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A Thrilling Finale: The Triumph of Imisi Ayanwale in Big Brother Naija Season 10 As the curtains fell on the 10th season of Nigeria’s beloved reality show, Big Brother Naija, the air was electric with excitement and emotion. After ten weeks of intense drama, laughter, and unforgettable moments, 23-year-old Imisi Ayanwale emerged victorious, captivating the hearts of millions across the nation and beyond. Her journey from an ambitious contestant to the grand winner had not only entertained viewers but also resonated with the…

Chad's Constitutional Shift: A Step Toward Authoritarianism? In a move many are interpreting as a step away from democracy, lawmakers in Chad have swiftly approved a proposal enabling the president to serve indefinitely. The recent vote, which alters the country's constitution, extends the presidential term from five to seven years, with the possibility of unlimited renewals. Critics view this as a serious threat, echoing fears of increasing authoritarianism in a region already grappling with governance challenges. A…

A grand tomb returns to the Valley of the Kings after two decades of careful work In the ochre light of Luxor’s early morning, a doorway that has been closed to the public for most of the 20th and 21st centuries has been thrown open again. The tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III — the 18th Dynasty monarch who presided over Egypt’s late Bronze Age heyday between about 1390 and 1350 B.C.E. — has been restored and reopened after a painstaking, Japanese-led conservation project that stretched over two decades. The burial chamber,…

Tragedy Strikes Nigeria: The Loss of a Talented Voice In a shocking incident that has sent ripples of grief across Nigeria, the beloved television anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu was tragically killed during an armed robbery at her home in Abuja. The circumstances surrounding her death, filled with both horror and heroism, have left a nation grappling with the growing concerns over safety and security. Former President Goodluck Jonathan expressed his heartfelt condolences, acknowledging Maduagwu's vibrant career and the…

Flotilla Bound for Gaza Intercepted at Sea; African Leaders Demand Release of Detainees Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla of roughly 40 vessels on Wednesday that had been sailing for weeks toward the besieged Gaza Strip, detaining scores of activists and prompting urgent diplomatic protests from African leaders whose citizens were aboard. Among those taken into custody was Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela, the grandson of former South African president Nelson Mandela, an emblematic figure whose presence underscored the…

The Unseen Struggle: Ghana's Witchcraft Accusation Survivors Make Their Voices Heard In the heart of Ghana, a silent crisis unfolds—one that reveals the ugly underbelly of superstition and stigma, where a simple accusation can dismantle lives. Survivors of witchcraft accusations have stepped into the spotlight, calling on Parliament to urgently pass the Anti-Witchcraft Accusation Bill. Their plea is not just for protection but for a restoration of dignity that has been stripped away through discrimination and violence. A…

Namibia’s children exposed: online life and the quiet rise of digital harm Snapshot of a hidden crisis A new study has lifted the lid on a worrying trend in Namibia: an estimated 20,000 children are exposed to online sexual exploitation and abuse every year, according to research published by the Disrupting Harm project. The study, which maps technology‑facilitated abuse of children, also finds that roughly 80 percent of Namibians aged 12 to 17 use the internet — primarily for schoolwork and social media — creating both…

Building Dreams or Wasting Resources? The Debate Over the $10 Million Presidential Villa in Lofa County In a quiet corner of Liberia's Lofa County, where the green hills meet the sky, an unexpected controversy is simmering. The construction of a lavish presidential villa—touted to cost a staggering $10 million—has ignited a storm of public debate about transparency, priorities, and the essence of governance. This issue rose to prominence after civil society activist Eddie Jarwolo, known for his outspoken nature, took to…

Echoes of Dissent: The Rising Tide of Political Oppression in Mali The sun hung low over the bustling streets of Bamako, casting a warm glow on a city grappling with the shadows of repression. Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara stood before a somber court, his fate teetering on the edge of a judicial gavel. As the judges denied his bail application, the chilling message resonated beyond the courtroom walls: dissent in Mali will not be tolerated under the military junta that has ruled with an iron fist since 2021. A Voice…

Two killed as Morocco’s Gen Z protests expose a generational fault line When word spread on TikTok and Discord that young people across Morocco would converge on town squares and police stations to demand better schools, clinics and jobs, it felt like an experiment in 21st-century dissent — decentralized, fast and anonymous. What unfolded over a few days was far more combustible. In Lqliaa, near the port city of Safi, police opened fire on a crowd trying to “storm” a police station, killing two people, authorities say. The…