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Kenyan celebrities drop Safaricom over alleged protest censorship
Kenyan celebrities say they ended partnerships with the country’s biggest telecom company Safaricom over claims it disrupted internet access during protests.
Reuters/Monicah Mwangi
The man who led South Africa’s opposition into a coalition government
John Steenhuisen, South Africa’s new agriculture minister, led the Democratic Alliance into what was previously unthinkable in South Africa: a coalition cabinet with the ANC.
Reuters/Nic Bothma
South Africa’s Ramaphosa finally appoints coalition cabinet
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed six members of the Democratic Alliance to a new cabinet late on Sunday.
Reuters/Alet Pretorius
How to tell the Diezani corruption story on film
A new documentary by Chude Jideonwo, a journalist and PR operative, explores the myths around the former Nigerian oil minister who is fighting corruption allegations.
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Calls for Ruto’s resignation as protests continue in Kenya
Protests continued in Kenya’s cities even after President William Ruto withdrew the unpopular finance bill that triggered demonstrations.
Reuters/Monicah Mwangi
South Africa’s coalition cabinet talks are disrupted by disagreements
Coalition talks between the country’s biggest parties have been plunged into jeopardy due to a disagreement over ministerial posts.
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen with party officials; Reuters/Nic Bothma
Ethiopia says it’s ready for foreign firms but investors seem reluctant
Ethiopia is expected to approve a bill that would pave the way for increased foreign ownership in its banking sector.
Kenya’s Ruto withdraws controversial tax bill as protests escalate
Kenya’s President William Ruto withdraws a controversial finance bill that contained unpopular tax hikes following pressure from youth-led protests.
South Africa’s ANC and DA negotiate minister roles in coalition
South Africa’s two largest parties remain locked in negotiations over the makeup of a coalition cabinet amid signs of tension.
Why young people are at the forefront of Kenya’s deadly protests
Nearly two dozen demonstrators have been killed in a nationwide movement against a controversial finance bill.
Protesters storm Kenyan parliament, five people killed
Protesters on Tuesday stormed Kenya’s parliament in Nairobi, getting past a heavy police cordon as MPs voted to pass an unpopular finance bill containing a raft of tax hikes.
Kenya finally deploys police to Haiti amid protests at home
Up to 400 Kenyan police officers are set to deploy to Haiti as part of a UN-backed security mission on Tuesday (June 25).
Africa’s top universities flail on world stage
Egypt and South Africa dominate Africa’s presence on global university lists.
Sierra Leone bans child marriage in huge win for activists
West and Central Africa have the highest prevalence of child marriage in the world.
Kenya’s revolution is being televised on TikTok and X
TikTok and X have become the go-to platforms for many Kenyans looking to keep up with the protests, reflecting the composition of the movement itself.
East Africa’s most prominent cartoonist on standing up to power
The editorial cartoonist’s role is to spark crucial public discourses that awaken the public’s political consciousness, says Gado.
US firm plans to fly first Nigerian to space on Bezos rocket
A US firm has begun a process that aims to fly the first Nigerian to space with Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’ space exploration company.
Sierra Leone bets on $150 million digital hub strategy
Sierra Leone is seeking to raise up to $150 million to roll out a far reaching digital innovation hub strategy led by a new Tech City.