June 1, 2023
Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra, is running in Nigeria’s presidential race. He discusses his objectives for the country with CNN’s Zain Asher. Source link
READ MOREIntense fighting erupted in the capital overnight as rival factions exchanged intense gunfire and several loud explosions resounded across the city. Pictures and videos circulating on social media show the extent of the clashes with dozens of buildings, including residential ones, destroyed and several cars smashed and burned. The UN-backed Government of National Unity (GNU)
READ MOREKenya’s Deputy President William Ruto has been elected as the country’s next President. Veteran opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is disputing the election results. CNN’s Larry Madowo reports. Source link
READ MORE“Fintech” is Africa’s modern-day gold rush, with investors betting big on startups that offer services from digital banking to retail payments and health care. In Uganda, pioneers in this emerging realm are catapulting even rural communities into the digital era. Source: CNN Source link
READ MOREIt’s been over 10 years since Kenya set a constitutional requirement of having at least one-third female members of parliament. Long after the deadline, Kenya still has the lowest number of elected women in East Africa. CNN’s Larry Madowo speaks with the women running to change that. Source: CNN Source link
READ MORECNN’s Sam Kiley reports from Ileret, Kenya, where thousands are dealing with one of the most severe droughts in decades as millions of children face starvation. Source link
READ MOREIn Ghana, Makafui Awuku is teaching others how to repurpose plastic waste through his company, Mckingtorch Africa. Rwandan entrepreneur Yvette Ishimwe is providing affordable clean water solutions to her community. Source link
READ MOREMore than five million Ukrainians have been welcomed into Europe and given special asylum. In a stark contrast, migrants from across Africa are facing a perilous journey at the hands of smuggling kingpins. CNN’s David McKenzie and his team investigates what is called the deadliest migration route known int the world. Source: CNN Source link
READ MOREDespite numerous attempts by Mauritania’s government to destroy slavery, it continues to thrive. Source link
READ MOREFrom an early age, Cheboi realized that her family, along with others like hers in their village, was stuck in a cycle that left them little hope. “She was working really hard, and I was still going to bed hungry. I was still sent home for tuition. I was still living in a house that
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