Category: African Timeline
-
Ghana Celebrates Return of Asante Kingdom’s Looted Artefacts
•
After 150 years, looted artefacts from the Asante kingdom are back in Ghana, on display at the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi. Ghanaians rejoiced, welcoming home 32 items, including a ceremonial cap worn by courtiers at coronations. The items, loaned to Ghana for three years by the Victoria & Albert…
-
Portugal Reparations Debate: President’s Push Sparks National Divide
•
Portugal finds itself at a crossroads as President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa’s call for reparations over the country’s colonial past reignites a contentious national debate. The President’s stance, advocating for Portugal to take “full responsibility” for its historical wrongs, has clashed with the government’s firm rejection of reparations. Despite the…
-
Burkina Faso Suspends BBC, VOA Over Massacre Coverage
•
Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America for two weeks following their coverage of a report by Human Rights Watch. The report detailed the brutal massacre of 223 civilians, including 56 children, by the country’s armed forces in villages accused of collaborating with militants. This suspension comes…
-
Congo vs. Apple: iExploitation Allegations
•
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has leveled serious accusations against tech giant Apple, claiming that the company is using minerals extracted from its embattled east in its products. These minerals are allegedly smuggled into Rwanda and laundered before being integrated into Apple’s supply chain. This accusation highlights the ongoing…
-
The UK’s Safety of Rwanda Bill: UN Leaders and Advocacy Groups React
•
Following the passage of the “Safety of Rwanda” Bill by the UK Parliament, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, have raised concerns about the impact of the bill on global responsibility-sharing, human rights, and refugee protection. The bill,…
-
Niger Protests: Sahel’s Shifting Sands Signal New Era in Regional Security
•
Niger protest have underscored a growing regional sentiment, with hundreds gathering in Agadez to demand the immediate withdrawal of 1,000 American troops stationed in the area. Organized by supporters of the military junta that seized power last year, the protest follows the US agreement to pull out its forces from…
-
The Real Concerns About GMOs in African Agriculture
•
GMOs in African Agriculture-David Hundeyin, a Nigerian journalist and author, has highlighted significant concerns about the introduction of GMOs into African agricultural supply chains. While much of the debate around GMOs focuses on their health implications, Hundeyin draws attention to the broader socioeconomic impacts and issues of control and ownership.…
-
Sahel’s Diplomatic Dance: French Exit, Russian Rise
•
The Sahel region of West Africa has long been a focal point of French influence, stemming from its colonial history. However, recent events have signaled a significant shift in this dynamic, with Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Chad all taking steps to assert their independence from France while facing a…