Africa

Nhanga: Zimbabwe girls fall back on ancient tradition to fight child marriage practice

In rural Zimbabwe, girls are reviving the traditional Nhanga practice to address child marriage, teen pregnancy, and gender inequality

How Madagascar’s Gen-Z protests forced President Rajoelina to flee

Madagascar is facing its gravest political crisis in years as weeks of youth-led protests escalated into a military rebellion. President Andry Rajoelina has reportedly fled the country after elite army units and the gendarmerie sided with demonstrators. The movement, driven by the Gen-Z Mada group, now demands sweeping political change

Cameroon’s Paul Biya is world’s oldest president. Will the 92-year-old secure another term?

Cameroon held presidential elections on Sunday (October 12), with Paul Biya, the country’s 92-year-old ruler, seeking another term. Nine candidates, including his former allies, were in the race against the nonagenarian. Will Biya, who has ruled with an iron fist for more than four decades, return to power for another seven-year term?

African jobs in limbo as AGOA expires| Firstpost Africa

African Growth and Opportunity Act expired in September 30, puzzling the job sector in Africa, raising a concern among workers and businesses. The U.S. initiative has provided duty-free access for African goods, benefiting at least 32 countries over 25 years. South Africa has been the top exporter of crude oil, motor vehicles and jewellery. This act has benefitted job sector giving a rise to the economy. The US officials have hinted in one-year extension while there is not confirm news about the same.

51-year-old Tunisian man sentenced to death over Facebook posts against president

A Tunisian court has sentenced a man to death over Facebook posts deemed offensive to President Kais Saied, drawing sharp criticism from human rights groups

Congo and Rwanda postpone US-backed economic deal signing in setback for peace process

Congo and Rwanda stall signing of US-brokered Regional Economic Integration Framework, delaying Trump’s push for peace and Western investment in eastern Congo. Read here

India expands its outreach by opening first Defence plant in Morocco | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Moroccan counterpart opened the first defence manufacturing facility plant at Berrechid, Africa. Expanding to over 20,000 square metres, the defence facility aims to provide Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP), a joint development between Tata and DRDO. This inauguration led to the strengthening of India-Africa ties. It will provide indigenous armoured vehicles and will help the locals towards employment and easily help them to adapt to the technological shift.

After Nepal, why have Gen-Z protests broken out in Morocco?

Morocco is witnessing its most significant youth-driven unrest in years, as the GenZ 212 movement rallies thousands online and on the streets demanding better healthcare, education and jobs. From Rabat to Agadir, protests have turned violent in several cities amidst growing anger at the government’s spending priorities ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup

From insulin to jet aircraft: China deepening its Africa footprints through Nigeria

Nigeria is poised to host the continent’s first local insulin production facility, even as its aviation regulators move to certify China’s C919 jet for domestic use — twin developments that underscore the growing depth and strategic scope of China-Nigeria cooperation.

History Today: When Nasa first lauched the Mars Observer to explore the Red Planet

On September 25, 1992, Nasa launched the Mars Observer, aiming to unlock the mysteries of the Red Planet, while in 1977, the first Chicago Marathon was held, ushering in a new era of long-distance running in the United States