic of Zimbabwe has died in Singapore at the age of 95. His death was confirmed by his family and announced by his successor, President Emmerson Mnangagwa. “It is with the utmost sadness that I announce the passing on of Zimbabwe’s […]

On his first visit to the continent, the Pope visited Egypt, Uganda, Kenya, Central African Republic, and Morocco. Pope Francis’ week-long visit in Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius is aimed at rekindling hope and cementing peace among people in these countries. The Pope is following in the footsteps of Pope Saint John Paul II who also […]

HIV/AIDS is one of the major causes of death and a big public health concern in many African countries. According to reports, more than two-thirds of the world’s infected population (35 million people) were in Africa of whom 15 million people have already died. What are the most affected regions? Sub Saharan Africa is the […]

Abdalla Hamdok has been appointed as a new prime minister for Sudan while Lt-Gen Abel Fattah Abdelrahman was also sworn in as leader of the new Sovereign Council.   The two leaders together with the Sovereign Council will spearhead the country’s transition process that is expected to last about 3 years. The new leadership will […]

Most of the world’s current longest-serving presidents are in Africa and these include those that have ruled their countries for at least ten years and above. It may not be precisely stated why the majority of African leaders prefer an overstay in power and they are so determined to achieve this even if it means […]